2025 AFS-OC AGM – Final Notice and Call for Presenters

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Join us for our 2025 Annual General Meeting and Conference at the University of Guelph. Co-hosted with Ontario Chapter of The Wildlife Society.

March 21-23, 2025

Theme: Fish, Fur, and Feathers: Science Across Ontario’s Ecosystems

Keynote speakers are Dr. Sarah Alderman (University of Guelph) and Dr. Graham Raby (Trent University). Dr. Alderman’s work is focused on comparative physiology using fish and aquatic organisms as models in response to environmental stressors. Dr. Raby’s work is centred on understanding how variation in behaviour, physiology, and life history strategies influence individuals and populations using fish as a model.

Those planning to present papers or posters at the 2025 Joint Ontario Chapter of AFS / Ontario Chapter of WS Annual Meeting must submit abstracts by February 28, 2025. There are limited slots available for oral and poster presentations. Papers are solicited for all aquatic resource topics, and on completed studies, preliminary results, or case studies. Abstracts should be submitted using Google Forms. Please contact Ben Hlina (president@afs-oc.org) if you encounter any issues or would like further information.

The AFS-OC Executive Committee and AFS-OC Student Subunit are offering two bursaries for travel and conference-related activities for this year’s meeting. The bursaries are:

  • Up to $250 for three Student or Young Professional AFS Ontario Chapter members
  • Up to $350 for one Regular AFS Ontario Chapter member

To apply, please submit via email a brief bio and explanation of how these additional funds could help pay your way to University of Guelph and the Annual Meeting (up to 3-4 paragraphs). All applications will be reviewed by the voting members of the AFS-OC Executive Committee/Student Subunit Executive and awarded based on need. Please submit your application by email to Erik Tuononen (past-president@afs-oc.org) by February 28, 2025.

Registration is available through the Online Store. AFS-OC members and students are eligible for discounted rates.

Accommodations can be booked at a discounted rate at the Delta Hotels Guelph Conference Centre for $235.00 per night. The last day to book this rate is Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Book your group rate here (note: hotel block is under Ontario Chapter Wildlife Society Conference).

See 2025 Annual General Meeting and Conference and Final Notice and Call for Presenters for additional information.