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About the Event
38th Annual Student Conference
The Cold Regions Research Centre (CRRC) is hosting its 38th student annual conference on January 28th to 30th, 2026.
We are excited to invite students from all research stages and early career researchers to share their research. Presentations will include oral presentations, poster presentations, and 3-minute higlight talks.
The CRRC student conference also consists of a Keynote, a Panel session, a field training workshop, and a social event.
Icebreaker Venue: 28 January, 2026
Savvas Chamberlain Music Building
75 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L3C5
Conference Venue: 29-30 January, 2026
CIGI Campus
67 Erb St. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 6C2
Keynote Speaker
Professor Emeritus Ken Van Rees
Art Workshop
Art Exhibition
Featured Sessions
Climate Change and Northern Environments
Exploring how rapid climatic shifts are transforming northern landscapes, ecosystems, and communities across the Arctic and Sub-Arctic.
Lakes, Rivers, and Ice Systems
Examining the dynamics of freshwater and cryospheric systems to better understand hydrology, ice processes, and water quality in cold regions.
Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Land Change
Investigating how vegetation, wildlife, and permafrost landscapes respond to warming, disturbance, and long-term environmental change
Community, Policy, and Knowledge Co-Production
Highlighting collaborative research and policy approaches that empower northern communities and integrate Indigenous and scientific knowledge.
Technology, Data, and Innovation
Showcasing cutting-edge tools from satellite remote sensing to modeling, advancing monitoring and prediction in northern environments.