Dates: January 14th & 15th, 2027
Location: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
About the Symposium
Cascadia is back!!
The annual Cascadia conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and students for a collaborative conference focused on critical issues that impact health in the pacific northwest and globally. Spanning population, occupational, and environmental health, Cascadia provides opportunities for sharing in-progress research, networking, and building connections across institutions and disciplines.
This year’s theme is Health in Place, Populations, and Planet, and we welcome abstracts on any topics broadly related to environmental, occupational, and population health.
Keynote
TBD
Abstracts
Abstract submissions are now open!
Deadline: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Submission link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7afcRjnPUop7VZA
We invite abstracts for posters, podium presentations (12 mins), and lightning talks (5 mins). Research that is in progress is welcome. Participants will be notified of abstract decisions by December and registration will open in November.
Please email cascadia.2027@ubc.ca with any questions regarding abstracts and abstract submission.
Visa Requirements
Canada requires some international visitors to obtain an entry visa before traveling. Visa requirements depend on your country of citizenship and your previous travel history. This includes whether you have previously been issued a Canadian or U.S. visa.
Visit https://ircc.canada.ca/english/visit/visas.asp to determine whether you need a visa to travel to Canada. It is your responsibility to determine whether you require a visa and to obtain any required travel documents. If you require a visa, please apply as early as possible.
Please note that the conference organizers are unable to provide Letters of Invitation (LoIs) to support visa applications.