The CICan Leaders Forum for college and institute Presidents and CEOs will be held at the Westin Hotel, Ottawa, on November 5-6, 2018.

The Forum will provide college and institute leaders with thought leadership on policy priorities related to the role of their institutions in building a more inclusive and innovative Canada. The event will also provide opportunities to engage with parliamentarians and senior federal officials to share advocacy priorities.

This year, to strengthen our advocacy positioning on the federal government’s Innovation and Skills Plan, the CICan Symposium: Accelerating Innovation through Applied Research for college and institute Heads of Applied Research will be held in parallel with the Forum. While the Forum and Symposium will run concurrently, there will be common sessions for Presidents and Heads of Applied Research on the afternoon of November 5, with a focus on Applied Research and Innovation.

Presidents and Heads of Applied Research are  also invited to attend the Student Innovation Showcase on the Hill on November 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Skilled and creative college and institute students will have the opportunity to showcase their applied research projects, along with their lead researchers. All members of parliament and senators have been invited to attend the showcase. This will be a great opportunity to exchange with federal policy makers on the importance of college and institute applied research!

Location and Schedule

Westin Hotel
1 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4

Reception

Student Innovation Showcase on the Hill and Reception

Monday, November 5, 2018
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sir John A. MacDonald Building, Room 100

Registration Fee

Participants are responsible for meals not included in the registration fee.

Cancellation Policy

Our cancellation policy is as follows:

• Substitutions are accepted by email up to November 2, 2018.
• You can cancel your own registration online up to November 2, 2018 or email us your cancellation request.
• Prior to October 1, 2018: A refund of 50% of the full amount paid.
• After September 30, 2018: No refunds.

We do not accept cancellations by phone.

Accommodation

Please note that accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin Hotel, at a preferred rate of $219 + taxes for a traditional room, $279 + taxes for a Deluxe Parliament View, prior to October 1, 2018.
Online Reservation (https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/CiCan)

Travel

If you are traveling by plane, we invite you to take advantage of our 10% discount rate for the following company:
Air Canada
Group Code: 2MZQFMP1

Reservations: Online only at aircanada.com
Restrictions:

• The booking is to be made to the following city: Ottawa, YOW (ON)
• The travel period begins Monday, October 29, 2018 and ends Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
• No discount will apply to Tango bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S.

Contact

Program Information: Anne-Marie Robert, 613-746-2222 ext. 3117
Registration Information: Bruce Landry, 613-746-5916