We are pleased to announce a special half-day meeting for early-career investigators, which will take place immediately prior to the ICOD2026 opening session on April 27, 2026, in Montreal.

This new initiative, co-sponsored by the US Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN) and the Canadian Deprescribing Network (CaDeN), is designed to support and connect the next generation of researchers. The meeting will be organized and led by a select group of early-career investigators, with senior faculty providing mentorship and support.

This meeting will focus on:

• Career development and skills building tailored to the needs of PhD students, post-doctoral fellows, early-career faculty, and trainees from multiple professions and countries.

• Networking and collaboration opportunities that foster connections across disciplines and geographies.

• Mentorship and guidance from later-career faculty who will facilitate sessions and discussions.

Join us as we launch this new event to strengthen the career development pipeline, foster international collaborations, and enrich the ICOD2026 program.

For more information on ICOD 2026, visit the official ICOD 2026 webpage linked here.