ASPB 2026 Conference and AGM Tickets

ASPB 2026 Conference and AGM - Registration is now open!

Fantasyland Hotel November 4th - 6th, 2026

This year's theme is "Supporting Biologists: in the Field and Beyond".

The conference theme was shaped through discussions recognizing the many supports that enable excellence in biological practice. Central to this is the evolving network of professional tools, technologies, collaborations, and regulatory frameworks that guide and support biologists in their work. This includes timely regulatory updates, trends, and emerging resources (such as AI-enabled tools) that are increasingly part of modern practice and decision-making.

At the same time, hosting the conference at Edmonton’s family-friendly Fantasyland Hotel prompted reflection on the personal foundations that make this work possible, including the families, communities, and wellness supports that sustain biologists behind the scenes. Together, these considerations informed a theme focused on supporting biologists in their professional practice, through tools, policy, and regulatory insight while also recognizing the personal supports that help biologists succeed today and into the future, both in the field and beyond.

The conference will include: 

• One full day and 2 half-days of presentations
• Breakout rooms for concurrent presentations
• Networking (both structured and unstructured) opportunities
• Wednesday and Thursday evening receptions
• Student scholarships and other student related opportunities
• Wednesday afternoon workshops
• ASPB AGM
• Sponsor booths

Please note other conference details:

• A full program will be available soon.
• Sponsorship opportunities are still available on the conference website.
• Don’t forget to submit your best shots for our ASPB 50th Anniversary Photo Contest! We’re looking for images that capture biology in action, whether in the field, lab, or beyond. For full contest details and how to enter check the details on the conference website.
• The conference webpage can be found here.