Program

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!

What's in store for IAGLR 2023?

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!

Key Links

Monday, May 8
Times & locations vary

Workshops & Field Trips

IAGLR 2023 offers several opportunities to dive a little deeper into a particular topic or take a field trip and explore!

  • Field Trip: Crawford Lake
  • Field Trip: Canada Centre for Inland Waters Site Visit and Scientific Collaboration Workshop
  • Workshop: Designing Ecological Restoration Goals and Objectives to be "Climate-Smart"
  • Workshop: Discover Seagull: A Cloud-based Platform for Great Lakes Data and Information
9–4

IAGLR Board Meeting

5:30–7 Hilton Toronto–Conference Foyer

Registration

Attendee Check-in/Badge Pick-up

6–8 Hilton Toronto–Conference Foyer

Welcome Mixer

Come join us to kick off the conference, say hello to old friends, and meet new ones.

Tuesday, May 9
7:30–5 Hilton Toronto–Conference Foyer

Registration

Attendee Check-in/Badge Pick-up

8–8 Hilton Toronto–Conference Foyer

Exhibits

Make sure to stop by and visit our exhibitors in the Conference Foyer.

8–11 Hilton Toronto

Concurrent Sessions

11:00–11:30 Hilton Toronto–Toronto Ballroom I & II

Presentation of Large Lake Champion Awards

11:30–12:30 Hilton Toronto–Toronto Ballroom I & II Tuesday, May 9

Adapting to climate change in the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Basin: A retrospective to guide future action

Plenary featuring Linda Mortsch
University of Waterloo; Environment and Climate Change Canada (retired)

Free livestream on Zoom Webinar - Follow "Join" link shortly before event

12:30–1:40

Lunch

On your own

12:30–1:30 Hilton Toronto–Toronto Ballroom I & II

Science Strategy Town Hall

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

1:40–5:20 Hilton Toronto

Concurrent Sessions

5:30–7 Hilton Toronto–Osgoode West

Editors' Reception

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.

6–8 Hilton Toronto–Toronto Ballroom III

Poster Session

8–10 Collective Arts Brewpub

Student Social

Join your fellow students for the student-only mixer at the Collective Arts Brewpub.

Wednesday, May 10
7:30–5 Hilton Toronto–Conference Foyer

Registration

8–6 Hilton Toronto–Conference Foyer

Exhibits

Make sure to stop by and visit our exhibitors in the Conference Foyer.

8–11 Hilton Toronto

Concurrent Sessions

11:00–11:30 Hilton Toronto–Toronto Ballroom I & II

Presentation of Student Awards

  • Norman S. Baldwin Fishery Science Scholarship
  • David M. Dolan Scholarship
  • IAGLR Scholarship
  • IDEA+ Presenter Scholarship
  • IDEA+ Research Scholarship
  • IAGLR International Travel Award
11:30–12:30 Hilton Toronto–Toronto Ballroom I & II Wednesday, May 10

Trends, drivers, and consequences of ice loss in lakes around the Northern Hemisphere

Plenary featuring Sapna Sharma
York University

Free livestream on Zoom Webinar - Follow "Join" link shortly before event

12:30–1:40 Hilton Toronto–Toronto Ballroom I & II

IAGLR Business Lunch

1:40–5:20 Hilton Toronto

Concurrent Sessions

6–8 Hilton Toronto–Toronto Ballroom I & II

Documentary Screening: The Erie Situation

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.

8–9:30 Mattamy Athletic Centre

IAGLR Defy Cup Hockey Challenge

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.

Thursday, May 11
7:30–5 Hilton Toronto–Conference Foyer

Registration

Attendee Check-in/Badge Pick-up

8–6 Hilton Toronto–Conference Foyer

Exhibits

Make sure to stop by and visit our exhibitors in the Conference Foyer.

8–11 Hilton Toronto

Concurrent Sessions

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

11:00–11:30 Hilton Toronto–Toronto Ballroom I & II Thursday, May 11

Welcome Remarks & Awards

Remarks from
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

Presentation of Journal Awards

  • Editor's Award: Best Reviewer
  • Editor's Award: Best Associate Editor
  • Chandler-Misener Award
  • JGLR/Elsevier Early Career Scientist Award
  • JGLR/Elsevier Student Award

Presentation of  Anderson-Everett Award

11:30–12:30 Hilton Toronto–Toronto Ballroom I & II Thursday, May 11

Key concepts fundamental for adapting to climate change: An Anishnabe Kwe perspective

Plenary featuring Kerry-Ann Charles
Cambium Indigenous Professional Services

Free livestream on Zoom Webinar - Follow "Join" link shortly before event

12:30–1:40

Lunch

On your own

1:40–5:20 Hilton Toronto

Concurrent Sessions

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

6–9 Hilton Toronto–Toronto Ballroom I & II Thursday, May 11

Awards Dinner

Join us for dinner and a celebration of our two big career awards:

  • IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award
  • John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award.

Enjoy special musical guest the Great Lake Swimmers starting around 8.

Friday, May 12
7:45-12 Hilton Toronto–Conference Foyer

Registration

8–11 Hilton Toronto–Conference Foyer

Exhibits

Last chance to visit our exhibitors in the Conference Foyer.

8–12 Hilton Toronto

Concurrent Sessions

12

Conference ends

Thank you to our Sponsors

IAGLR 2023 will be a great time to connect!

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