IAGLR 2023 will offer engaging speakers, opportunities for networking, and four days of science centered around our theme, Adapting to Climate Change.
Call for Sessions opens September!
We're excited to gather at our first in-person IAGLR conference in four years! IAGLR 2023 will have three fantastic plenary speakers, eight concurrent sessions, and a poster session filled with great science There will be plenty of networking opportunities, along with workshops and field trips, exhibits, and favorite traditions like the presentation of awards and scholarships. And yes, there will be hockey!
IAGLR 2023 offers several opportunities to dive a little deeper into a particular topic or take a field trip and explore!
Attendee Check-in/Badge Pick-up
Come join us to kick off the conference, say hello to old friends, and meet new ones.
Attendee Check-in/Badge Pick-up
Make sure to stop by and visit our exhibitors in the Conference Foyer.
Plenary featuring Linda Mortsch
University of Waterloo; Environment and Climate Change Canada (retired)
Free livestream on Zoom Webinar - Follow "Join" link shortly before event
On your own
Join the IJC's Great Lakes Science Advisory Board for a town hall discussion on the Great Lakes Science Strategy and its plan to develop a comprehensive, multinational Great Lakes Science Plan for the Next Era.
Please review:
Free livestream on Zoom Webinar - Follow "Join" link shortly before event
Each year the Journal of Great Lakes Research is supported by a group of dedicated associate editors and the ongoing efforts of the IAGLR Publication Committee. We want to take this time to thank you for your efforts and get your feedback on how the journal is doing and what we can do better. If you’re one of these hardworking folks, please join us for the Editors’ Reception.
Join your fellow students for the student-only mixer at the Collective Arts Brewpub.
Make sure to stop by and visit our exhibitors in the Conference Foyer.
Plenary featuring Sapna Sharma
York University
Free livestream on Zoom Webinar - Follow "Join" link shortly before event
Join us for a viewing and panel discussion of The Erie Situation, a "film about the toxic mix of big agriculture, politics and water security rights." Panelists include Caitlin Starowicz, panel host; David Ruck, the film's producer and director; Katie Stammler, Essex Region Conservation Authority, Water Protection Manager; Bryan Gilvesy, ALUS.ca & Ontario farmer, and Ed Verhamme, former IAGLR president, Lake Erie scientist/engineer, and film science advisor.
Come to Mattamy Athletic Centre, 50 Carlton St., Toronto, to cheer on your favorite as they face off in the IAGLR Defy Cup Challenge. It's a great time and a great cause, as the game raises funds for the IAGLR Scholarship. Contact Michael Twiss is you are interested in participating.
Attendee Check-in/Badge Pick-up
Make sure to stop by and visit our exhibitors in the Conference Foyer.
Includes one free virtual session on Zoom Meeting: Valuing Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being, Doing, and Connecting in an Era of Climate Change, Crisis, and Uncertainty
Remarks from
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Presentation of Journal Awards
Presentation of Anderson-Everett Award
Plenary featuring Kerry-Ann Charles
Cambium Indigenous Professional Services
Free livestream on Zoom Webinar - Follow "Join" link shortly before event
On your own
Includes one free virtual session on Zoom Meeting: Valuing Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being, Doing, and Connecting in an Era of Climate Change, Crisis, and Uncertainty
Join us for dinner and a celebration of our two big career awards:
Enjoy special musical guest the Great Lake Swimmers starting around 8.
Last chance to visit our exhibitors in the Conference Foyer.
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