Specialized Sessions, Tours, and Workshops

Share your expertise, passion, and connections by hosting a session at CANVAS 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

A tour is a professional field trip that occurs prior to, during, or following CANVAS.

Before submitting, please visit Tour & Workshops information regarding tour creation and logistics.

Submissions are open through March 27.

A workshop is an interactive, hands-on educational program for a relatively small group of people that emphasizes exchange of ideas and the demonstration and application of techniques, skills, etc.

Before submitting, please visit Tour & Workshops information regarding workshop creation and logistics.

Submissions are open through March 27.

A Special Session is a session/symposium presented at CANVAS that does not fit into just one division/community program. It is typically broader scope, and the interest and subject matter may cross multiple divisions, communities, or societies.

Before submitting, please view the Special Session Guidelines for instructions and tips on formulating a strong proposal.

Special Session submissions closed February 20.

Open only to SSSA Members to propose, Cross Divisional Symposia are sessions presented at CANVAS that do not fit into a single division's program. Topics must be sufficiently broad and represent the interest of at least three SSSA Divisions.

Before submitting, read the SSSA Cross Divisional Symposia Guidelines.

Cross Divisional submissions closed February 20.

Need extra funding for an ASA CANVAS activity?

Before submitting, read the ASA Competitive PEF Proposal Guidelines.

Competitive PEF submissions closed February 20.