What to Expect

This year’s conference is in person from Nov 19th to 21st with spectacular panels and programs.

CSPC 2025 features a spectacular program in different formats:

CSPC 2026 Format:

Wednesday, Nov 25th

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Symposiums
(In Person Only)

Include 15+ sessions:
• TBD

Thursday, Nov 26th – Friday, Nov 27th

Main Conference
(In-Person Only)

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

CSPC 2026 tracks are:

Policy and Governance for a Resilient STI Ecosystem

Science, Society and Public Engagement in STI

Industry Leadership and Economic Growth

Science Diplomacy and Geopolitical Shifts

Next Generation, Talent Development

Addressing Grand Challenges and Emerging Risks

CSPC 2025 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 2025 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.