Schedule

2026: Fairmont Chateau Whistler, September 23-27 | Sep 22, 2:00 PM PDT – Sep 27, 11:00 AM PDT Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Tue, Sep 22

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
4 hours
Pub Crawl
Whistler Village
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
7:45 PM - 9:45 PM
2 hours
Vallea Lumina Nightwalk
Vallea Lumina
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars

Wed, Sep 23

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1 hour
Downhill Mountain Biking
Whistler Blackcomb Mountain
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3 hours 30 minutes
Fishing Adventure
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2 hours 30 minutes
Lunch: 4 restaurant progressive guided tour
Whistler Village
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2 hours
Hiking
Whistler Blackcomb Mountain
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2 hours
Pickleball
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2 hours
Blackcomb Gondola Ride
Blackcomb Mountain
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3 hours
Registration Desk
Macdonald Ballroom Foyer
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
1 hour
Board of Directors Gathering
Spirit Room of Mallard Lounge
Board of Directors
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
3 hours
Welcome Reception
Woodland Terrace
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Industry
Ted Adams Scholars
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
1 hour
Ted Adams Scholarship Recipient Reception
Spirit Room of Mallard Lounge
Board of Directors
Ted Adams Scholars
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
2 hours 30 minutes
Hospitality Suite
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
1 hour
New Fellow Reception
Spirit Room of Mallard Lounge
New Fellows

Thu, Sep 24

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
2 hours
Breakfast
Woodlands Terrace
Companions
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
7:50 AM - 8:00 AM
10 minutes
Opening remarks: President Gaylord
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
30 minutes
Ted Adams Scholarship Award Synopses
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Darcy Broughton
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Claire Gould
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Sophia Lannon
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
45 minutes
Poster Presentations / Industry Exhibits & Morning Break
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Industry
Ted Adams Scholars
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Stephanie Lin
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Suha Patel
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Eva Patil
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
1 hour 15 minutes
Luncheon Lecture: The Search for Extrasolar Planets & Life Outside our Solar System
Macdonald Ballroom
Activities
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
15 minutes
Group Photo- Ted Adams Scholars
Ted Adams Scholars
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
15 minutes
Group Photo - PCOGS Guests
Guests
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
30 minutes
First Business Meeting (PCOGS Fellows Only)
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
15 minutes
Group Photo: PCOGS Fellows
Fellows
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Carolyn Piszczek
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Jessica Reid
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
45 minutes
Break: Industry Exhibits / Poster Presentations / Informal Discussion
Macdonald Ballroom & Foyer
Fellows
Guests
Industry
Ted Adams Scholars
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Rebecca Taub
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
30 minutes
Processional to Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
3 hours
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center Event and Dinner
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
2 hours
Hospitality Suite
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Hospitality Suite
Ted Adams Scholars

Fri, Sep 25

7:00 AM - 7:50 AM
50 minutes
Breakfast
Woodlands Terrace
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
30 minutes
Frank Lynch Memorial Essay
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Simone Van Swam
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
1 hour
James C. & Joan Caillouette Lecture
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
45 minutes
Break: Industry Exhibits / Poster Presentations / Informal Discussion
Macdonald Ballroom & Foyer
Fellows
Guests
Industry
Ted Adams Scholars
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Adrienne Bonham
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Ilana Addis
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3 hours
Jeep (Bear) Photo Safari
Whistler Olympic Park
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
2 hours 30 minutes
Cloudraker Skybridge Hike *IF* open
Whistler Mountain
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
2 hours 30 minutes
Recreational Bike Ride
Whistler Valley Trails
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3 hours
Scandave Thermal Spa
Scandave Thermal Spa
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
1 hour 30 minutes
Audain Art Museum
Audain Art Museum
Activities
Children
Companions
Fellows
Ted Adams Scholars
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
1 hour 30 minutes
Whistler Distillery Tour
Montis Distillery
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
3 hours
Ziptrek Bear Zipline Adventure
Carleton Lodge
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2 hours
Caucus dinners
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
2 hours
Hospitality Suite
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars

