The Great Lakes Calendar features events from around the region that may be of interest to Great Lakes stakeholders, with a focus on professional conferences and events relevant to research, science, policy, and education. If you have an event you would like to publicize, please submit it below!
The GLWFC is a 4-day professional development experience for teachers from August 5-8, 2025 in Suttons Bay, MI. Training in the course includes watershed and environmental concepts, place based education and environmental education pedagogy, and time for curriculum development.
On August 14th and 15th, the American Great Lakes Ports Association will host its 2025 Annual Conference in downtown Chicago where experts from government and industry share insights on the most critical issues shaping the future of Great Lakes ports.
The 2025 Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science Conference highlights current scientific knowledge related to algal blooms.
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus Annual Meetings brings state and provincial legislators from across the region together to discuss and learn about pressing Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River basin issues.
The OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes conference is for global maritime professionals to learn, innovate and lead in the protection and utilization of the world’s largest natural resource.
The Great Lakes Commission's Standing Committee on Climate Resilience is thrilled to partner with the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference (MCRC) to offer a Great Lakes theme for this 3-day convening, scheduled for October 20-22 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Please plan to join us for the 2025 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held in Duluth, Minnesota, October 29-30, 2025!