CIF-IFC 2026 National Conference

Register for the 2026 CIF-IFC National Conference and 118th Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place from September 27-29, 2026, at the Edmonton Convention Centre, located in Edmonton, Alberta! 

Hosted in collaboration with the CIF-IFC Rocky Mountain Section, this year’s Conference is guided by the theme “Leading from Where We Are for a Brighter Future,” and recognizes that leadership exists at every level, whether in the field, the classroom, the lab, the boardroom, or the community. The Conference is designed to meet participants where they are today, while helping them grow toward what’s next. 

Through in-conference tours, place-based learning opportunities, student and early-career programming, and sessions focused on emerging technologies and innovation, #2026CIF creates space for learning that is grounded in both practice and place.

This year’s Conference takes place in a region shaped by Indigenous Peoples whose knowledge, stewardship, and deep connection to the land span thousands of years. This setting provides an opportunity to support meaningful dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, reflecting #2026CIF’s commitment to collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and respectful engagement.

Throughout the Conference, there will also be a variety of social events and networking opportunities, including the National Awards Ceremony, Student Quiz Bowl, Poster Symposium, evening social event, and a Silent Auction to benefit Forests without Borders.