Registration is open! Early Bird Registration Deadline is February 12th. The registration process includes lodging reservations.
The 12th Canadian Developmental Biology Conference will take place at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, from May 25th, 2025, to May 28th, 2025.
We look forward to seeing you in Kelowna!
Key information
We have an outstanding list of invited speakers, including many new PIs, keynote, and educational talk.
Extra social activities, such as wine tasting and kangaroo farm visit are scheduled.
The UBC Okanagan campus is situated in the beautiful city of Kelowna, one of the best tourist destinations in British Columbia. UBC Okanagan is conveniently located just 1.5 km away from Kelowna International Airport.
This event will take place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan People.
Invited Speakers
Venue information
Venue: UBC Okanagan
Transportation:
From the Kelowna International Airport
Bus (#23) and shuttle: ~10 min
Rental Car: 3-4 min
From Vancouver
About 4.5 hr drive via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 E, BC-5 N and BC-97C
Free parking is available for registrants.
Room type (Please proceed with Registration page for booking):
1. Adjoining Single: consisting of two single rooms connected by a shared bathroom. Each unit in this room type will have its own key and independent entrance. Yes: single bed, desk, dresser, AC, shared washroom with a shower, wifi. No: TV, fridge, hair dryer and other amenities.
2. Monashee Studio (limited availability): Yes: queen bed, small dining table with 2 chairs, kitchen, fridge, desk, dresser, private washroom, AC, wifi. No: TV, hair dryer.
The Adjoining Single and Monashee Studio are located in different buildings on campus. TV and fridge are in the common lounges. Hair dryers and irons can be borrowed at the front desk in Nechako building (open 24/7).
12th CDB Organizing Committee
Fred Berry (University of Alberta), Sarah Childs (University of Calgary), Brian Eames (University of Saskatchewan), Jennifer Hocking (University of Alberta), Peng Huang (University of Calgary), Sarah Hughes (University of Alberta), Andrew Simmonds (University of Alberta), Kenji Sugioka (University of British Columbia), Guy Tanentzapf (University of British Columbia)
Sponsors
This event is generously supported by the following sponsors:
Credits: Poster design, Sylvia Heredia (UBC Zoology); Microscopy images, Sarah Hughes (U Alberta) and Jennifer Hocking (U Alberta)
Location
The University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
3333 University Way Kelowna, BC Canada, V1V 1V7Registration period
January 8, 2025 - 11:00 AM until May 28, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Submission period
January 8, 2025 - 11:00 AM until March 31, 2025 - 11:59 PM
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact kenji.sugioka@ubc.ca .
