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SWCC Annual Conference 2026
Theme: Discovery. Dialogue. Decision.
Location: Plaza Centre-Ville in Montréal, Québec
June 14, 2026: Opening Reception, Optional Tours & Workshop
June 15, 2026: Full-day Conference Sessions
June 16, 2026: Full-day Conference Sessions featuring the final competition of the SSHRC Storytellers Challenge
June 17, 2026: Optional Tours
Conference Program
(Not a member? Save money by becoming a member before registering!)
Early Bird Registration (Ending April 17, 2026):
Member*: $425
Non-member: $620
Discounted rate**: $250
Full Registration (Starting April 18, 2026):
Member*: $525
Non-member: $720
Discounted Rate**: $300
*For 2026 we are extending our SWCC member rate to members of the Association des communicateurs scientifiques du Québec.
**The discounted rate is available via an honour system to students, freelancers, and representatives of Indigenous organizations. We provide this option to improve the financial accessibility of our conference. However, if the standard rate is within your budget, we kindly invite you to register at the full registration cost to support the success of SWCC 2026.
All rates include the opening reception on June 14 and two full conference days on June 15 and 16. Breakfasts, lunches, and snacks are provided as part of the conference fee.
Pre and post conference events are not included in the conference ticket price. If you would like to attend these events, you can add them as they become available on our website.
Where to Stay
Conference accommodations will be the Marriott Chateau Champlain. We are currently finalizing a room discount and booking link, please do not book until we have this information (it will save you money!). We will email all registrants as early as next week with the booking link.
Theme: Discovery. Dialogue. Decision.
Navigating complexity to make sense of science.
Discovery – Frontiers of Science and Innovation. Exploring how scientific and technological advances are reshaping our world.
Dialogue – Communicating Complexity and Building Understanding. Examining how we translate, interpret, and communicate complex or polarizing science for public audiences.
Decision – Science, Policy, and Public Engagement. How communication influences the decisions that shape our collective future.
Read more on the 2026 theme and other conference details here.
SWCC Gratefully Acknowledges the Support of Our Sponsors
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