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
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 Final Program.
Program Details
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
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 - Selected Topics in Vascular Surgery
Sponsored Rapid Fire Session (Unaccredited)
Refreshment Break
SESSION IV - Venous
CSVS Top Gun Competition Finals with Cocktail Hour
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
Lunch
SESSION VII - Keynote Lectures
Refreshment Break & Prize Draws
SESSION VIII - Case Presentations
Objectives
SPONSORS - Diamond, Platinum + Gold
Visit the Sponsors page to view a complete list of all sponsors.
