Growing Impact

February 12 - 14, 2024

Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre by Marriott | Ottawa, Ontario

CICan’s 2024 Applied Research Symposium is one of the premiere college and institute applied research events of the year. It will provide a platform for the applied research community to celebrate and reflect on the growth of our system and how colleges and institutes help drive innovation even further in their communities, their regions, and across Canada.

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2024

What to expect

Hosted this year in Ottawa, the 2024 CICan Applied Research Symposium promises to provide extensive networking and professional development opportunities for attendees of all levels. You will be inspired by leading thinkers in applied research, network by engaging in interactive sessions, connect with funders and collaborators, hear from policymakers, and learn about the tremendous impact that applied research has on Canada’s innovation ecosystem.

Our Keynote Speakers and Panels

Michael Fox

President & CEO
Indigenous & Community Engagement

Leading with Strength

Indigenous Women in Entrepreneurship

An Indigenous Lens on AI

Transforming the Future of Education, Communication, and Knowledge-Sharing
Streams

Growing Innovation in Canadian Firms

This stream will highlight the role of college research in supporting collaborations with for-profit entities. Panels will include discussions on successful business innovation projects, strategies for identifying and solidifying business partnerships, unique methods for leveraging funding or encouraging private investment, and other projects and approaches relevant to supporting business-focused innovation services.