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!
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.
Learn how the serenity of diving and the strength of community are helping veterans rediscover purpose and connection — all while contributing to the preservation of sanctuary resources.
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.
Join us as we explore the wonders of Lake Ontario’s wetlands and learn how we are working to protect these delicate ecosystems.
Join us to learn what’s happening in the eastern basin during a one-hour public webinar, Understanding Nuisance Algae in Lake Erie’s Eastern Basin.
Join the International Joint Commission's (IJC) Great Lakes Water Quality Board (WQB) for a webinar to learn more about the Great Lakes Climate Adaptation Resource Guide.
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.
Dive into the future of sustainability with experts leading the charge in climate tech, green infrastructure, and circular economies.
Join us as we learn about chemical contaminants in Lake Superior.
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.
Join us for a one-hour public webinar, Invasive Species Prevention in Lake Huron, as part of our Let’s Talk Lake Huron! webinar series.
Please plan to join us for the 2025 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held in Duluth, Minnesota, October 29-30, 2025!
Panelists will explore questions of water security, including water treatment cybersecurity, aging water infrastructure, and climate-related natural disasters.
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is hosting its Ontario Water Leaders Summit in Halton Region.
Modeling the Fate and Transport of Plastic Pollution Using Great Lakes Hydrodynamic Models and Exploring the Potential Impact of Data Assimilation
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is hosting its U.S. Water Leaders Summit in Macomb County, Michigan—just 30 minutes north of Detroit.
Since 1997, annual Great Lakes science vessel coordination workshops have been held to facilitate the exchange of ideas and improve the coordination of science vessel operations. This event — both in-person and virtual — is free to attend and open to anyone interested.
Register now for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension course, Introduction to Lakes Online!
Help Friends of the Rouge assess the health of the river by joining in the search for special aquatic insects that emerge from streams in the winter as part of a long term monitoring program.