What to Expect

This year’s conference is in person from Nov 20th to 22nd with spectacular panels and programs.

CSPC 2024 features a spectacular program in different formats:

CSPC 2024 Format:

Wednesday, Nov 20th

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Symposiums (5 themes)
(In Person Only)

Include 15+ sessions:
• Innovation Policy
• Scaling Research for Impact: From Local Insights to Global Solutions
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Youth Entrepreneurship
• Gala Dinner

Thursday, Nov 21st – Friday, Nov 22nd

Main Conference
(In-Person Only)

• 50+ Concurrent Sessions
• 5 Plenary Sessions
• Three Luncheon Talks
• Three Breakfast Sessions
• Networking

CSPC 2024 tracks are:

Science, Knowledge, and Policy

Science, Knowledge, and Society

Innovation Policy and Economic Development

Science, International Affairs and Security

Science and the Next Generation

Grand Challenges

CSPC 2024 is expecting over 1000 participants, and 300+ speakers from across the globe, presenting in 50+ panel sessions covering a wide range of topics grouped in six tracks.

The conference will include a spectacular Gala Dinner featuring the Award Ceremony, which has become a signature annual event to celebrate Canadian science and innovation policy achievements.

CSPC 2024 attracts current and future leaders from all sectors and communities of science, innovation, technology, and policy across the country and internationally to discuss the challenges and solutions of our time.