Coastal Zone Canada 2023 Conference, Victoria, British Columbia
June 11 to 15, 2023
#CZC2023: CONNECTING CANADIANS WITH THE COAST
We have many exciting updates to share below! More information can be found at the CZC2023 website.
REGISTRATION
Options for registration include multi-day or single day passes and student pricing. At least one presenter for each special session, oral presentation, or poster should be registered before April 30. Please note that if you are not identified as the presenting author you may register up until and throughout the conference.
PLENARY SPEAKERS
We have a terrific program in store for you. Our opening plenary and keynote speakers have been lined up for CZC2023! Learn more about the plenary sessions and speakers on our website.
EXPLORE THE DRAFT PROGRAM
We are excited to share the draft program for CZC2023. We are working to finalize sessions and room assignments in the coming weeks.
SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PARTICIPATION
The CZC2023 organizing committee is hoping to attract significant interest and participation from Indigenous communities across the country. We have had many potential attendees reach out, asking about financial support to facilitate attendance. We are very pleased to announce that Naut’sa mawt Event Management, with support from the local organizing committee, has successfully applied for funding from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada’s First Nation Adapt Program to support this outcome.
Indigenous people and/or employees of Indigenous governments, organizations and communities across Canada are eligible to be compensated for conference registration, travel, accommodation, food, and potentially other costs to attend CZC2023 in beautiful Victoria, B.C. Funds are limited and compensation will be on a first-come first-served basis. If you or someone you know may be interested, please visit our website and fill out the associated Google form by May 7th. We’d also appreciate your help in spreading the word!
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The rates for the DoubleTree by Hilton will be expiring today. The following hotel conference rates are still valid:
- Double Tree by Hilton – Hotel & Suites Victoria – book by April 27th
- Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour – book by May 11th
- The Hotel Rialto – book by May 12th
Visit the Accommodations page on our website to secure your room(s) now.
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
New events and activities have been added! Please visit the Events and Activities page on our website for a list of all activities.
The new activities include:
• Cultural Walking Tour with Explore Songhees
• Free Entry to the Maritime Museum of BC
• The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
ECOP CANADA HOSTING WORKSHOP AT CZC2023
CZC2023 is excited to share that ECOP Canada will be supporting the attendance of 3 early career ocean professionals as well as hosting a workshop during the conference entitled “Explore your role in the UN Ocean Decade with ECOP Canada”.
Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) is an international program endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade to elevate and strengthen the diverse perspectives of new generations of ocean professionals. The Canada Node was started in 2021 by three ECOPs who currently form ECOP Canada’s steering committee. ECOP Canada aims to achieve intergenerational equity by strengthening the diverse voices of early career ocean professionals in all ocean fields across Canada. Please visit our website for more information.
For any questions about the conference, including opportunities for participating as a sponsor at CZC2023 please reach out to Jen Gibson, CZCA Secretariat Manager: [email protected].
Conference Chair,
Phil Osborne