Stronger Together: Celebrating Inspiring Collaborations & Remarkable Successes
What happens when teams and organizations unexpectedly move from competition to collaboration? Is competition for ideas and solutions really a zero sum game? Join us at this year’s CANARIE Summit to celebrate and learn from examples of remarkable successes born of unexpected collaborations. See for yourself how competitors, adversaries, and seemingly unconnected entities joined forces to develop brighter ideas, make faster discoveries, and amplify the greater good for all.
Challenge.
Challenge your assumptions of what winning looks like, in research and innovation.
Explore.
Explore how global and national collaborations are making us safer, healthier, and more connected.
Engage.
Engage with old friends and new colleagues to consider new collaborations that once seemed impossible.
Who Should Attend?
Research and Education Organizations
- Vice Presidents, Finance and Administration
- Vice Presidents, Research
- Chief Information Officers
- Chief Information Security Officers
- Researchers
- Network Architects
- Executive Directors and staff of non-profit organizations serving Canada’s research and education sector
- Staff of Research and Education Networks
Private Sector
- Cybersecurity professionals
- Network engineers
- Professionals in solutions and services focused on the Canadian research and education sector
Other
- Cybersecurity professionals
Government
- Mid-senior officers in Science Policy, Innovation, Information Technology/ Security
What to Expect at the CANARIE Summit?
You can expect an exceptional conference experience. The last in-person conference had an average attendee rating of 93% for the “Overall Experience.”
The speakers were all great and engaging, networking opportunities were amazing, and the balance and timing of the overall conference is well done. Good job to the team!The presenters were all extremely engaging and well-prepared to deliver quality presentations. They also all prepared time for great Q/A sessions. The event was very well organized, nothing felt rushed or prolonged. Well done!Great turnout! One of the best conferences of the year (and there are many as we know). Small enough not to get lost in the shuffle, large enough for great connections and collaborations. Great content and fabulous hosts!Summit Premier Partner
Summit Collaborating Partner
Summit Promoter
Summit Advocate
Featured Speakers
Keynote: Eli Enns
Co-founder and President | Iisaak Olam Foundation
Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership: We Rise Together!
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Keynote: Dr. Bill Hunter
President & CEO | Canary Medical Inc.
Convergence – Bringing Technologies, Academia, and Companies Together
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Keynote: Dr. Gihan Kamel
Principal Scientist and Team Supervisor | SESAME (Synchrotron-Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East)
The Transformative Impact of Scientific Collaborations in the Middle East
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Keynote: Clynt King
Independent Indigenous Environmental Consultant
Keynote: Dr. Beau Lotto
Neuroscientist, Entrepreneur, and Author of Deviate
Leadership unMastered
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Keynote: Jayson Myers
Chief Executive Officer | Next Generation Manufacturing Canada
World-leading Advanced Manufacturing in Canada: Powered by Collaboration
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Keynote: Dr. Tom O'Neill
Professor and Director, Individual and Team Performance Lab | Department of Psychology, University of Calgary
How do Modern Teams Succeed? The Evolution of Research and Discovery from Individual Thought to Teaming
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Keynote: Dr. Robin Roth
Professor, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics | University of Guelph
Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership: We Rise Together!
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Keynote: Cheryl Schmitz
Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President, Administrative Services | Saskatchewan Polytechnic
C3 Panel: Community Collaborations in Cybersecurity
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Keynote: Isaac Straley
Chief Information Security Officer | University of Toronto
C3 Panel: Community Collaborations in Cybersecurity
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Keynote: Amy Starzynski Coddens
Strategic Partnership Manager | REN-ISAC
C3 Panel: Community Collaborations in Cybersecurity
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Keynote: Dr. Rashid Sumaila
University Killam Professor, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs | University of British Columbia
Tackling Complex National and Global Issues through Collaboration: OceanCanada Case Study
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Keynote: Peter Wilenius
Vice President, Cybersecurity Programs and Services
C3 Panel: Community Collaborations in Cybersecurity
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Please note: the CANARIE Summit will be conducted in English, but simultaneous French interpretation will be offered.
| October 25, 2022 | ||
| 8 – 9:30 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
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| 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Opening Remarks |
Clynt King – Independent Indigenous Environmental Consultant |
| 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. | ||
| 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Networking Break |
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| 11:15 – 12:15 p.m. | Tackling Complex National and Global Issues through Collaboration: OceanCanada Case Study |
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| 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch and Networking Session |
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| 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. | The Transformative Impact of Scientific Collaborations in the Middle East |
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| 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | World-leading Advanced Manufacturing in Canada: Powered by Collaboration |
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| 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. | Networking Break |
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| 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. | Convergence – Bringing Technologies, Academia, and Companies Together |
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| 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
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| October 26, 2022 | ||
| 7 - 8 a.m. | Summit 5K Fun Run |
Meet in Sheraton Hotel Lobby |
| 7:45 – 9 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
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| 9 – 9:05 a.m. | Welcome |
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| 9:05 – 10 a.m. | ||
| 10 - 11 a.m | Isaac Straley
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| 11 - 11:30 a.m. | Networking Break |
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| 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. | Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership: We Rise Together! |
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| 12:30 - 12: 45 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Jim Ghadbane | President and CEO, CANARIE Kathryn Anthonisen | Vice President, External Relations, CANARIE |
| 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch and Networking Session |
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Registration
All fees are in CAD and are subject to HST. Registration fees include all on-site meals throughout the Summit, including the Welcome Reception on October 25. This year’s Summit is optimized for an in-person experience; however, all sessions will be streamed live via Zoom for guests who are unable to attend.
| CANARIE Members* | Non-Members | |
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| Early Bird Rate - Closed | $349 | $399 |
| Standard Rate - Closed | $399 | $449 |
| Late and On-Site Registration Rate (October 8 - 26) | $499 | $549 |
| Student (10 student passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Student identification will be verified onsite) | $149 | $199 |
| Virtual | $99 | $149 |
*Check to see if your organization is a Member of CANARIE.