Sat, Sep 26

7:00 AM - 7:50 AM
50 minutes
Breakfast
Companions
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
1 hour
Caucus Breakfasts
Fellows
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Michael Ruma
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
30 minutes
Society Guest Presentation: Stephanie Gaw
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
30 minutes
Fellow Presentation: Dawn Kopp
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
30 minutes
Fellow presentation: H. Macer & M. Munro
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted Adams Scholars
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
45 minutes
Break: Industry Exhibits / Poster Presentations / Informal Discussion
Macdonald Ballroom & Foyer
Fellows
Guests
Industry
Ted Adams Scholars
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
1 hour
Presidential Choice Lecture: Michael McHale
Macdonald Ballroom
Fellows
Guests
Scientific Sessions
Ted
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1 hour
Presidential Address
Macdonald Ballroom
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
30 minutes
Presidential Toast
Macdonald Foyer
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
2 hours 30 minutes
Presidential Dinner Dance
Macdonald Ballroom
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
2 hours
Hospitality Suite
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars

Sun, Sep 27

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
2 hours
Farewell Breakfast
Children
Companions
Fellows
Guests
Ted Adams Scholars

Schedule

Tue, Sep 22

Pub Crawl

Vallea Lumina Nightwalk

Wed, Sep 23

Downhill Mountain Biking

Fishing Adventure

Lunch: 4 restaurant progressive guided tour

Hiking

Pickleball

Blackcomb Gondola Ride

Registration Desk

Board of Directors Gathering

Welcome Reception

Ted Adams Scholarship Recipient Reception

Hospitality Suite

New Fellow Reception

Thu, Sep 24

Breakfast

Opening remarks: President Gaylord

Ted Adams Scholarship Award Synopses

Society Guest Presentation: Darcy Broughton

Society Guest Presentation: Claire Gould

Society Guest Presentation: Sophia Lannon

Poster Presentations / Industry Exhibits & Morning Break

Society Guest Presentation: Stephanie Lin

Society Guest Presentation: Suha Patel

Society Guest Presentation: Eva Patil

Luncheon Lecture: The Search for Extrasolar Planets & Life Outside our Solar System

Group Photo- Ted Adams Scholars

Group Photo - PCOGS Guests

First Business Meeting (PCOGS Fellows Only)

Group Photo: PCOGS Fellows

Society Guest Presentation: Carolyn Piszczek

Society Guest Presentation: Jessica Reid

Break: Industry Exhibits / Poster Presentations / Informal Discussion

Society Guest Presentation: Rebecca Taub

Processional to Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center

Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center Event and Dinner

Hospitality Suite

Fri, Sep 25

Breakfast

Frank Lynch Memorial Essay

Society Guest Presentation: Simone Van Swam

James C. & Joan Caillouette Lecture

Break: Industry Exhibits / Poster Presentations / Informal Discussion

Society Guest Presentation: Adrienne Bonham

Society Guest Presentation: Ilana Addis

Jeep (Bear) Photo Safari

Cloudraker Skybridge Hike *IF* open

Recreational Bike Ride

Scandave Thermal Spa

Audain Art Museum

Whistler Distillery Tour

Ziptrek Bear Zipline Adventure

Caucus dinners

Hospitality Suite

Sat, Sep 26

Breakfast

Caucus Breakfasts

Society Guest Presentation: Michael Ruma

Society Guest Presentation: Stephanie Gaw

Fellow Presentation: Dawn Kopp

Fellow presentation: H. Macer & M. Munro

Break: Industry Exhibits / Poster Presentations / Informal Discussion

Presidential Choice Lecture: Michael McHale

Presidential Address

Presidential Toast

Presidential Dinner Dance

Hospitality Suite

Sun, Sep 27

Farewell Breakfast

Cloudraker Skybridge Hike IF open