World Water & Glacier Day: Sustainable and Equitable Water Management
Water Events
Bringing together researchers, practitioners, students, and community members to explore how water can be managed in ways that are both sustainable and equitable.
Event Details
When:
Time: 1:30–4:30 pm
Location: Convocation Hall, University of Saskatchewan
World Water & Glacier Day: Sustainable and Equitable Water Management brings together researchers, practitioners, students, and community members to explore how water can be managed in ways that are both sustainable and equitable.
Hosted by the Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) at the University of Saskatchewan, the event is held in recognition of the United Nations’ World Day for Glaciers (March 21) and World Water Day (March 22). The program will feature a keynote presentation examining the role of water in advancing gender equality for sustainability, along with a panel discussion showcasing leading practices and research in sustainable and equitable water management in Saskatchewan and beyond.
A poster and networking session will follow at 3:30 - 4:30 PM where attendees can network and view posters from students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers working across a wide range of water-related topics at USask. Students and Young Professionals are eligible to submit their posters to the session.
Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 PM CST (UTC -6)
Location: Convocation Hall, University of Saskatchewan
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Poster Session and Submission Information
Eligibility
Submissions are open to USask undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral fellows/researchers, and other researchers and staff who are within 5 years of their last degree and are researching topics related to water. Space is limited.
Abstract Deadline and Word Limit
Poster abstract submissions are due by 5pm on Feb 27, 2026. Word limit is 300 words maximum.
Water Topics
The theme of the World Water and Glacier Day event this year is "Sustainable and Equitable Water Management". All water-related research submissions are welcome; theme-aligned submissions may be prioritized if space is exceeded.
Poster Guidelines
- Posters must not exceed dimensions of 42" wide by 42" tall.
- Layout and design of the poster within the maximum dimensions are at the submitter's discretion.
- Poster content must be clear and easily understood by a diverse audience.
Poster Prizes - People's Choice Awards
GIWS is sponsoring prizes for the top three posters, selected through a people’s choice voting process.
Please note that poster printing and the associated costs are the responsibility of the submitter. Submitters must be available to put up their poster by 12:30 pm, Friday, March 20. Please email any questions to giws.syr@usask.ca.