Radiation Therapists Gathered to Share the Latest Advances and Innovations in Radiation Therapy at the Annual RTi3 Conference

We are delighted to share the highlights from the recent RTi3 Conference 2024, held on March 22^nd and 23^rd at St. Paul’s on Bloor Street. This year's conference was a great success, bringing together nearly 170 delegates from around the world for two days of engaging discussions and knowledge sharing.

Led by co-chairs Lori Holden, Advance Practice Radiation Therapist at the Odette Cancer Centre, and Vickie Kong, Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the conference boasted a dynamic program featuring four keynote speakers, three workshops, and almost 60 presentations in both oral and poster sessions. We were also honored to host esteemed colleagues from the United Kingdom with their presentations.

The presentation topics ranged from the most current advances in radiotherapy, disease site-focused sessions, operation and treatment planning, patient care and experience, education, quality and safety.

"This year RTi3 conference celebrated its 19^th anniversary. Grounded by the commitment to inspire, inquire, and innovate the practice of radiation therapy, this conference provides a wonderful opportunity for networking and engagement, and showcasing the amazing work done by our colleagues," said Holden. “These research endeavors span the spectrum of innovation, from cutting-edge technology to advancements in healthcare, all of which can help shape the future of the care we provide,” said Kong.

All of the submitted abstracts for the RTi3 Conference undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. The following were rated the highest and identified for their potential impact on the field and alignment with the main RTi3 pillars: Inquire, Inspire, Innovate.

• Ontario Health-Cancer Care Ontario Re-Irradiation Symposium Webinar: A Provincial Initiative to Enhance Quality and Safety in Radiation Treatment – Brian Liszewski (Cancer Care Ontario, Ontario Health)
• The Impact of a Code Grey on a Radiation Therapy Department: Early Lessons Learnt - Henna Parmar (Windsor Regional Cancer Centre) (on behalf of Laura D'Alimonte)
• Responding to emerging practice: Canadian Clinical Competencies for MR in Radiation Therapy. So what? What now? – Carrie Bru (Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, CAMRT)

Another unique highlight of the program was the “National Innovation Snapshot” in collaboration with CAMRT, where 6 centres across the country participated in a session of seven-minute presentation showcase their local, practice-based innovations.

Moreover, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors and partners for their generous support!

• Platinum Sponsors: Elekta, Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company
• Silver Sponsors: BC Cancer, Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences (OAMRS), RaySearch Laboratories
• Partners: Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), the Michener Institute of Education at UHN

We extend our sincere appreciation to all participants for their valuable contributions to this year's event. All abstracts presented at the RTi3 Conference were published in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, further disseminating the wealth of knowledge shared at RTi3.

Looking ahead, we're excited to announce that next year marks the 20th anniversary of the RTi3 Conference. Stay tuned for updates for another enriching experience in 2025!