Alberta Palaeontological Society

The Meeting Place for Amateur and Professional Palaeontologists

Alberta Paleontological Society Symposium 2026

Paleo 2026 - APS Symposium 2026

Saturday, March 14 — Sunday, March 15, 2026

Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta

Planning is underway for the 29th annual Alberta Palaeontological Society Symposium! Details about the date, venue, and program will be announced as they become available.

This symposium will continue our tradition of featuring presentations from a mix of amateur and professional palaeontologists. The aim is to showcase palaeontology to the general public and to provide an opportunity for contact between the Alberta Palaeontological Society, industry, government and educational facilities.

Logo Contest

Paleo 2026 Logo Contest

Call for Entries: Paleo 2026 Logo Contest!

The Alberta Palaeontological Society is excited to announce a logo design contest for Paleo 2026, our annual symposium bringing together amateur and professional palaeontologists. We're looking for a creative logo that will represent the symposium and capture the spirit of palaeontology in Alberta!

Design Guidelines:

  • Must include the text "Paleo 2026"
  • Should reflect palaeontology in Alberta - think fossils, dinosaurs, badlands, local geology, &c.
  • The Symposium will have a fish theme to it and the logo could include some form of fish.

Deadline: Sunday, November 9, 2025

Prize:

  • A free one-year APS membership
  • Your choice of an APS t-shirt or book
  • Your winning design featured on all Paleo 2026 materials!

How to Enter:

Email your logo submission to president1@albertapaleo.org

Call for Presentations

We are now accepting submissions for presentations and posters for Paleo 2026! If you are an avocational or professional palaeontologist with research to share, we would love to hear from you.

Submission guidelines and deadlines will be posted here as they become available. For early inquiries, please contact us at symposium@albertapaleo.org.

Registration

Registration details will be announced closer to the symposium date. As with previous years, the event will be free and open to the public, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.

Stay tuned to our website and newsletter for updates on registration opening dates and procedures.

Previous Symposia

While you wait for Paleo 2026, you can catch up on previous years:

Thanks to everyone, especially the speakers, who make these events possible!

Stay Updated

For the latest information about Paleo 2026, including announcements about dates, venues, and call for papers, please:

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