HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Montreal, Canada or Virtually from your home or work

Tentative Program

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme developed around the conference Session Tracks and aligned United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 30–31 December 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Research Scope 20 Areas Call for Papers themes
SDG Alignment 6 SDGs SDGs 6, 9, 12, 13, 14 and 15
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

Day 01

Opening, Keynote & Technical Sessions

30 DEC 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session I

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Marine Contaminants and Their Ecological Impacts
    1415
    Track Overview

    This session will explore the sources and types of marine contaminants affecting ocean ecosystems. Emphasis will be placed on understanding their ecological impacts on marine biodiversity and species vulnerability.

    Track 02
    Ecosystem Health and Monitoring Techniques
    614
    Track Overview

    This track will focus on innovative methodologies for monitoring ecosystem health in marine environments. Participants will discuss the effectiveness of various environmental monitoring techniques in assessing ecosystem resilience.

    Track 03
    Anthropogenic Impacts on Marine Biodiversity
    1415
    Track Overview

    This session will investigate the direct and indirect effects of human activities on marine biodiversity. Researchers will present findings on how anthropogenic stressors alter species interactions and ecosystem dynamics.

  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session II

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Pollution Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
    1214
    Track Overview

    This track will cover the latest advancements in pollution assessment methodologies and their application in marine settings. Discussions will include effective mitigation strategies to reduce pollutant loads in oceanic environments.

    Track 05
    Ecological Resilience in Marine Ecosystems
    1315
    Track Overview

    This session aims to examine the concept of ecological resilience in the face of pollution and habitat degradation. Presenters will share insights on factors that enhance or diminish resilience in marine ecosystems.

    Track 06
    Species Interactions and Community Dynamics
    1415
    Track Overview

    This track will delve into the complex interactions among marine species and how these relationships are influenced by environmental stressors. Participants will explore community dynamics under varying levels of pollution.

  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Keynote, Technical Sessions & Awards

31 DEC 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session III

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Ecological Modeling of Marine Ecosystems
    914
    Track Overview

    This session will focus on the use of ecological modeling to predict the impacts of pollution on marine ecosystems. Researchers will present models that simulate pollutant pathways and their effects on ecosystem functioning.

    Track 08
    Habitat Stressors and Species Vulnerability
    1415
    Track Overview

    This track will address the various habitat stressors that contribute to species vulnerability in marine environments. Discussions will include case studies highlighting the interplay between habitat degradation and species survival.

    Track 09
    Environmental Chemistry of Marine Pollutants
    1214
    Track Overview

    This session will explore the chemical properties and behaviors of marine pollutants in oceanic systems. Participants will discuss the implications of these pollutants on marine life and ecosystem health.

  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Conservation Strategies for Marine Biodiversity
    1415
    Track Overview

    This track will highlight effective conservation strategies aimed at protecting marine biodiversity from pollution and habitat loss. Presenters will share successful case studies and innovative approaches to conservation.

    Track 11
    Oceanography and the Dynamics of Pollutant Pathways
    1415
    Track Overview

    This session will investigate the role of oceanographic processes in the distribution and fate of pollutants in marine environments. Researchers will discuss how ocean currents and temperature gradients influence pollutant pathways.

  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Aligned SDGs
6 Clean Water and Sanitation 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 13 Climate Action 14 Life Below Water 15 Life on Land

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