Dear All,

Water and Environment Student Talks (WEST) 2026 conference “Flowing Forward: Shaping Water's Next Chapter” is happening on June 10th (online) and June 11th (in-person) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus.

The WEST Conference is organized by a committee of graduate students from the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria. The group aims to create a platform that brings together water and environmental researchers from diverse disciplines, providing a space for learning and fostering collaboration. This annual event is known for its inclusive atmosphere, encouraging innovation, and the exchange of ideas between students across the Pacific Northwest and internationally.

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary and international forum. Secure your spot today and contribute to shaping the future of water research! Students can benefit from presentation sessions, keynote speakers, industry night networking, and panelist conversations. Registration is FREE for all.

Register today via THIS LINK

Student presenters have the opportunity to win cash prizes in each presentation category. Submit your abstract via the registration link. We are accepting abstract submissions in the following session categories (detailed descriptions are available within the registration form):

Conference Format & Venue:

Important Dates & Registration:

Further details about conference events, including keynote speakers and panel discussions, will be released soon on our official conference website. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@west-conference.ubc.ca

Best regards,
Sadia

Sadia Ishaq Ph.D. (she/her)

Research Facilitator

Dean’s Office 

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
University of Manitoba

496 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB | R3T2N2
sadia.ishaq@umanitoba.ca 

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