REGISTRATION
Over the week of August 24 - 28, IBFRA 2026 will bring together international leading experts to share the latest science and insights on boreal forest ecosystems, disturbances, and climate change including plenary sessions with keynote speakers, social activities and more!
Registration
Registration Costs:
Students (MSc & PhD only): $650 early bird / $750 regular
Standard (Including Postdoctoral Fellows): $950 early bird / $1,150 regular
Conference Dates: August 24 - August 28, 2026
Location: Quebec City Convention Center, Quebec City, Canada
Early bird registration: March 20 - May 15, 2026
Regular registration: May 16, 2026 onwards
Please note that you’ll be able to revisit and modify your registration until the end of the registration period. However, if you have already paid for an activity, please contact us directly at amy.wotherspoon@ubc.ca to make any changes.
Refund policy
Before July 27, 2026: 100% refund
Between July 27 - August 9, 2026: 50% refund
After August 10, 2026: Non-refundable
Exceptions will be made to those who are unable to attend the event due to visa refusals or extenuating circumstances.
Letter of invitation
Official letters of invitation for visa applications and funding requirements will be available to those with accepted presentations at the event. Participants must register and complete payment before their letter of invitation can be sent.
Please complete the form here and we will aim to have an official letter from Université Laval to you within 5 - 10 business days.
Note that the visa application in Canada can be very slow, so we encourage you to apply for a visa as soon as possible. To expedite this process, we are in contact with Immigration Canada and will be able to fast-track the process for our participants.
You may also complete the form if you are looking for letters confirming your attendance (available after the event).
Special Collection in the Canadian Journal of Forest Research
Submission opens: 1 September 2026
Submission deadline: 1 September 2027
Selected research presented at IBFRA 2026 will be eligible for submission to a special collection of the Canadian Journal of Forest Research. This special issue will highlight high-quality, peer-reviewed contributions that advance understanding of boreal forest ecosystems, disturbance dynamics, and resilience under a changing climate. All submissions will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process.