Lotus STEMM 2026 Annual General Meeting: Rooted in Community

ROOTED IN COMMUNITY

Join us at the 2026 Lotus STEMM Annual General Meeting (AGM). We're celebrating what this community has built over the past year, the people who made it possible, and where we're headed next. Expect an evening of networking and celebration, with poster presentations, showcases, STEMM trivia, networking, awards spotlighting women in STEMM, and great food.

Date: Sat. Sept 19th, 2026 

Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm 

Location: The Den, Sheridan College, Brampton Campus, 816 Sheridan College Dr, Brampton, ON L6Y 5H9

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cRDMCmXeyyGGnaBN7 

Registration is free, but space is limited! Register now to secure your spot! 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS OPEN!

Present a poster at the Lotus STEMM 2026 AGM on your STEMM research or community-engaged project. Open to students, researchers, clinicians, and community members.

Link to apply: https://forms.gle/a9zMRBCMHLTJjk43A 

Deadline to apply: Sept 7th, 2026 at 11.59pm 

AWARD NOMINATIONS: 

• Award 1: South Asian Women in STEMM Impact Award

• Award 2: Lotus STEMM Volunteer Recognition Award 

You will be able to nominate someone / yourself at the event for the awards mentioned above.

AGENDA

4:30pm: Registration 

5:00pm sharp: AGM Program Begins 

• Welcoming Remarks & Land Acknowledgement

• Chair, Treasurer and CEO Statement

• FundraisingUpdates 

• Project Showcase: Misinformation (AI & Sexual Health)

• Project Showcase: Assume We Can

6:30pm: Food Served, Networking, & Poster Presentations

7:20pm: Awards & Closing Remarks 

All are welcome. You do not need to be a Lotus STEMM member to attend. Bring friends and family. 

ACCESSIBILITY

The Den at Sheridan College's Brampton (Davis) Campus is a wheelchair-accessible venue. 

QUESTIONS

Please reach us at lotusstemm@gmail.com if you have any questions.