The 2026 Ocean Tracking Network Symposium

Name: The 2026 Ocean Tracking Network Symposium
Start: 2026-11-09T12:00:00Z
End: 2026-11-12T20:00:00Z
Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Management Bldg

Kenneth C. Rowe Management Bldg

November 9-12, 2026

Call for Abstracts

The 2026 OTN Symposium will bring together researchers from across the globe to collaborate, share strategies, and seek new opportunities for animal tracking in a changing ocean climate. Prepare to dive into a variety of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to broaden your knowledge and create meaningful connections. Let’s collaborate and grow together!

This portal will be used for abstract submission, symposium registration, scheduling, and all related information and logistics.

2026 Sara Iverson Award

OTN is excited to announce the inaugural Sara Iverson Award, launching for the 2026 OTN Symposium!

From 2008 to 2023, Sara Iverson served as OTN’s scientific director, helping to lead the organization through its formative years and shape it into the global research and infrastructure network it is today.

This award honours her remarkable contributions by fully funding one early career researcher/professional to participate in this year’s symposium. The Sara Iverson Award will be presented to an individual with an accepted abstract who demonstrates a strong connection between their work and the symposium, and who clearly articulates the significance and potential impact that presenting at the symposium could have on their research and career.

Frequently asked questions

Find quick answers to common questions about the Symposium.

Registration opens on June 1, 2026. Head over to our registration page and complete the online form. You’ll need to provide the required information and submit payment to secure your spot.

The symposium programming will take place from November 10-12, 2026, with two and a half days of various session types, including speed talks, keynote speakers, oral presentations, and more. An additional day at the beginning of the symposium (November 9, 2026) will be offered to early career researchers for a bonus workshop!

Abstract submission results will be available by July 15, 2026.

The cost of attendance for the 2026 OTN Symposium is $150 CAD.

Yes, travel bursaries will be awarded to Symposium attendees, prioritizing ECRs and presenters. The information gathered in the call for abstract submissions and registration will be used to evaluate those requesting a travel bursary.

Early Career Researchers/Professionals are defined as graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers/professionals within five years of finishing their last degree.