Abstracts

Call for Abstracts

We invite you to participate in the 2026 Joint Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. The conference will be held May 25–29, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba as a hybrid event. Seventy-seven sessions have been proposed to complement the theme Connected Waters: Bridging Communities & Ideas. 

We welcome abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations. Both types may be given in person or virtually. All oral presentations will be scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29. Oral presentations will be livestreamed, and, for those who have opted in, recordings will be available for later viewing. In-person posters will be given high-profile exposure during an evening poster session and will be available for viewing through the week. A virtual poster hall will be available throughout the week.

We encourage authors to submit abstracts for specific sessions, but also will consider general contributions. Please view the list of proposed sessions to plan your submission. If you are uncertain about the most suitable session for your paper, please contact the session chairs.

Abstract Submission

All abstracts must be submitted via the Conference Portal. A nonrefundable, nontransferable CA$50 fee is charged for each abstract at the time of submission*. (Have your Visa or MasterCard ready when you submit your abstract.) A paid abstract fee does not imply conference registration, which will open in March and is a separate fee. You will be notified in early February whether your abstract has been accepted. If it is not accepted, your CA$50 abstract fee will be reimbursed.

You may submit only one abstract as presenting author; however, there is no limit to the number of abstracts that you may co-author. By submitting an abstract, presenters confirm that they have the necessary rights and permissions to share the content publicly. This includes securing any required approvals from co-authors, employers, or affiliated institutions. Presenters are responsible for ensuring that their content complies with applicable intellectual property and privacy regulations.

Abstract Content

Abstracts should describe results and the relevance of the work or research being done, clearly addressing its implications for advancing collective knowledge or the effectiveness of policy. We encourage Indigenous participants to select any relevant session for their presentation, not just ones focusing on Indigenous perspectives. We welcome submissions in either official language. Please write your abstract for a general audience and note the following limits:

Please write your abstract for a general audience and note the following limits:

• Title: 15 words/100 characters
• Abstract body: 230 words (limit to one paragraph)

*If you are a government employee, see the abstract submission form for more information.