Preliminary Schedule

We’re excited to share a preliminary conference schedule below to give you a sense of what’s planned! This schedule outlines general activities and timing, but details may change as we continue to finalize the program.

A more detailed and finalized schedule will be shared closer to the conference. Please check back for updates, and thank you for your patience as we put everything together.

Monday September 14, 2026

All day: Registration Open

18:00 - 22:00: Welcome Reception and Opening Ceremony _________________________________________________________

Tuesday September 15, 2026

All day: Registration Open

8:00 - 9:00: Breakfast

9:00 - 16:30: Plenary and Breakout Sessions

16:30 - 17:30: Networking

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Wednesday September 16, 2026

8:00 - 9:00: Breakfast

10:00 - 16:30: Field Excursions

18:00 - 22:00: Cultural Night

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Thursday September 17, 2026

8:00 - 9:00: Breakfast

9:00 - 16:30: Plenary and Breakout Sessions

16:30 - 17:30: Networking

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Friday September 18, 2026

8:00 - 9:00: Breakfast

9:00 - 11:00: Closing Ceremony

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Post-Conference Trip to Clayoquot Biosphere Region