This year’s conference is taking place in person from November 24th to 27th, featuring a spectacular program in different formats:

CSPC 2026 Format:

AI POLICY AND GOVERNANCE SUMMIT

Tuesday,
Nov 24th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(In Person Only)

• 7 panels, bringing together experts to discuss AI governance, safety, tech adoption, and their impact on policy making

SYMPOSIUMS

Wednesday,
Nov 25th
9:00am – 12:00pm
(In Person Only)

• 4 Symposia:
– Northern Sovereignty
– Talent Development
– The Moonshot We Can’t Afford to Miss – Policy and Strategic Investment to Transform Dementia Research and Innovation for Societal Impact
– Transforming R&I Investments into Canadian Economic Sovereignty:
A Federal-Provincial Dialogue

• Includes 15+ sessions

MAIN CONFERENCE

Wednesday,
Nov 25th – Friday, Nov 27th
(In Person Only)

• 50+ Concurrent Sessions
• 7 Plenary Sessions
• 2 Luncheon Talks
• 2 Breakfast Sessions
• Fireside Chats
• 2 Receptions
• Gala Dinner

CSPC 2026 Tracks:

STI, Sovereignty, and National Capability
The Challenge of Implementation – Coordination and Collaboration
Productivity, Competitiveness, and Economic Transformation
Civil Society, Public Trust, Social Cohesion, and Democratic Resilience
Talent Development and Future Skills
Science and Innovation Diplomacy and Geopolitical Shift
Northern and Arctic Knowledge and Innovation – Key to Canadian Sovereignty?

CSPC 2026 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 2026 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.

Join the discussions and register for CSPC 2026 Now!

Registration will be open soon!