2026 WVES

 

2nd Annual - CSVS Top Gun Skills Competition for Vascular Surgery Residents!

 

The Winnipeg Vascular & Endovascular Symposium is an annual multidisciplinary conference that provides attendees with current state of the art information regarding diagnosis and management of all aspects of vascular diseases.

DATES: April 23-25, 2026
LOCATION: Fairmont Winnipeg

Registration

Overview

This 3-day conference will include Residents’ Day on Thursday followed by the General Program on Friday and Saturday.

Residents’ Day is a highlight each year with residents from all vascular surgery training programs across Canada presenting on various vascular topics chosen by the planning committee.

Download a PDF version of the 2026 WVES Preliminary Program here.

 

Program Details

Residents' Day - Thursday Schedule

Detailed Thursday Program Information

Hours: 645 - 1715

Registration & Continental Breakfast
SESSION I - Aorta
SESSION II - Peripheral Vascular Disease
Refreshment Break
SESSION III - Selected Topics in Vascular Surgery
Lunch
SESSION IV - Residents’ Jeopardy
SESSION V - Carotid
Refreshment Break
Mock Oral Exam Session + CSVS Top Gun Skills Competition

General Program - Friday Schedule

Detailed Friday Program Information

HOURS: 700 - 1800

Registration & Hot Breakfast
Award Presentations
SESSION I - Lower Extremity
Sponsored Rapid Fire Session (Unaccredited)
Refreshment Break
SESSION II - Selected Topics in Vascular Surgery
CSVS Top Gun Competition Semi-Finals
Lunch
SESSION III - Carotid
Sponsored Rapid Fire Session (Unaccredited)
Refreshment Break
SESSION IV - Venous
CSVS Top Gun Competition Finals with Cocktail Hour

General Program - Saturday Schedule

Detailed Saturday Program Information

HOURS: 715 - 1530

Registration & Hot Breakfast
SESSION V - Abdominal Aorta
Sponsored Rapid Fire Session (Unaccredited)
Refreshment Break
SESSION VI - Thoracic Aorta
Sponsored Rapid Fire Session (Unaccredited)
Lunch
SESSION VII - Keynote Lectures
Refreshment Break & Prize Draws
SESSION VIII - Case Presentations

Objectives

Objectives

Participants will gain a better understanding of the current status and management of:
Carotid Stenosis
Aortic Aneurysms
Acute aortic syndrome
Lower extremity peripheral vascular disease
Mesenteric and renal artery disease
Vascular trauma
Hemodialysis access
Chronic venous disease
Lymphedema
Uncommon vascular diseases
Educational and manpower issues affecting the practice of vascular surgery in Canada

Platinum & Gold Sponsors

Visit the Sponsors page to view a complete list of all sponsors.