Rendez-vous à Montréal: A Vibrant Setting for the SETAC North America 47th Annual Meeting
Magali Houde and Valerie Langlois, Co-Chairs
We are thrilled to share that preparations have begun for the SETAC North America 47th Annual Meeting, to be held from 2–5 November in Montreal, Canada. We warmly welcome new and returning SETAC members to gather in this thriving city, known for its culture, inclusivity and leading universities and world-class research institutes. As a major center for environmental science, Montreal provides an inspiring setting for dialogue between academic, government, non-profit organization and business experts around our “One Planet, Shared Future” theme. We believe that tackling today’s environmental challenges requires team effort and shared vision.
In alignment with our theme of global cooperation, our keynote program brings together influential voices from policy, ecology and technology. We are honored to announce an exceptional lineup of speakers. The Honorable Steven Guilbeault, member of Canada’s House of Commons and renowned environmentalist, will share his insights at the intersection of policy and activism. Jennifer Grenz, Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Indigenous Ecology Lab and author, will discuss her transformative work in Indigenous ecology and land healing. Sasha Luccioni, Climate Lead at Hugging Face, will explore the critical nexus of artificial intelligence and climate research. These world-class experts embody the diverse perspectives necessary to safeguard our shared future.
The scientific program has been shaped by the community itself, around themes emerging from your contributions. Sessions cover a wide array of relevant topics, including new approach methods, non-targeted analyses, plastics, cumulative effects, mixtures, omics, risk assessment, science integrity, communication and community engagement. We invite you to submit your abstracts and presentation preference before the deadline on 3 June. We also offer several broad poster-only sessions for research that does not align with a specific topic to ensure everyone has a place to share their work.
Beyond the sessions, SETAC Montreal will offer many opportunities for exchanges, networking and mentorship for early-career researchers and seasoned experts. From the opening ceremony and reception to the interactive poster sessions, coffee breaks and social activities, every moment is a chance to build lasting professional bonds. The conference venue is steps away from the historic Old Montreal, the downtown streets and its underground tunnels. These neighborhoods offer a rich variety of exceptional dining options just waiting to be discovered. With a station directly beneath the center, the metro can also take you to world-renowned shows and museums. Wandering through the city’s unique streets, from the St. Lawrence banks to the summit of Mount Royal, will certainly offer you an unforgettable experience at the very heart of Montreal’s soul.
We look forward to welcoming you. À très bientôt!
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