CANARIE Summit 2016
Navigating our Data-Driven Future
November 22 - 23, 2016
Come together in beautiful Montreal and engage with Canada’s leaders in scientific research, private industry and government to explore how the torrent of data is impacting policy, technology, infrastructure, and behaviour.
LEARN
Learn about ground-breaking Canadian scientific discoveries that will shape our lives
BUILD
Build new, cross-sector and cross-technology relationships through networking opportunities
CONTRIBUTE
Contribute your thoughts and ideas to help shape Canada into an innovation powerhouse on the world stage
Why should you attend?
2015 Attendee Feedback Highlights
“Highlights include having all attendees in the same room, venue is great, opening and closing keynotes were very interesting and engaging. CANARIE staff are very engaging and professional, networking is always great. Oh yes, throw the mic was quite engaging.”“The diverse group of speakers provided a fertile mix of ideas and topics to engage others in conversation and debate. I had a good number of discussions with other attendees, whom I had not met before, about some of the speakers’ topics. It makes the trip intellectually stimulating, and well worth the effort to attend.”“I enjoyed networking sessions, and some talks were pointing at good questions to think about.”“The keynotes were an excellent choice, setting the conversation for the rest of the Summit. Hearing about the latest trends in research and innovation is one of the reasons why I regularly attend the Summit.”Platinum Sponsor
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Program
Please note: the CANARIE National Summit will be conducted in English.
All National Summit sessions, including meals and networking breaks will take place at the Hotel OMNI Mont Royal.
| November 22, 2016 | ||
| 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
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| 9:30 AM | Welcome Address |
Jim Ghadbane Kathryn Anthonisen |
| 9:45 AM | Keynote: The Open Source Outbreak |
Dr. Jennifer Gardy |
| 10:45 AM | Break and Networking Session |
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| 11:15 AM | Dataversity |
Mark Leggott |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch and Networking Session |
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| 1:30 PM | Cognitive Computing and the Art of Fly Fishing |
Campbell Robertson |
| 2:30 PM | Blind Date: How Art and Data Met |
Leanne Elias |
| 3:30 PM | Break and Networking Session |
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| 4:00 PM | The Role of the NREN as the Internet Evolves |
Erik Huizer |
| 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Evening Reception |
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| November 23, 2016 | ||
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
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| 9:00 AM | Welcome Address |
Kathryn Anthonisen |
| 9:05 AM | Data: Today’s Critical Capital |
Dr. Paul Terry |
| 10:00 AM | Lessons from Canada’s First Open Data Exchange |
Kevin Tuer, PhD, PEng |
| 10:45 AM | Break and Networking Session |
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| 11:15 AM | Infrastructure for Data: A Canadian Status Report |
Panel Dominique Bérubé, Moderator Scott Henwood Randy Jones Mark Leggott Dugan O’Neil Thomas Tam |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch and Networking Session |
CANARIE Town Hall CANARIE Executive Team |
| 1:30 PM | Advancing Arctic Science: Understanding a Changing Arctic |
Dr. Maribeth Murray |
| 2:45 PM | Policy and Technology Innovation at Facebook |
Kevin Chan |
| 3:45 PM | Closing Remarks |
Jim Ghadbane Kathryn Anthonisen |
Registration
All fees are in CAD and are subject to GST and QST. Registration fees include all on-site meals throughout the Summit proceedings.
| CANARIE Members* | Non-Members | |
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| Early Bird Rate (pre September 30th) | $299 | $349 |
| Standard Rate | $349 | $399 |
| On-site Registration Rate | $449 | $499 |
*Check to see if your organization is a CANARIE Member.
Register NowSponsorship
Sponsors of CANARIE’s National Summit have the opportunity to increase their exposure to 175+ senior members of Canada’s research, education, and innovation communities.
