SPEAKING AT ADAPTATION CANADA 2026
Contribute your expertise to one of the 50+ sessions in our curated program and help to shape the whole-of-society approach needed to move forward.
WHY SUBMIT A PROPOSAL?
Speaking at Adaptation Canada offers the chance to share your work and insights and contribute to one of the 50+ conference sessions. In addition to participating in important conversations taking place from September 22 to 24, speaking at Adaptation Canada 2026 provides the opportunity to:
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Promote and amplify your work;
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Share important tools and resources;
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Build connections across sectors;
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Share research outcomes and findings;
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Learn from other session contributors; and
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Inspire others to action.
Additionally, speakers receive a reduced registration rate of $499 (a savings of 50% over early-bird fees) to attend the full conference!
HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
Before preparing your application, we recommend that you review the full Call for Speakers Information Guide to ensure that your final submission meets the evaluation criteria.
All applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
To get started, follow these steps:
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Download and review the Call for Speakers Information Guide
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Read through the full list of Session Descriptions to identify the session where your contribution will have the biggest impact.
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Complete the Speaker Submission Form
That’s it! For more detail on what’s included in the Speaker Submission Form, see the Call for Speakers Information Guide
CONTACT
Proposed speakers can expect to hear back on the status of their submission no later than the end of January 2026. If you have any questions about the Call for Speakers, please reach out to ac2026@iclei.org.
