The following guidelines will be enforced to ensure that there are no disruptions to the program and are subject to change at any time without notice. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in Sanctions.

Organization

• Satellite Symposia and Non-CE Presentations are organized and entirely supported by third party organizations with sponsorship contracts to be established between ACTRIMS and the sponsoring organization.
• Each organization may apply to host as many Industry Supported Satellite Symposia or Non-CE Presentations as they wish according to availability. Applications will be accepted and assigned at the discretion of the Scientific Program Committee.
• Slot assignments will be based primarily on CE accreditation and total contribution from the educational grant supporter. Applicants will be required to rank their preferred time slot and provide an attendance estimate. This information, as well as adherence to the ACCME’s requirement of a 30-minute break between the conclusion of CE accredited programming and non-CE presentations in the same lecture room, will be secondary slot assignment considerations. Applications received by Thursday, January 29, 2026, will be prioritized. All assignments are final.  
• If organizing a CE accredited Satellite Symposium, accreditation is the organizer’s responsibility. All Industry Supported Satellite Symposia must comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
• Due to limited slot availability, CE accrediting organizations must have written confirmation of funding from an Industry Supporter at the time of application submission.
• The nature of the symposium or presentation, including the selection of topics, must be oriented to an MS-relevant educational goal. Symposia or presentations that contribute to the MSToronto2026 theme of “Unifying Multiple Sclerosis” are encouraged. The topics must complement, but not duplicate, themes or sessions in the official MSToronto2026 program.
• Symposia or presentations are limited to 60 minutes including Q&A. Start and stop times must be strictly adhered to.
• Faculty are to be invited by the organizer. All faculty are required to present in-person at MSToronto2026 and must be present for the entire duration of the symposium or presentation. Virtual speaker participation is not permitted. MSToronto2026 is not responsible for honoraria, registration fees, hotel accommodations, or travel expenses.
• A maximum of one speaker who is an employee of the sponsoring organization is allowed at each Non-CE Presentation. Employees from pharmaceutical companies may not present in Industry Supported Satellite Symposia.
• All programs must be well balanced, with faculty drawn from both emerging and experienced investigators and clinicians. Each session should prioritize gender balance, including at least one male and one female faculty member. Diversity in race and ethnicity among faculty is also strongly encouraged.
• Dynamic presentation formats, including debate-style sessions, are encouraged to enhance engagement and attract attendees.

Presentation

• Branded product names may not appear in any title, promotional materials, or materials presented or distributed during an Industry Supported Satellite Symposium.
• Product brand names may not appear in the title of a Non-CE Presentation. Generic product brand names are acceptable. Scientific names are also preferred in any promotional materials, or materials presented or distributed.
• The number of Industry Supported Satellite Symposia, Non-CE Presentations or Industry Showcases in which any one participant may be involved as a speaker or chair is limited to two. If a participant is a chair and a speaker at the same symposium, non-CE presentation or showcase, it will be considered as only one activity. Organizers are responsible for communicating this policy to their faculty at the time of their first invitation to ensure compliance.
• Organizers are required to submit final agendas by Friday, April 10, 2026, and note any faculty or agenda changes from the original application. Note any faculty change will require review/approval from the Scientific Program Committee Co-Chairs. ACTRIMS will review faculty across all MSTronoto2026 sessions to confirm there are not any scheduling conflicts.
• In cases where three or more sponsors feature the same speaker or chairperson, the first invitation from each organizer to the faculty member must be shared with ACTRIMS to verify that the rules have been followed. If so, preference will be given to the organizers that submitted their final agendas first.
• Organizers are responsible for session evaluation management. Organizers may include CE claim instructions or session evaluations on the final slide of their presentation. A link to the organizer’s CE claim website or session evaluation can also be included in the Industry Supported Satellite Symposium or Non-CE Presentation session within the digital platform.
• The materials presented during the symposium or presentation are the full responsibility of the organizers, including obtaining all appropriate copyright permissions and licenses for materials presented or distributed.
• Any supplemental materials (e.g., syllabus, abstracts, CE claim instructions, etc.) must be submitted for review and approval by ACTRIMS and must state “This independent Industry Supported [Satellite Symposium or Non-CE Presentation] is not included in the MSToronto2026 accredited program. [CE certification provided by [Accrediting Company name]].” The organizer is responsible for involving its faculty in the development and review of such materials and must have their consent prior to distribution.
• Any derivative materials require approval from ACTRIMS and additional fees may apply.

Disclosures

• For CE accredited Industry Supported Satellite Symposia, MSToronto2026 will include the following statement on all program materials. “This CE activity is provided by [Accrediting Company name]. This independent Satellite Symposium is supported by an educational grant from [Industry Supporter name] and is not included in the MSToronto2026 accredited program.”
• For Industry Supported Non-CE Presentations, MSToronto2026 will include the following statement on all program materials: “This non-CE activity is provided by [Industry Supporter name]. This independent presentation is not included in the MSToronto2026 accredited program.”
• Organizers will be provided with a slide to display at the start of their presentation that includes the applicable above statement.
• Any pre-event web, email, or social media campaigns developed by Industry Supported Satellite Symposium or Non-CE Presentation organizers require ACTRIMS’ pre-approval. The applicable above statement must be included as well as: “MSToronto2026 registration is required to attend this independent Industry Supported [Satellite Symposium or Non-CE Presentation]. Register online at MSToronto2026.org.”