Western Canadian Linear Algebra Meeting (WCLAM) 2026
The Western Canadian Linear Algebra Meeting (WCLAM) is a biennial mathematics conference that brings together researchers and students from across Western Canada and beyond.
Capilano University is proud to host the 2026 edition of WCLAM at its main North Vancouver campus on May 30–31, 2026.
The program will feature keynote lectures, contributed talks and a poster session highlighting interdisciplinary applications of linear algebra.
This event will promote collaboration and knowledge exchange within the linear algebra community, while also showcasing CapU's commitment to STEM research and teaching.
The conference is expected to attract 65-70 participants and will be supported by major academic sponsors, including PIMS (Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences) and ILAS (International Linear Algebra Society).
Registration and abstract submission
Registration and abstract submissions for WCLAM 2026 are open from March 10 to April 30.
After April 30, abstract submissions will no longer be accepted; however, if you plan to attend the meeting, please contact us at wclam2026@capilanou.ca.
Conference schedule
- Saturday, May 30 - 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Welcome remarks, keynote address, contributed talks, a poster session and an informal banquet - Sunday, May 31 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Morning research talks and a closing session in the afternoon
Confirmed plenary speakers
- Minerva Catral (Xavier University, USA) - Combinatorial matrix theory; analytic number theory.
Dr. Catral's work investigates how combinatorial matrix properties - such as sign or zero-nonzero patterns - affect algebraic features like power positivity and inertia. - Beatrice Meini (University of Pisa, Italy) - Numerical linear algebra (ILAS lecturer).
Dr. Meini specializes in numerical methods for applied matrix problems, including algebraic Riccari equations and Markov chains. Her plenary talk at WCLAM 2026 is sponsored by the International Linear Algebra Society. - Pietro Paparella (University of Washington, USA) - Matrix analysis.
Dr. Paparella's research focuses on entrywise nonnegative matrices and their spectral properties.
Accommodations
Due to seasonal availability, it is recommended that attendees book their accommodations as soon as possible. Below are some hotels in the nearby area.
- Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver
- Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel
- Pinnacle Hotel - Vancouver Harbourfront
Dining
Attendees are responsible for their own lunches on Saturday, some local options are listed below. There is an offsite dinner on Saturday night, location TBD.
- BjornBar - 100-700 Old Lillooet Rd.
- United Strangers - 2740 Mt. Seymour Parkway
- White Spot - 333 Brooksbank Ave. (Park and Tilford)
- Momiji Japanese Cuisine - 3720 Mt. Seymour Parkway
Transportation
Uber and Lyft are available via their respective apps.
There are also Evo CarShares available, or you can check out bus or SeaBus schedules.
Parking / EV charging
Visit the the Daily Parking page (park in Lot 2) for daily parking rates and Electric Vehicle Charging page for maps of EV chargers on CapU's main campus.
Sponsors
- Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS)
- International Linear Algebra Society (ILAS)
- Capilano University