Symposium 2026
We are excited to announced our 9th Martes Working Group Symposium is happening in Yukon, Canada, September 2026.
We looking forward to welcoming you there!
Registration ON NOW:
Members, use the button below to login to your members ’ homepage and register using the MWG Member discount code. Not a member yet? It’s not too late to join us!
Non-members, you are welcome to register using the second button below:
Dates & Location
Come join us 1st - 3rd September 2026 at Kwanlin Dun Cultural Center, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
The full-day fieldtrip will take place on the 4th September 2026. Scroll down to the fieldtrip section to find out more details.
Symposium Theme
Living on the edge: A path towards the conservation of Guloninae species worldwide.
Abstract submission - Now Closed!
The deadline for submitting abstracts was 5:00 pm (PST) Tuesday 31st March 2026.
The Martes Working Group 9th Symposium 2026 – Yukon, Canada – the theme is Living on the edge: A path towards the conservation of Guloninae species worldwide. We welcome abstracts for all Martes species, with a regional or global focus.
The Symposium will take place on 1st to 3rd September, 2026, at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
We are seeking submissions for:
Themed Session Talks - 20 minutes (incl. 5 min Q&A)
Rapid Fire Talks - 5 minutes (group Q&A),
Posters (A0 portrait format) - displayed at the conference on all days, with a specific poster session evening to talk to poster authors.
Workshops - if you are interested in leading a workshop, please get in touch to discuss your proposed topic and your space and time requirements. Send an email to: symposium@martesworkinggroup.org
The Martes Working Group have partnered with The Wolverine Foundation for a special session of Wolverine Ecology, Research and Conservation!
The Wolverine Foundation is sponsoring this special session. Wolverines live on the edge — of climate change, of landscape pressures, and of our collective understanding. This session brings together researchers, Indigenous knowledge holders, wildlife managers, students, and community partners to share new insights and identify the most important information gaps shaping wolverine conservation. This session will be developing a synthesis product from this session – come, contribute, be a co-author moving research, conservation, and management of wolverine forwards.
Abstract Deadline: March 31st 2026 - 5:00pm PST
We welcome contributions on:
• Ecology, monitoring, and population modeling
• Genetics and connectivity
• Climate vulnerability and snow‑dependent ecology
• Human–wolverine interactions
• Indigenous knowledge and community‑led research
• Management strategies and policy considerations
• Emerging tools and technologies
• Pilot studies, student projects, and rapid updates
Presentation formats:
• 15‑minute research talks
• 5‑minute rapid‑fire talks
• Posters (A0 portrait)
• Participation in a facilitated workshop + synthesis discussion
Travel Award Applications - Now Open!
The deadline for applications is 5:00 pm (PST) Friday 15th May 2026.
See below for more details.
Abstract submission is now closed!
Important Dates
Abstract Deadline:
31st March 2026
Assessment of submissions:
15th April 2026
Notification to successful applicants:
29th April - 1st May 2026
Spaces are limited and we expect to receive more proposals than we can accommodate, so proposing a talk or poster does not guarantee inclusion in the Symposium programme. You may submit abstracts for all three format options, but successful applicants will only be invited to present one talk or a poster.
There is no fee for submitting a proposal for a talk or a poster.
All speakers and poster presenters are expected to register to attend the Symposium and pay for their own ticket, travel, and accommodation. If cost might be an impediment to attending, we will be offering Travel Awards to support people with limited funding. More information about applying for a Travel Award will be released soon. We welcome abstracts for all Martes species and globally. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at symposium@martesworkinggroup.org.
Travel Award Applications are now being accepted!
Important Dates
Travel Fund Information
Travel Award Application Deadline:
15th May 2026
Notification of application:
31st May 2026
The Martes Working Group strive to ensure equal opportunity for people to attend our symposiums and we want to ensure we have a variety of people, species talks and topics to make our symposiums the best they can be.
The Travel Fund is available to everyone that has submitted an abstract for a talk or poster. We have multiple Travel Awards available. This can cover travel or related expenses and/or symposium fee. If you have submitted an abstract, please do submit a travel award application, even if you haven’t heard back yet about the outcome of your abstract submission.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at symposium@martesworkinggroup.org
3rd September – Evening to explore Whitehorse Nature!
Join one of our MWG members, local to the area, to explore the local beauty and nature of Whitehorse on a short walk after the symposium. Walk options may vary depending on number of people interested.
Cost: FREE
Option 1: 4th September - Amazing Fieldtrip Planned to Kluane National Park!
Join us for a full day fieldtrip, with stunning views as we trek in the Kluane National Park area. Meet local people passionate about the area and Wolverines, from different points of view. Please bring your own pack lunch. This trip will require walking boots and be prepared to walk 3km on uneven surfaces. *Please note, we can tailor this trip for people with accessibility needs, so please mention your requirements when you register for the symposium.
Cost: CAD $5
Option 2: 4th September – Explore local nature in Whitehorse!
Join us for a half day fieldtrip exploring the local beauty and nature in Whitehorse with local guide.
Cost: FREE
Book onto the fieldtrips you want to go on when you register for the symposium. We want to ensure everyone has an opportunity to go on the fieldtrips they want, so please book on to help us manage these fieldtrips, thank you.
Fieldtrips!
Registration ON NOW:
Members, use the button below to login to your members ’ homepage and register using the MWG Member discount code. Not a member yet? It’s not too late to join us!
Non-members, you are welcome to register using the second button below:
Interested to have a stall at our Symposium?
Whether you are a small or large business, nature, culture, arts, local business, we want to hear from you to explore your options to have a stall at our 9th Symposium.
For more information, please contact us at symposium@martesworkinggroup.org.
Exciting opportunity to join our growing community of Sponsors
Want to be part of a community that values nature and people, contribute to something bigger than yourself and your organisation, or want to give back to your community. We have four exciting Sponsor Packages on offer to help support our Symposium. You would be supporting anything from giving a student an opportunity to present at our Symposium through a Travel Award, to supporting our small not-for-profit organisation to host this Symposium, contribute towards our new Guloninae Journal, low cost and open access, to donating a raffle prize that supports all our work for Martes globally.
Become a Sponsor Today!
A range of sponsorship levels are now available to purchase directly on our website, each with different levels of recognition.