Registration

Registration Fees (Canadian dollars)

All speakers, session chairs, presenters, and other attendees must register for the conference. The cost to submit an abstract is a separate fee and is not applied to registration.

IAGLR and SCAS members enjoy discounted registration rates. Join to take advantage of best rates!

	Standard ends May 8	Last Call May 9 & beyond
All prices in Canadian dollars (applicable taxes not included)
Full Registration Five-day all-access pass to in-person conference + livestream access + video archive access–Best Value!
IAGLR/SCAS Member	$880	$960
Nonmember	$1,200	$1,300
IAGLR/SCAS Student Member	$460	$520
Student Nonmember	$640	$700
Low-/Lower Middle-Income Country Attendee**	$400	$400
Single-Day Registration One-day pass to in-person conference. If you plan to attend for two or more days, purchase the full registration.
Day Attendee for Manitoba attendees only	$560	$600
Student Day Attendee	$200	$200
Virtual Registration Four-day pass to livestream of all sessions & plenaries + video archive access.
IAGLR/SCAS Member	$580
Nonmember	$900
Student Member	$220
Student Nonmember	$380
Low-/Lower Middle-Income Country Attendee*	$200
* Please visit The World Bank website to see if your country of residence qualifies as a "Low- or Lower Middle-Income Country."

What's included with in-person registration?

Access to three plenaries, 65 sessions, and nearly 700 presentations
Exhibits
Welcome Reception, Tuesday buffet lunch, poster social, student social, Thursday banquet, and daily continental breakfast and coffee breaks (Tuesday–Friday)
I Am The River, The River Is Me film screening, field trips, and workshops
Exclusive discounted room rates
Livestream viewing of sessions and plenaries
Unlimited access to on-demand video library after the conference
Program Book
Abstract Book (PDF)

What's included in the virtual registration?

Livestream viewing of sessions and plenaries
Unlimited access to on-demand video library after the conference
Program Book (PDF)
Abstract Book (PDF)

What type of payments are accepted?

We accept Visa and MasterCard.

Can I send a substitute or cancel my registration if I can’t attend?

We understand that occasionally unforeseeable responsibilities and personal obligations may prevent you from attending the conference. If you find yourself in this situation you may:

Send a substitute. No charge, at any time *
Attend virtually. Conference presentations will be available during and after the dates of the meeting.

Paid in-person registrants may request a partial refund—up to 50% of the rate difference between in person and virtual through April 17. Note that refunds will be issued to the credit card used for the initial transaction and an additional $100 processing fee will apply. No refunds will be issued to virtual registrants.

* Please notify conference management, in writing (email) for all substitution requests and any registration adjustments.

I paid an abstract submission fee. Does that count toward registration?

Abstract fees are separate from registration. Costs for registration are in the table above.

Savings Available

Register early for the best rates!
We also support people who historically may not have participated in the conference, including members of Indigenous, Inuit, and Métis communities. Savings apply to all registration types.
IAGLR and SCAS members enjoy discounted registration rates. To take advantage of best rates, join/renew with IAGLR or SCAS.

International Travelers

It is your responsibility to determine if you need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization to travel to the conference. Please review the entry requirements to visit Canada. If you require a letter of invitation to support your visa application, please contact our conference coordinator at bellis@iaglr.org.

For Media

Complimentary media registration is available. if you cover aquatic science but can't attend in person, consider registering to watch online and gain access to the video archive after the conference.

Code of Conduct

We are committed to hosting a friendly, welcoming conference for all attendees. All participants and exhibitors must agree to the 2026 Conference Code of Conduct when registering.

Order an IAGLR Secchi Glass

Show your Great Lakes spirit with an IAGLR secchi glass! Just CD$20+tax. Preorder when you register, and pick up and pay at the conference (In person only).

Order SCAS Apparel

Interested in owning some spiffy SCAS-branded clothing? Check out the online store. Note that orders must be placed by April 24 for free delivery and pick-up at the conference (select 'SCAS delivery to conference in May') but you can order any time for delivery to your home.