WE Can Reason Conference

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Western Canadian Reason Conference, abbreviated WeCanReason (WCR) !

We are off to an exciting start on 2024. We are proud to announce that the conference will take place at the University of Calgary Downtown Campus. It is right on the C-Train line for easy access. We have partnered with the S andman Hotel across the street where we will have a meal and entertainment.

We have our first 4 speakers lined up for 2024! More speakers are coming soon!

Hemant Mehta is the founder and editor of FriendlyAtheist.com, a YouTube creator, and a podcast co-host. He is a former National Board Certified math teacher in the suburbs of Chicago and continues to coach a competitive public speaking team. He has also written multiple books.
Dr Eugenie Scott is an internationally-known expert on the creationism and evolution controversy and science denialism, and is called upon by the press and other media to explain science to the general public. She is the author of Evolution vs Creationism: An Introduction
Kat MacLeod plays a role in shaping the future of healthcare through her mentorship of pharmacy and medical students regarding the potential pitfalls of herbal remedies. Kat’s presentations highlight the importance of critically evaluating the safety and efficacy of these products. Listen to an interview with Kat at The Skeptic Zone.
Jonathan Jarry is a science communicator with McGill University’s Office for Science and Society (OSS ), dedicated to separating sense from nonsense on the scientific stage. He has a Master’s degree in molecular biology and he brings his experience in cancer research, human genetics, rehabilitation research, and forensic biology to the work he does for the public. More about Jonathan is available here.