Join us in Winnipeg

You're invited to the joint conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences—where global research on the world’s large lakes meets Canada's rich tapestry of aquatic systems, from rivers and lakes to oceans and groundwater. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and advance our knowledge across scales and borders.

The conference theme—Connected Waters: Bridging Communities & Ideas—reflects our commitment to fostering dialogue across scientific, Indigenous, and local knowledge systems. It recognizes that healthy waters are sustained through relationships among diverse communities, disciplines, ecosystems, and ways of knowing, and it underscores the importance of collaboration in addressing aquatic challenges across Canada, the Great Lakes, and beyond.

Hosted by the IISD Experimental Lakes Area, the conference will be hybrid, so if you can't make it to Winnipeg in person, you're welcome to join us online. We hope to see you May 25–29, 2026.

Why attend the IAGLR-SCAS joint conference?

One conference. Two communities. Countless insights. 

• Build relationships & collaboration
• Learn something new
• Share your research
• Diverse participation
• Welcoming community
• Just the right size