28 October
“Good day VPs, Board, Executive Committee, Liaison Officers, CIOMR Delegates,
..As everyone prepares to travel, the planning committee, Committee Chairs, and CIOMR Board, are doing their final checks. As always, there may be unexpected changes as the final days become closer. I have attached the most up-to-date Program, however, please note that last minute changes will occur, so I recommend that you all refer to the link on the program to find the most up-to-date version.
There have been several enquiries regarding dress, but for ease of location and reference this is also included in the information below:
The programme/agenda (below) as of 15 June 2023.
The CIOMR Program as of June 15th (subject to changes)
Please do not hesitate to contact the CIOMR Secretary General, or the Assistant Secretary General if you have any questions or concerns.
We look forward to seeing you at Summer Congress 2023!”
Saturday, June 24th
Morning: Early arrivals (Includes JMROW Team and students, also Brig Mahan, Wg Cdr Banks)
Afternoon: Early arrivals continues
Evening: This day is a Finnish Holiday so shops, bars and restaurants, and social activity may be very limSited
Sunday, June 25th
Morning: Arrival Day for CIOMR Delegations
Afternoon: Arrivals continue
Evening: Free evening
Monday, June 26th
Morning: CIOMR Opening and Introductions. SciCom Part 1 (includes Posters Event and CFAB Briefing) (BG D Wilson)
Afternoon: 1345-1515: CIOMR Session 1: “Reserve contribution to LSCO” – MG Lynn, MG Bilodeau, Brig de Rouffignac, Brig Mahan (1.5 hrs.), followed by EC Meeting 1
Evening: Opening Ceremony 1700 hrs and Reception 1800 hrs.
Tuesday, June 27th
Morning: Host Nation Day: Bus to site. Finnish Theme “Military Medical Operations from WW1 to Contemporary
Afternoon: Museum tour
Evening: Free evening
Wednesday, June 28th
Morning: OMC
Afternoon: CIOMR Session 2: BG Kovitz MMCC/EMC brief (40 mins).
CIOMR Session 3: VP Transformation
Evening: CIOMR informal dinner
Thursday, June 29th
Morning: 0800-1000 JMROW free paper session, 1000-1045 CIOR Keynote, 1100-1200 JMROW free paper session (cont.)
Afternoon: 1330-1530 Symposium
Evening: Free evening
Friday: June 30th
Morning: Support to Milcomp (TCCC). Other CIOMR activity, as required
Afternoon: CIOMR Committee time and breakout sessions, as required
Evening: Closing dinner 1740 (Paasitorni)
Dress will be as follows (understanding baggage allowances may affect dress choices):
a. Opening Ceremony – Services dress (with or without medals is up to Delegations)/Civilian equivalent = business dress with jacket
b. Daily working program sessions – working service dress/civilian equivalent = business dress)
c. CCC judges & study trips – BDU/ PCS/ combat dress or civilian equivalent
d. Gala dinner – Service/Mess Dress, or civilian formal or smart/black tie equivalent
