The overall theme of the Congress is Science Serving Society. The Congress will bring together a wide range of scientists and other professionals with a focus on topics in climate, atmosphere, ocean, hydrology, cryosphere, and earth sciences and their application as services to our society.

The Congress will feature:

• Plenary presentations by leading researchers
• Science sessions that highlight top Canadian and international research contributions across the breadth of the domains of interest of our three societies, as well as sessions that highlight the translation of the science into services that benefit society
• An online lecture of interest to the general public
• Three short workshops sponsored by the CGU that will be of particular interest to young hydrologists
• A high level of interaction of presenters with those attending the sessions for both oral and poster papers, as formal questions and answers, more general discussions and opportunities for one-on-one and small group discussions
• Networking among participants, an awards ceremony and other activities to be announced