The Call for Presentations is now closed. Authors will be notified by June 30th.
Calling all innovative speakers
The call for presentation proposals is now closed. Although we hope everyone will be able to travel to Edmonton to participate in the conference, we understand that might not be viable. So, do not hesitate to submit a proposal if you are unsure at this time, we will be able to accommodate some remote live presentations as well as some pre-recorded presentations.
About the Conference
The Wildland Fire Canada Conference (WFCC) brings together wildland fire management agencies, partners, and collaborators from Canada and around the world. Canada has a multiplicity of fire-prone environments that brings a unique set of wildland fire challenges and opportunities.
These biennial conferences focus on wildland fire management, and natural and social sciences in Canada. The goal of these conferences is to provide an inclusive forum for the exchange of ideas and best practices. They promote opportunities for significant information exchange where: wildland fire scientists present new research findings; wildland fire practitioners discuss lessons learned; and wildland fire enthusiasts attend workshops and activities to develop a deeper understanding about wildland fire across Canada and around the world.
In addition to a full program schedule, the conference will include interactive hands-on workshops, adventurous field trips, and plenty of networking and social opportunities to connect the Wildland Fire Community.
Presentation Topics
There is no specific theme for WFCC; and we are open to a diverse range of topics and interest areas. We welcome proposals from the following areas and more:
- New knowledge of wildland fire/climate/society interactions in the 21st century.
- Challenges of wildland fire management in the 21st century.
- Community wildfire preparedness and response.
- Human health and safety concerns, both during (e.g., firefighter safety, evacuations) and after (e.g., mental health, socio-economic recovery) wildland fire events.
- Emerging technologies and benefits to wildland fire management.
- Incorporation of diverse sources of knowledge (e.g., Indigenous communities, restoration ecology experts) to support land management practices.
- Adequacy of wildland fire management policy in guiding management to meet challenges associated with our changing fire environment.
- Assessing and addressing wildland fire risk at multiple spatial scales (e.g., in communities or landscapes).
- Other
Frequently Asked Questions
You can submit more than one proposal, however, depending on the number of proposals we receive we may limit presenters to one presentation each.
We have a very strict policy of no commercial presentations on the program schedule, so if you submit a proposal, it should not reference the company in any way. You can talk about the technology, etc., however, not about the specific products. It will be flagged as inappropriate if it appears commercial. You might consider being a sponsor or exhibitor instead.
Presentation Types
You will have the opportunity to select your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd preference – see presentation descriptions below.
- Oral Presentation
- Poster Presentation
- Ignite Talk
- Deep Dive (i.e. story circles)
- Other – we look forward to your suggestions of other types of presentations, be creative and propose a new idea.
What You'll Need to Submit
- Full Name
- Position Title and Affiliation (if applicable)
- Contact Information (email and phone number)
- Presentation Proposal Title
- Presentation Proposal Abstract (350 words or less).
- Presenter Contact Information and Bio (100 words or less).
- Additional Authors (if applicable).
- Your preference of presentation type.
- What questions do you have for the wildland fire community?
Oral Presentation
This is a presentation in a concurrent breakout session shared with other presenters with different perspectives and research on a similar topic.
Time:
20 minutes, including time for Q&A and transition
20 minutes, including time for Q&A and transition
Format:
Concurrent session grouped with presentations of similar topics, by the program committee. Time allowed at the end of the grouped presentations for further discussion.
Concurrent session grouped with presentations of similar topics, by the program committee. Time allowed at the end of the grouped presentations for further discussion.
Interactivity/Communication:
Moderate
Moderator / Chair:
Yes, will be provided.
Technique + Media:
Traditional audio-visual aids are available, Laptop, LCD Projector, Podium, Microphone, Presentation remote. Typically, a Power Point presentation is used, but not mandatory.
Poster Presentation
Both in person and virtual posters will be accepted.
Time:
The poster session is typically 1 hour in length.
The poster session is typically 1 hour in length.
Format:
Presenters will be expected to be available during a specific time on the program, TBD, to present their poster and answer questions.
Interactivity/Communication:
High
Moderator / Chair:
No
Technique + Media:
For the in person, posters should measure 122 cm x 91 cm (48 x 36 in) and will be affixed to a free-standing poster board.
Ignite Talk
5-minute presentation with no more than 20 PowerPoint Slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds, this is a fast-paced presentation that typically gets right to the results of your research or presents a new or emerging idea or research. This takes some preparation to get the timing right!
Time:
5 minutes, no more than 20 slides
5 minutes, no more than 20 slides
Format:
Concurrent session grouped with presentations of similar topics, by the program committee. Time allowed at the end of the grouped presentations for further discussion.
Interactivity/Communication:
Low
Moderator / Chair:
Yes, will be provided.
Technique + Media:
Traditional audio-visual aids are available, Laptop, LCD Projector, Podium, Microphone, Presentation remote. Typically, a Power Point presentation is used, but not mandatory.
Deep Dive
This is a longer, more in-depth session that may be concurrent with other presentations.
Time:
60 minutes
Format:
These presentations must be interactive, not just a lecture.
These presentations must be interactive, not just a lecture.
Interactivity/Communication:
High
Moderator / Chair:
No
Technique + Media:
Traditional audio-visual aids are available, Laptop, LCD Projector, Podium, Microphone, Presentation remote.
Other
We look forward to your suggestions of other types of presentations, be creative and propose a new idea.
Time:
Varies
Format:
Varies – here are some ideas:
Liberating Structures Ideas 8 presentation types for a more interactive conference 10 interactive presentation games for large teams
Liberating Structures Ideas 8 presentation types for a more interactive conference 10 interactive presentation games for large teams
Interactivity/Communication:
Varies
Moderator / Chair:
If needed.
Technique + Media:
Traditional audio-visual aids are available, Laptop, LCD Projector, Podium, Microphone, Presentation remote.
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