We acknowledge that Acadia University is located within the territory of Mi’kma’ki, the unceded, ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq. Our relationship and our privilege to live on this territory was agreed upon in the Peace and Friendship Treaties of 1752. Because of this treaty relationship it is to be acknowledged that we are all Treaty people and have a responsibility to respect this territory.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The 2026 Science Atlantic Environment Conference (SAEC) is a great venue to showcase your environmental-themed research (e.g. social science/policy, environmental science/ecology, or other knowledge systems) gain insights into other's work, and engage with experts in the Atlantic provinces. All students (BA, BSc, BASc, and graduate) and faculty interested in environmental research are welcome. Students are encouraged to present their research and share their work with peers in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. SAEC offers a unique opportunity to interact, network, and contribute to the vibrant environmental research community in Atlantic Canada.

Acadia University's Department of Earth and Environmental Science (https://ees.acadiau.ca/home.html) is excited to host SAEC 2026!

WHEN AND WHERE?
SAEC 2026 will occur between Friday March 13 (evening) and Sunday March 15 (afternoon) at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre at Acadia University, Wolfville, NS.

Check-in, lite snacks, and an informal meet and greet will occur Friday 6-9 PM in the K.C. Irving Centre Garden Room.

Oral presentations (15 min + 5 min for questions) and poster presentations will be held in the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre.

The Saturday night banquet location will be held at Fountain Commons, Acadia University.

A full event schedule will be posted in the coming months.

A campus map and schedule can both be found in the Important Documents section at the top of this page. Campus parking is available by purchasing a permit through the HOTSPOT app. There are several lots to choose from (e.g. Athletics Center Lot).
https://www2.acadiau.ca/safety-security/parking.html

REGISTRATION
Registration is $150 for students (undergraduate and graduate) and $175 for faculty members. Registration is open until March 4 for presenters and March (TBD) for non-presenters.

ACCOMMODATIONS
We recommend the following venue:

Old Orchard Inn

(https://oldorchardinn.com/) at $189/night for a room with one queen or two double beds, or $209/night for rooms with one king bed. Additional $10/person charge for rooms with occupancy above 2 people.
IMPORTANT: Room rates are only held until January 15, 2026.
For this rate you must book over phone and tell the reservations agent you're with the Science Atlantic Environment Conference Accommodations Block. Toll free #1(800)561-8090.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Submission is open until March 4, 2026. Please register when you submit your abstract. Submission requirements are listed on the Submission Page. Abstracts, posters, and presentations (15 min + 5 min for questions) will be accepted in French or English.