Women+ in Physics Canada (WIPC+) is a national conference aimed primarily at (but not restricted to) graduate students in physics, astrophysics and related fields. The conference has lately been held every other year; the format of the conference consists of student presentations, keynote lectures, panel discussions and opportunities for interaction. WIPC is first and foremost a scientific conference, in which early career scientists have the opportunity to present their work and to hear plenary talks from leaders in the field. Its intent is also to provide support to a diversity of early career researchers, especially those from groups underrepresented in Physics. The conference provides participants with the opportunity to network, to facilitate the sharing of experiences, ideas and advice. WIPC aims to foster a sense of community and belonging among a diversity of participants, while showcasing research by early career physicists. The conference is generally held in the summer period and regularly attracts over 100 participants.
Call for Expressions of Interest in Hosting WIPC+ 2027 and Beyond
We are seeking proposal for WIPC 2027, 2029 and beyond. Interested groups or individuals should submit a proposal no later than May 15, 2026. Optionally, interested parties can contact the WIPC steering committee ahead of the deadline to discuss any aspect of the conference. The steering committee is happy to discuss potential sources of external funding.
Proposals should include:
- Detailed draft budget (including student travel support)
- Proposed registration fees
- Details on affordable accommodations
- Venue information
- Conference programming proposal
- Anticipated participation
- Proposed timing (year(s) and period)
- Organizing team
Proposals and questions should be sent to wipc-steering-committee@googlegroups.com.
Thank you!
The WIPC Steering Committee
Anne Broadbent, University of Ottawa
Melanie Campbell, University of Waterloo
Sarah Johnson, Simon Fraser University
Janis McKenna, University of British Columbia
Samar Safi-Harb, University of Manitoba
WIPC+ 2027
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Previous WIPC locations:
- 2025 – Queen’s University, Ontario; Conference website
- 2023 – University of Manitoba, Manitoba; Conference website
- 2020/2021 – University of Manitoba, Manitoba
- 2019 – McGill University, Québec
- 2018 – Université de Sherbrooke, Québec
- 2017 – University of Waterloo, Ontario; Conference website
- 2016 – University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan
- 2015 – Fields Institute, University of Toronto, Ontario
- 2013 – Simon Fraser University, British Columbia; Conference website
- 2012 – University of British Columbia, British Columbia; Conference website
- 2011 – Perimeter Institute, Ontario