Canadian Phytopathological Society (CPS) Annual Meeting 2026
Canadian Phytopathological Society
Annual Meeting
June 14 to 18, 2026
Lord Nelson, Halifax, NS, CANADA
On behalf of the organizers of the 2026 Canadian Phytopathological Society (CPS) Annual Meeting, we are pleased to invite you to the 97th Annual Meeting of the CPS to be held June 14–18, 2026, at the Lord Nelson Hotel, 1515 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 2L2. The CPS is dedicated to encouraging research, education, and the dissemination of knowledge on the nature, cause, and control of plant diseases. Society-sponsored, national and regional association meetings provide an opportunity for plant pathologists to meet, exchange ideas and discuss their common interests. The Annual Meeting brings together participants from industry, government and academic institutions to interact, share knowledge, educate and communicate on the nature, cause and control of plant diseases. The 2026 programme will feature a wide range of presentations, including contributions from leading researchers across North America.
Our Annual Meeting typically attracts research, industry, and extension personnel from across Canada,USA and internationally with attendance ranging from about 100 to more than 140 participants for joint meetings. Presentations and posters at the meeting will span a wide range of crops from field crops like potatoes, wheat, barley, and canola through to horticultural and forest species. Topics will include both applied and fundamental research covering areas such as host-pathogen interactions, disease epidemiology, diagnostics, and innovative management strategies.
The general meeting start in the evening of June 14 and ends on June 17. There are events on June 13 and June 18 for CPS board members.
Field tour:
An exciting full day bus tour has been arranged for Sunday June 14, 2026, from 9AM to 4PM to the South Shore. Some background information about the South Shore is provided below. The field tour requires separate registration. To book a spot and the cost is $75 per person, which include transportation from the Lord Nelson Hotel to the South Shore and lunch served on the bus.
Discover the South Shore
From the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Town Lunenburg, with its colourful waterfront and narrow streets, to the inspiring views of the coast and its 40-plus lighthouses,, the South Shore is much more than the home of Bluenose II and the must-photograph Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and surrounding fishing village.
Whether it’s solitude you seek or adventure you crave, a visit to this region will satisfy. It can be luxurious ocean-side accommodations or back-country camping; lobster freshly plucked from the sea or spirits aged aboard a tall ship; strolling the white sand beaches or hiking the canopied forest trails, or maybe even all the above.
Quintessential Nova Scotia awaits you here.
CPS 2026 registration
Early Bird Registration – on or before May 10, 2026; Regular Full Registration – after May 10, 2026
CPS Member: Early bird – $CAD 750.00, Full registration – $CAD 850.00
Includes reception (Sunday evening June 14), banquet (Wednesday evening June 17), AM continental breakfast, PM coffee breaks, and lunch (June 15–17).
NonMember: Early bird – $CAD 850.00, Full registration – $CAD950.00
Student/Post-doc Member: Early bird – $CAD 450.00, Full registration – $CAD 550.00
Student registration also includes everything listed for the CPS member registration plus a student social on Monday evening (June 15).
Student/Post-doc non-member: Early bird – $CAD 465.00, Full registration – $CAD 600.00
Single Day: Early bird – $CAD 150.00, Full registration – $CAD 175.00
Single day registration does not include any tickets to the special events – only attendance at the sessions. Delegates registering for a single day will have the opportunity to purchase a guest ticket for these events at an extra cost.
Extra Reception Tickets: $65 per ticket.
Extra Banquet Tickets: $85 per ticket.
Abstracts:
The abstract submission deadline for poster presentation is May 20; however the deadline for abstract submission to be considered for oral presentation is May 5. Authors will be contacted on May 15, if their abstract has been selected for oral presentation. There is a $35 fee/abstract for publication of abstracts in the Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. The format of abstracts must follow that for CJPP (http://phytopath.ca/journallinks.shtml). Underline the speaker’s name, indicate whether the presentation is oral or poster, and indicate if it is a student presentation. Abstracts can be submitted here.
CPS Workshop:
A CPS organized workshop on ‘Statistical Analyses & Presentation of Data Generated from Field Experiments’ will take place on June 17th.
For further information on the CPS Conference contact:
Shawkat Ali (Chair of local arrangement committee)
Phone: 902-441-5672
Email: Shawkat.ali@agr.gc.ca
Location of the 2026 CPS meeting and accommodations:
Lord Nelson Hotel and Suits
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 2L2,
Phone: 1-800-565-2020
Fax: 902-491-6148
www.LordNelsonHotel.com
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites – Guest Reservations
http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=4875028&hotelID=13607
Room rates for meeting (based on single or double occupancy):
- $229.00 + tax per night, each additional adult in the same room is an extra $30.00. The maximum number of guests per room is three (3) adults or two (2) adults and two (2) children.
A maximum of two (2) children under the age of eighteen (18) per room is complimentary. Charges for cribs may apply. There are no rollaway beds provided.
All rates are subject to applicable taxes (currently 3% Marketing Levy and 14% HST, subject to change).
METHOD OF RESERVATIONS
Individuals Reservations and Rooming List – Reservations will be made by a combination of individual reservations and rooming list.
For individual reservations, call 1-902-423-5130 or 1-800-565-2020, or email ask@lordnelsonhotel.com and reference the name of the Event, on or before the Cut-off Date of Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Group rates are valid for three (3) days pre- and three (3) days post- contracted group dates based on room type and rate availability.
Guest can also follow the booking link provided http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=4875028&hotelID=13607
- A block of rooms is being held at these prices for this meeting until May 13, 2026
RESERVATIONS STATUS
Individual Reservations: Guaranteed by the individual by credit card at time of reservation. In case of non-arrival, charges for the first night of the reservation will be paid by the individual.
INTERNET ACCESS
Wireless High-Speed Internet is complimentary and accessible in all guestrooms and throughout the hotel. High Speed Ethernet Internet access is complimentary in all guestrooms.
PARKING
Current Underground Parking rates – Self parking is available for $28.00 plus tax per night for registered guests. Rates are subject to change.
ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE
Guest check-out time is 12:00PM. Rooms are not available prior to 3:00PM though every attempt will be made to accommodate an earlier arrival request. Early check-in fees may apply. Late check-out may also be arranged for a fee, based on availability.
AIRPORT
The Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 35 km from the Lord Nelson Hotel and is the fare is approximately $ 50.00–70.00, one way. Travel time is between 35 and 40 minutes to and from the hotel, depending on the time of day.
Originally built in October 1928, the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites is an iconic Maritime landmark overlooking the 16-acre downtown oasis famously known as the Halifax Public Gardens. The hotel’s historic elegance and charm have recently been enhanced with a multi-million-dollar lift, resulting in a unique blend of historic nobility and modern design. Enjoy a selection of stylishly designed rooms and suites that offer a wide range of amenities and services, including extended stay options.
Magnificent event space and service excellence has made the Lord Nelson the city’s most sought-after venue for conferences, weddings and social events.
Experience remarkable sophistication’s artful redesign at the Lord Nelson, with incorporated urban elegance fashioned to provide seamless service and a welcoming, comfortable travel experience.
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