Conference Details:
A variety of sessions focused on invasive species as well as certified pesticide applicator credits and CEU credits will be offered. We will be hosting a poster session, a 50/50 raffle and opportunities for networking and sponsorship - please contact us at communications@abinvasives.ca to inquire.
Be sure to get social during the AISC's 13th Annual Conference! Follow what attendees are chatting about on our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok accounts @ABinvasives. Add #AISC2026 to your posts and tag AISC so we can share your posts!
Registration:
Registration for the AISC 2025 Conference will open on January 5, 2026. Please note AISC 2026 Members and AISC 2026 Partners have access to a discount on their conference registration fee - AISC 2025 Memberships expire on December 31, 2025, please purchase your AISC 2026 Membership before your registration and you will have access to a reduced registration fee. Registration costs include breaks and meal service throughout the conference and are as follows:
AISC Member Pricing:
- Full conference (early bird): $325
- Full conference: $400
- Student full conference (early bird): $160
- Student full conference: $180
- Full conference (early bird): $425
- Full conference: $500
- Student full conference (early bird): $175
- Student full conference: $200
AISC 2026 Conference Location:
Location: Alumni Room at the Olds College of Agriculture and Technology on March 11th and 12th, 2026.
4500 50 Street in Olds, AB
Parking: Please park in Visitor Lot D (see map of Olds College below) and follow the AISC Conference signs to the Alumni Room. Parking is NO LONGER FREE for visitors, it is approximately $4 for 12 hours - please register here.
Please review the material below prior to the AGM:
Annual General Meeting 2026 Documents
Nomination Applications for AISC Director 2026
- 1x Industry
- 2x Government of Alberta
- 2x Other Government (indigenous, federal, municipal, etc.)
Hotels:
Please call the hotel of your choice to book using the group name, Alberta Invasive Species Council 2026, at the following nearby hotels:
Pomeroy Inn & Suites (located within Olds College Campus)
- starting at $159+tax/night
- 403-556-8815 - use the Alberta Invasive Species Council 2026 code for 15% off
- Book by calling directly
Best Western Olds Hotel (across the street from Olds College)
- starting at $149+tax/night
- 403-556-5900
Sponsorship Opportunities:
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels. Standard benefits for ALL sponsor levels will include:
- At least one FREE 2025 AISC Membership ($35 value)
- Sponsor company logo and website links on the conference website
- Sponsor company logo and description on conference materials
- Sponsor company logo on screens during the conference
- Sponsor company to donate items for conference tote bag
- Exposure to roughly 250 invasive species practitioners at the conference
- Identification as a sponsor in a social media post by the AISC on all three social media platforms (Facebook, X and Instagram)
Click the link below to view all of the available sponsorship opportunities and learn how you can play a vital role in protecting Alberta from invasive species!
Big THANK YOU to our 2026 Conference Sponsors!
