The virtual Invasive Species Forum is an annual event that brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada, in neighbouring U.S. States, and beyond. By embracing community-based, Indigenous, cultural, policy-driven, and other diverse perspectives, the Forum deepens our understanding of invasive species challenges and highlights more resilient, collaborative solutions.
The 2027 Invasive Species Forum will take place from February 2 to 4, 2027, with the theme: Building Resilience Through Collaboration.
The forum will also be a special year for the Invasive Species Centre as we celebrate 15 years of advancing invasive species awareness, prevention, and management. We look forward to marking this milestone alongside our Forum community while continuing to build connections and collaborate toward a more resilient future.
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Call for Presentations
Although the call for presentations is now closed, we encourage anyone with a presentation closely related to the topics below to contact us at events@invasivespeciescentre.ca to discuss presenting at the Forum.
Presentations are encouraged to relate to the following session themes:
- Invasive Phragmites
- Invasive Species Policy and Innovative Solutions
- Aquatic Plants and Aquatic Plant Collaborative Response
- Aquatic Invasives
- Education, Outreach, and Community Science
- Economic Impact
- Research & Policy Updates
- Horizon Scanning
- Terrestrial Invasives
Invasive Species Centre Awards
The Invasive Species Centre Awards are given annually to recognize and celebrate the leadership and commitment of individuals or organizations who help keep land and water in Canada free from invasive species. The core award categories recognize individuals or organizations who champion and demonstrate values of excellence, innovation, and leadership in invasive species prevention and management in Canada.
The call for nominations is open until Friday, Nov. 6, 2026!
2027 Financial Partners
The Invasive Species Forum is hosted by the Invasive Species Centre, in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Presenting Partner
Interested in supporting the Forum?
Partnering with the Invasive Species Centre is a great way to showcase your organization’s commitment to invasive species action and have your logo featured with the Forum and ISC network.
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Information Contact
For any questions about the event, call for abstracts, or awards, please contact us directly at events@invasivespeciescentre.ca.
Past Forum Recordings
2026 Invasive Species Forum
Visit the 2026 Forum playlist here. Navigate the recordings using the event program here.
2025 Invasive Species Forum
Visit the 2025 Forum playlist here. Navigate the recordings using the event program here.
2024 Invasive Species Forum
Visit the 2024 Forum playlist here. Navigate the recordings using the event program here.
2023 Invasive Species Forum
Session recordings from the 2022 Invasive Species Forum are available on our YouTube channel. Use the Forum Program to help navigate the recordings.
2022 Invasive Species Forum
Session recordings from the 2022 Invasive Species Forum are available on our YouTube channel. Use the Forum Program to help navigate the recordings.
2021 Invasive Species Forum
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2021 Invasive Species Forum. Session recordings are available on our YouTube channel.