Frequently asked questions
General information
CANVAS 2026 will take place in Portland, OR | Nov. 1 - 4, 2026
The meeting runs from Sunday, November 1 through Wednesday, November 4.
You do not need to be a member to attend, but registration rates are reduced for members and in addition to these savings, membership provides a wide variety of benefits for all.
No meals are included, but there are breaks and receptions where snacks and coffee may be available.
The CANVAS 2026 program is usually finalized in August and will be available online.
The Societies’ policy is to waive registration rates for non-member invited symposia speakers only. If you are a member of ASA, CSSA, or SSSA, you must register normally. If you are a non-member speaking in a volunteer session, you must register normally.
Job seekers and employers will connect with jobs, internships, and fellowships in academia, industry, government, and non-profit sectors at the Career Center. There is not physical location to post ads onsite, so we recommend to post in the Member Hub.
Most attendees wear business casual clothing, although some dress more formally for giving their presentations. The meeting rooms are often kept at cool temperatures, so layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, you can earn CEUs toward your Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg), or Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) certifications. See pre-approved sessions for CEUs here.
Yes, please check the meeting app for the location.
The Societies do not offer childcare services at CANVAS. The hotel in which you’re staying may have some recommendations for companies that provide this service. We are not responsible for recommendations provided by any of the hotels.
Yes, please check the meeting app for the location.
Receptions and breaks are buffet-style functions, which will allow you to select foods that meet your needs, but it's important to keep your information with us up to date so we can order accordingly. Please update your dietary restrictions/needs here.
Stay tuned for this information!
Abstracts
Dates and deadlines for abstracts and registration is coming soon.
Not a problem! Please note that abstracts at this point are “holding slots” that reserve your spot in the desired session. The Program Planning Committee will require a title, full payment, and just enough abstract content to ensure your submissions are placed in proper sessions. Research details and more solid content can be added through the last day of the meeting. Edits to your abstract will be reflected in the online/app versions of the program—even while onsite.
No. Meeting registration is a separate process that is required for all presenters.
There is a limit of two contributed submissions per presenting author per Society.
Submitting authors will be notified of their abstract acceptance and presentation scheduling in early September.
Please make sure you’re listed as the presenting author and have the correct email address entered in your abstract submission. If that is correct, please check your organization’s spam filter.
Please email your request (including your abstract ID number for expediency) to the Technical Program Manager.
No refunds will be available for abstract submissions.
You will need your email submission confirmation, which contains login instructions, and then you will be able to edit the author, title, content, etc. Editing of submissions can be done all the way up to the start of CANVAS. If you can't find this email, log in with your Society login information here.
- Go to My Account - My Invoices and sign in.
- Click on the invoice number. This will take you to a screen where you can view and print/download your receipt.
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