# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 4th Annual WICTO Symposium: Connecting Through Chemistry
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Connect with Toronto chemists at out annual WICTO symposium!About this EventThe Working Towards Inclusivity in Chemistry Toronto (WICTO) Symposium is back for its fourth year, bringing together undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows from chemistry departments across southern Ontario (University of Toronto, McMaster University, Wilfrid Laurier University, Toronto Metropolitan University, York University, Ontario Tech University, & Trent University).This full-day event will feature an exciting lineup of activities and opportunities, including:✨ Plenary EDI Lecture by Dr. Kalai Saravanamuttu and Dr. Rodrigo Narro Pérez (McMaster University)Kickstart the day with an engaging keynote by Dr. Saravanamuttu and Dr. Narro Pérez, highlighting an undergraduate course at McMaster examining equity, justice, and anti-racism in science.✨ Data for EDI and Pedagogy Research GroupHear from faculty and staff as they share their ongoing EDI initiatives across chemistry departments and the University as a whole. Learn how these efforts are creating more inclusive academic and research environments and inspiring meaningful change.✨ Career and Teaching Panels with Alumni, Industry, and Teaching-Stream Professor SpeakersJoin us for a series of dynamic panel conversations featuring accomplished alumni and industry professionals as they share their career paths, offer practical advice, and answer your questions about life after graduate school. In addition, we’re hosting a dedicated teaching panel with early-career teaching-stream professors who will discuss their path into teaching and what it’s like to build a career as a non-research Professor.✨ Research Poster SessionsExplore innovative research being conducted by students and postdocs across Toronto. This is a great opportunity to share your work, receive feedback, and discover new ideas.✨ Professional Development Workshops? Green chemistry & systems thinking?‍? Making visually effective presentations✨ Dinner & Networking SessionEnd the day with an informal networking dinner, where you can connect with peers, speakers, and faculty.✨ Lunch, Coffee, and Snacks ProvidedThe full event schedule, including session times and locations, will be emailed to all registered attendees on January 2026.Logistical details:Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PMLocation: TBA, University of Toronto St. George CampusPrice: $15 per person**For students from UTM, UTSC, McMaster, Wilfrid Laurier, Ontario Tech & Trent: transportation reimbursement is available. Please contact WICTO at wicto@utoronto.ca for more details.Sign-up deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026 @ 5:00 PM ESTSpace is limited and will be allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis, with priority given to chemistry graduate students. You will be notified if placed on a waiting list for the event. This event is accessible and open to those affiliated with their respective Departments of Chemistry.Sign up to give a Poster presentation!Interested in gaining communication skills and sharing your graduate research? Sign up to give a Poster presentation during our Poster session! This year, we are encouraging poster submissions from teaching initiatives (Chemistry Teaching Fellowship Program, Visions of Science high school program, etc.) to showcase all the unique projects! Those interested in submitting a poster about a teaching initiative will receive a free ticket to the Symposium and partial reimbursement for the printing of their poster.Poster Presentation Sign Up: hereDeadline to Sign Up: Friday, January 9, 2026 @ 5:00 PM ESTFor UofT Chemistry Graduate Students, PD Hours will be available:Alumni Career Panel Attendance: 1 PD hour (Personal effectiveness or communication)Teaching Panel Attendance: 1 PD hour (Personal effectiveness, communication, or research/teaching skills)Networking Evening Attendance: 2 PD hours (Personal effectiveness or communication)Professional Development Workshop Attendance: 1 PD hour (Communication or research/teaching skills)Poster Session Presenter: 3 PD hours (Communication or research/teaching skills)Max PD Hours for event: 8 hoursAccessibilityWICTO intends for this event to be accessible to anyone in the chemistry community who is interested in attending. If you have an accessibility-related concern (i.e. attendance fee, transportation, layout of the symposium space, etc.), please let us know by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/H38atANSvAkcwZ1N7Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate student, postdoc, or faculty member, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with the vibrant chemistry community in Toronto.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/4th-annual-wicto-symposium-connecting-through-chemistry/100001976058585423
- **Event Categories**: workshops
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Toronto
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: University of Toronto
- **lat**: 43.6633848
- **long**: -79.3960062
- **full address**: University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 4th Annual WICTO Symposium: Connecting Through Chemistry being held?
  - **A:** 4th Annual WICTO Symposium: Connecting Through Chemistry takes place on Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, Canada.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 4th Annual WICTO Symposium: Connecting Through Chemistry?
  - **A:** Tickets for 4th Annual WICTO Symposium: Connecting Through Chemistry are priced at CAD 15 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionCAD 15Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing 4th Annual WICTO Symposium: Connecting Through Chemistry?
  - **A:** 4th Annual WICTO Symposium: Connecting Through Chemistry is organized by Working towards Inclusivity in Chemistry Toronto.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 4th Annual WICTO Symposium: Connecting Through Chemistry is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 4th Annual WICTO Symposium: Connecting Through Chemistry sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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