18th Canadian Science and Innovation Policy Conference

The Canadian Science and Innovation Policy Conference is a forum for discussions on science, technology, and innovation policy, bringing together more than 1,000 participants and 300 speakers from government, academia, industry, and the nonprofit sector. The 18th annual conference is themed “Sovereignty by Design: Mobilizing Action to Reshape Canada’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Capacity.” The program includes an AI Policy and Governance Summit, specialized symposia, and a main conference featuring more than 50 panel sessions, plenaries, fireside chats, and networking events focused on topics ranging from innovation policy and economic competitiveness to public trust, talent development, and science diplomacy.