2026 Climate & Health Conference
Schedule
Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:30 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Chestnut Conference Centre | Toronto, ON
About this Event
About
Join the Collaborative Centre for Climate, Health & Sustainable Care on October 23, 2026, for our annual Climate & Health Conference at the University of Toronto’s Conference Centre.
The provides a forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share evidence and innovations that advance understanding and action to strengthen health in a changing climate. This full-day event will bring together researchers, students, health professionals, policymakers, government leaders, and system partners to connect, share knowledge, and advance climate and sustainability action for health, health systems, and planetary health.
The conference will feature plenaries, concurrent panel sessions and workshops, posters, networking opportunities, and more. Stay up to date with conference announcements and details by signing up for our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iJvkD-/
Registration
Registration includes access to all Conference sessions, as well as continental breakfast and lunch.
Early bird (available until September 25)
- Students: $50
- Collaborative Centre Members*: $150
- Non-members: $200
Regular (after September 25)
- Students: $75
- Collaborative Centre Members*: $175
- Non-members: $225
*If you are interested in becoming a Collaborative Centre member, please fill out this application form:
If there are financial barriers that may affect your ability to attend, we will be offering a limited number of to cover all/some of the cost of registration. Bursaries are based on financial need. While we do not want finances to be a restriction for attendance, the cost of convening an event of this size is high and therefore, we are only able to provide a limited number of bursaries. Submit a by August 28.
Inviting Submissions
We are seeking submissions for presentations, panels, workshops, and posters that examine climate change alongside related ecological challenges, including biodiversity loss, pollution, land and water degradation, and their implications for planetary health. Submissions may report on rigorous research from diverse medical, social or physical science disciplines, or innovative and impactful solutions in policy and practice across local, national, and global contexts. Learn more about submission guidelines and application requirements on our website. Submissions due May 29.
Important Dates
- Submission deadline: May 29
- Notification of acceptance: mid-July
- Early bird pricing ends: September 25
Learn more about accessibility feautres in the FAQs and at the Conferenece Centre's website.
Where is it happening?
Chestnut Conference Centre, 89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 50.00 to CAD 200.00
