The fourteenth annual Canadian Statistics Student Conference (CSSC) will take place on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, one day before the Statistical Society of Canada’s Annual Meeting begins. Registration and abstract submission will open in January 2026.

Student Research Presentations

Students will have the opportunity to present their research in statistics through oral and poster presentations, and network with others sharing their research interests. 

Keynote Address

We’re pleased to announce a keynote address given by Dr. Grace Y. Yi, a professor and Tier I Canada Research Chair in Data Science at the University of Western Ontario. She received her PhD in Statistics from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on developing methodology to address challenges around the areas of  Data Science, public health, epidemiological studies, and social sciences. 
https://www.csd.uwo.ca/people/faculty/bios/yi.html 

Social

As part of CSSC 2026, we will have social breaks between events and a networking lunch to engage with other students, invited speakers, and conference sponsors. At the end of the day, we will host a social event to conclude the conference.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD levels for each of the following:

   - Best Posters (Virtual) of the CSSC 
   - Best Posters (In-person) of the CSSC 
   - Best Oral Presentations (In-person) of the CSSC

We also plan to distribute several Travel Awards to oral and poster presenters. The number of travel awards will depend on available funding.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact the SSC Student Conference organizing committee at ssc.student.conference@gmail.com.

We would also like to thank our sponsors: