9th International Calicivirus Conference
Banff, Alberta · 130+ international attendees · September 7–11, 2025
Held at the iconic Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in the Canadian Rockies, the 9th International Calicivirus Conference gathered more than 130 international researchers for five days of science spanning 10 research themes. Benchtop Events delivered full-service conference management from abstract review through onsite delivery.
Scope of work
Full-service conference management, including registration platform build and management, abstract submission and review coordination, abstract book production, speaker management, scientific program coordination, catering coordination, AV management, hotel room block management and attendee accommodation support, website creation, sponsorship solicitation and fulfillment, and onsite delivery.
Highlights
- 5-day scientific conference spanning 10 research themes
- 3 poster sessions with organized judging and award presentations across presenter levels
- 50+ oral presentations with organized judging and award presentations
- Banquet dinner at the Mountview BBQ Roundhouse in Banff
- Hotel room block managed at the Banff Centre with discounted group rates
CSV26 — Canadian Society for Virology Symposium
Guelph, Ontario · 300+ attendees · May 31 – June 4, 2026
The 6th Symposium of the Canadian Society for Virology brought 300+ attendees from 8 Canadian provinces and 4 countries to the University of Guelph for a five-day program spanning 8 research themes. Benchtop Events managed the symposium end to end, including a shuttle program from Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Scope of work
Full-service conference management, including registration platform build and management, abstract submission and review coordination, abstract book production, speaker management, scientific program coordination, sponsorship solicitation and fulfillment, budget management, catering and AV management, website creation, onsite delivery, shuttle logistics, award coordination, and post-event reporting.
Highlights
- 300+ registered attendees from 8 Canadian provinces and 4 countries
- 5-day symposium spanning 8 research themes
- 4 poster sessions with judging and award categories across MSc, PhD, and Postdoc levels
- 2 keynote speakers and 50+ oral presentations with organized judging
- Trainee Networking Dinner, Dine Around Guelph, and an off-site banquet
- Shuttle program coordinated from Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Sponsorship secured across Gold, Bronze, and Supporting tiers
15th International dsRNA Virus Symposium
Porto, Portugal · 100+ international attendees · November 3–7, 2025
Hosted at the Crowne Plaza Porto, the 15th International dsRNA Virus Symposium welcomed 100+ international attendees for a five-day program across 7 research themes, capped by a banquet at the historic Palácio da Bolsa. Benchtop Events managed the symposium end to end, including hotel room blocks and optional city activity tours.
Scope of work
Full-service conference management, including registration platform build and management, abstract submission and review coordination, abstract book production, speaker management, scientific program coordination, catering coordination, AV management, hotel room block management and attendee accommodation support, website creation, optional activity tours coordination, and onsite delivery.
Highlights
- 100+ international attendees across a 5-day symposium spanning 7 research themes
- 2 poster sessions and 2 keynote speakers, with 50+ oral presentations
- Banquet dinner at the historic Palácio da Bolsa in Porto
- Optional city tours including historic tram rides, a boat cruise, and wine tasting
- Hotel room block managed at the Crowne Plaza Porto with discounted group rates
