As a Futures Forum event, the Leaders Summit is the flagship gathering for presidents and senior leaders from CICan member institutions. It’s a space to connect, exchange ideas, spark innovation, and chart a bold course for the sector’s future.
This year’s inaugural Summit will focus on effectively positioning the sector within a rapidly evolving political landscape. Participants will gain the tools and messaging needed to adopt a challenge-based advocacy approach – one that positions colleges and institutes as indispensable partners in addressing Canada’s most pressing problems. We’ll also explore real-time insights into the latest sectoral trends, issues and challenges facing college leaders while co-developing actionable, forward-focused solutions. Key experts from Canada and abroad will also attend to provide valuable insights to animate and inform our discussions.
More than just a conference, the Summit is a dynamic, member-driven experience designed for leaders to amplify your institution’s impact and build a unified, forward-thinking sector.
Note: This is a closed, invite-only event for CICan member presidents, director generals, and up to three members of their executive leadership team.
What to expect
Engage in member-led discussions on critical issues impacting institutional leadership and the sector's future during system disruption. Topics include narrative-building and advocacy for sustainable system funding, flexible learning models, attracting and meeting new and diverse learner needs, and building partnerships for sector resilience in a changing political landscape.
Access tools and messaging to support your institutional priorities while amplifying the sector’s unified voice in Ottawa. Together, we’ll strengthen our collective impact and position colleges and institutes as key partners in national policy and funding discussions.
Build meaningful and strategic connections with senior federal decision-makers, public service officials, and sector partners. With an election on the horizon, the Summit offers a chance to build and strengthen the relationships college leaders need to advance their interests federally.
The Summit offers real-time practical strategies and insights to help college leaders navigate emerging trends and challenges. Participants will gain tools to tackle institutional leadership hurdles and adopt future-ready solutions to evolve business models and drive system transformation.
