PISCeS Conference

The international conference Pathway to Increase Standards and Competency of eDNA Surveys (PISCeS) is being held once again at the University of Guelph between June 15 and 17, 2026, with a reception on the evening of June 14th. Academia, regulators, industry, NGO’s, and Indigenous partners are invited to join in a discussion on public policy, industry strategies and future research on eDNA. The conference will also include panel discussions focused on prominent themes in the eDNA space, various workshops dedicated to practical eDNA tools and methods, and a poster session. Key themes this year include regulatory standards, emergent technology in environmental genomics, sampling design, and eDNA across environments.

For more information about the PISCeS Conference, email pisces@uoguelph.ca. 

Registration

Early Bird Rate (Until March 15)

• Student and Postdoc: $300
• Regular: $450

Regular Rate (March 16 - June 1)

• Student and Postdoc: $400
• Regular: $600

Late Rate

• Student and Postdoc: $450
• Regular: $650

Register through this form. Registration fees include breakfast (3), lunch (3), dinner (1), coffee breaks and a reception on the evening of June 14th.

Abstract Submission

Abstract submissions are due by February 15th, 2026. Submit abstracts through this form.