The 2015 National Summit drew nearly 175 senior leaders from the higher education, not-for-profit, government, and private sectors. Speakers addressed a range of topics, including robotics, wearables, and medical technologies. Attendees reported high satisfaction with the event, with an overall satisfaction assessment of 90%. An overwhelming majority of participants said they would recommend the Summit to colleagues.
Attendee Profile: National Summit 2015
| Platinum Sponsor $7,500* | Gold Sponsor $5,000* 2 available | Silver Sponsor $2,500* |
| *For CANARIE Members. Non-Member Price is $10,100. | *For CANARIE Members. Non-Member Price is $7,600. | *For CANARIE Members. Non-Member Price is $5,100. |
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| Silver Sponsors may choose one of the following options: Option A
Option B
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* CANARIE membership includes a $2,600 discount per year for a CANARIE program, i.e. Canadian Access Federation or Sponsorship. The member organization may select the CANARIE program to which its annual discount could be applied.
Should you wish to become a CANARIE member, you can find more information and complete the online form at: canarie.ca/members/members.
How to Sponsor
Please complete a Sponsorship Agreement and send it to sponsorship@canarie.ca. CANARIE’s Finance team will issue an invoice upon receipt of the Sponsorship Agreement.
If you have any questions about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Ela Ienzi
Communications Manager
ela.ienzi@canarie.ca
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Partner
Travel & Accommodations
OMNI Mont Royal ** Fully Booked **
1050 Sherbrooke Street West
Rated a prestigious four-star by Hébergement Québec and Four Diamond by AAA/CAA, the Omni Mont-Royal provide travelers with an array of hotel amenities and guest services in a luxury setting. Surrounded by a vast array of boutiques and restaurants, the Omni offers you the utmost in hospitality and convenience.
Parking
Valet parking: $29 inclusive of taxes (in and out privileges)
Self-parking: various indoor parking garages near the hotel
Prices are subject to change without notice. Alternatively, public parking is available at lots throughout downtown Montreal.
Delta Marriott
475 President-Kennedy Avenue
Located in the heart of the city’s downtown district, the Delta Marriott offers all of the comforts of home, along with convenient access to some of Canada’s most famous attractions. The rooms and suites showcase modern design and intuitive amenities like free Wi-Fi access, 24-hour room service and proximity to many great restaurants.
CANARIE’s room blocks at the OMNI Mont Royal are now sold out, but a block with highly discounted rates has been secured at the downtown Delta Marriott Hotel. Many large conferences are taking place in Montreal during the week of the National Summit. We encourage Summit attendees to book accommodations as soon as possible.
Rate: Two-bedroom Suite – $149 + taxes / night
Online Reservations: Click here for preferred CANARIE rate.
Parking
Valet parking: $32 per day
Self-parking: $26.50 at the hotel, various indoor parking garages near the hotel
Prices do not include taxes and are subject to change without notice. Alternatively, public parking is available at lots throughout downtown Montreal.
Travel to Montreal
Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Visit the Aéroports de Montréal website to find flight information and rental car options. Transportation is also available directly from the terminal to downtown Montreal via bus, taxi and limousine service.
VIA Rail
VIA Rail provides frequent daily service to Montreal from most Canadian cities. Montreal’s Central Station is a short 15-minute walk from the CANARIE Summit venue.
Public Transit
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM)
A public corporation, the STM serves the mobility needs of residents and visitors by offering an efficient public transit system (bus and metro). At the heart of Montréal life since 1966, the metro system counts 68 stations and provides more than 1.3 million passenger trips each day.
Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit or extend your stay by checking out Montreal Tourism’s suggestions of things to do when visiting this beautiful city.
Local Dining
Whether you are seeking fine dining or quick take-out, Montreal is host to a widely diverse range of restaurants to fit every palate. The city’s ethnic diversity will allow you to travel the tastes of the globe as you explore your surroundings.
Contact
Registration Questions
Please email registration@canarie.ca or call 1-613-680-6950.
Omni Mont Royal
1050 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal