Frequently Asked Questions
When can I register for CLFA2027?
Registration is now open.
Early Rate: $249 CAD
Available through December 31, 2026
Regular Rate: $299 CAD
Beginning January 1, 2027
No taxes or service fees are added to the advertised registration price.
Register now: https://ticketstripe.com/CLFA2027
How much will my registration cost and what is included?
CLFA2027 registration is $249 CAD through December 31, 2026, with the Regular Rate of $299 CAD beginning January 1, 2027.
Your registration includes the complete three-day Assembly experience, including all registered-participant programming and activities, lunch and refreshments on all three days, and Thursday evening’s Canada Connects Ceilidh – a relaxed, kitchen-party-style evening with live entertainment, conversation, and a generous spread of food designed for mingling and connection.
Registered participants will also have access to negotiated rates for on-campus Dalhousie residence accommodations, subject to availability and Dalhousie booking terms, and will receive a digital post-Assembly report capturing the ideas, priorities, and potential actions emerging from the Assembly.
No taxes or service fees are added to the advertised registration price.
What is the registration cancellation and transfer policy?
Registrations may be transferred to another participant at no charge.
Cancellation requests received in writing on or before March 31, 2027 will be refunded, less a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after March 31, 2027.
If the Canadian Lymphedema Framework cancels CLFA2027, registration fees will be refunded.
What parts of Lymphedema LEAD Day are open to the public?
Lymphedema LEAD Day is the opening day of CLFA2027 and includes activities for registered Assembly participants. As part of LEAD Day, the Lymphedema Learning & Resource Hub will also be open free to the public from 12:00–6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13.
Full Assembly registration is required for all other CLFA2027 programming and activities.
Information about optional advance registration for Hub-only visitors will be available in early 2027. Advance registration will not be required to visit the Hub.
Can I bring my spouse, partner, or parent?
Absolutely! We believe that lived experience is a valuable form of expertise. Family members, partners, caregivers, and other supporters are an important part of the lymphedema community and are warmly welcomed to join us.
Anyone who would like to take part in the full three-day Assembly must register separately. This includes the registered-participant activities on LEAD Day and the Open Space Forum on Days 2 and 3. Guests who are only planning to visit the Lymphedema Learning & Resource Hub during its public hours are welcome to attend without purchasing an Assembly registration.
When can I book a room in Dalhousie University residence?
Reservations for on-campus accommodations at Dalhousie University will open on January 15, 2027. A large block of residence rooms has been reserved for CLFA2027 participants, offering a convenient and affordable option within a very short walking distance of all Assembly activities.
Prefer a hotel, inn, or vacation rental instead? Visit the Discover Halifax website to view a list of off-campus accommodation options to help you find the stay that’s right for you: www.discoverhalifaxns.com/where-to-stay/hotels/
Will there be a virtual or hybrid option?
No. CLFA2027 is designed as a fully in-person experience. The Open Space Forum, LEAD Day and many of the Assembly’s networking and collaborative activities are intended to bring people together face-to-face in ways that are difficult to replicate online.
While we recognize that not everyone will be able to attend in person, the Assembly has been intentionally designed around the value of bringing Canada’s lymphedema community together in one place for three days of shared learning, connection and collaboration.
L’Assemblée sera-t-elle offerte en français?
L’Assemblée 2027 du Canadian Lymphedema Framework est actuellement organisée principalement en anglais et n’est pas présentée comme un événement entièrement bilingue.
Toutefois, le CLF reconnaît l’importance d’inclure les voix francophones dans un rassemblement pancanadien. Nous explorons des moyens pratiques de favoriser une participation significative des francophones du Canada, particulièrement dans le cadre du Forum Open Space, et nous fournirons plus d’information à mesure que ces plans seront confirmés.
Is the Assembly about lymphedema exclusively, or will other, related conditions also be discussed?
CLFA2027 is centred on lymphedema. While discussions may draw on related health conditions, disciplines, or experiences where they help advance understanding, care, or support for people living with lymphedema, the Assembly’s primary focus will remain on improving lymphedema care in Canada.
How is the Forum agenda created?
The agenda isn’t set in advance – it is created collaboratively by the people in the room. At the start of the Forum, participants will propose the discussion topics and priorities they believe matter most, which will then be organized into breakout sessions through a professionally facilitated Open Space process. You decide which conversations to join, contributing wherever your experience, interests, and curiosity take you.
Will there be speakers?
Lymphedema LEAD Day will include an Opening Plenary and sponsored learning opportunities for registered participants. The Open Space Forum does not use a pre-set agenda and will not have scheduled speakers.
Can people from outside Canada participate?
Yes. International participants are welcome. We value the perspectives and expertise they bring. While the discussions will focus on advancing lymphedema care in Canada, many of the ideas, innovations, and experiences shared will have broad relevance and benefit from international perspectives. Participants are responsible for their own registration, travel and any applicable entry requirements.
