BE-STEMM 2026 conference
Reasons
Why attend?
Discover what makes BE-STEMM 2026 essential for your career and community.
Present your research
Keynotes, posters, and lightning talks. Your work in front of peers, mentors, and decision-makers across every STEMM field.
120+ abstracts presented in 2025
Career fair & networking
Employers who aren't just checking a box. Real conversations with hiring managers, PIs, and recruiters from top institutions.
30+ employers attending
Awards & recognition
Celebrate outstanding contributions to Black Canadian science. Nominations open for research, mentorship, and leadership awards.
$15K+ in prizes awarded
Mentorship circles
Facilitated small-group sessions pairing grad students and early-career scientists with established leaders in their field.
New for 2026
Social Opportunities
Join us August 2 for a post-conference social where you'll get to interact with fellow attendees and experience Canada's Capital.
BE-STEMM 2025 attendees visited Banff
Planning
Plan your conference
Everything you need to prepare for BE-STEMM 2026 in Ottawa, Ontario.
Venue
Conference location and facilities
BE-STEMM 2026 takes place at Carleton University, a world-class venue in the heart of Ottawa, Ontario with excellent accessibility and transit connections.
Timeline
Important dates you should know
Now in its fifth year, BE-STEMM 2026 will bring together leading minds, talents, and innovators to share ground-breaking research and to work with allies to dismantle barriers to Black success in STEMM.
April 3rd
Abstract submission open
Black scientists and professionals across Canada
April 20th
Registration opens
Years of bringing the community together.
July 30th
Conference Begins
Three days of research, connections, and Black conference in STEMM
Keynotes
Opening and closing remarks from leaders
Distinguished researchers will deliver keynote addresses on advancing Black excellence in STEMM and creating pathways for the next generation.
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