Register NowWe are looking forward to welcoming you back in person and recognize that everyone’s comfort levels are different. Our team is working hard to make the event feel comfortable and safe for all attendees.
The venue’s protocols will depend on Ontario’s public health guidelines in October. Additionally, we will take a few steps for the comfort and added safety of our staff and attendees:
– Full vaccination (as defined by the Government of Ontario) is mandatory for all attendees. Upon check-in, all attendees’ vaccination status will be verified, along with government-issued photo ID.
– Masks are strongly recommended for all attendees throughout the conference, except while eating, drinking, or presenting.
– Complementary rapid antigen tests will be available for all attendees at the registration desk.
To keep our staff and other attendees safe, we respectfully ask you to join the virtual stream of the Summit if you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
Sponsorship
The CANARIE Summit is an annual showcase for trailblazing visionaries from academia, the private sector, and the public service who discuss their transformative work with an intimate gathering of senior-level leaders from Canada’s research, education, and innovation communities.
CANARIE Summit sponsors can strengthen their exposure to and collaboration with attendees through extended networking sessions and opportunities that include brand promotion, exhibition, and the introduction of speakers.
2019 Attendee Profile
| Summit Premier Partner | Summit Collaborating Partner | Summit Promoter | Summit Advocate | À la Carte Add-ons (must be purchased with another level) |
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| $7,500 CANARIE Members* $10,100 Non-Members |
$5,000 CANARIE Members* $7,600 Non-Members |
$2,500 CANARIE Members* $5,100 Non-Members |
$2,500 CANARIE Members* $5,100 Non-Members |
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| Number available | 1 @ Program Partner 1 @ Reception Partner (Selection on first come, first serve basis) |
5 | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Number of passes | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 passes = $1,000 |
| Promoted in Summit communications, including social media | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Logo on Summit signage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Logo and link on website | Yes (Prominent positioning) | Yes | $1,000 | ||
| Logo in printed program | Yes | Yes | $1,000 | ||
| Exhibit space | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Introduction of Summit speaker | Yes (Selection on first come, first serve basis) | Yes | $2,500 (based on availability) |
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| Remarks at Reception | Yes | ||||
| Mention in CANARIE Summit announcement | Yes | ||||
| List of consented attendees | Yes | Yes | $1,000 |
CANARIE reserves the right to accept or decline any sponsorship requests.
* CANARIE Membership includes an annual $2,600 discount for a CANARIE program, i.e. Summit Sponsorship or participation in the Canadian Access Federation. Members may select the CANARIE program to which to apply this discount. To become a CANARIE Member, please submit this application.
- Contact Julie Bortolotti at Julie.Bortolotti@canarie.ca to confirm that you’d like to be a sponsor.
- Complete the Sponsorship Agreement that will be sent to you via DocuSign.
- Once steps #1 and #2 are complete, an invoice will be issued and your brand promotions will begin.
Questions?
Contact Julie Bortolotti | Manager, Marketing Communications
julie.bortolotti@canarie.ca | Mobile: 437-246-3953
Summit Premier Partner
Summit Collaborating Partner
Summit Promoter
Summit Advocate
Travel & Accommodations
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is centrally located in Toronto, steps from Nathan Phillips Square and within a 10-minute walk of Toronto Eaton Centre. A recent transformation includes a new arrival experience, lobby, world-class culinary experiences, open and collaborative workspaces, and over 130,000 square feet of meeting space. Guests can work out in the 24-hour fitness centre or relax in the waterfall garden during their stay.
CANARIE has secured a room block at a highly discounted rate, starting at $269/night + taxes, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.
Please note: There are limited spots available in this block. Hotel rooms in Toronto throughout October are at a premium, so please book your accommodations as soon as possible, using the link below.
CANARIE Summit Reservations: Direct Reservation Link
You can also make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 1-888-627-7175. Please quote the group name (CANARIE Summit 2022) when you call.
Hotel Room Rate – Delegate Block
- Run of house guestrooms / 2 Queens or King – $ 269.00 + taxes
- Premium Guest Room, Club Lounge Access – $419.00 + taxes
Room reservations – cut-off date
The last day you can book reservations in the group room block is October 10, 2022, by 4 p.m. ET.
Rooms will likely sell out so please book early.
Parking
- Valet parking: $67.80 inclusive of taxes (in and out privileges)
- Self-parking: There are various indoor parking garages near the hotel. The closest self-parking – Nathan Phillips Square (1km from property) $20 per day
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Getting there
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5H 2M9
Tel: +1 416-361-1000
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Distance From Property: 4.9 KM
Approximately an $75 cab ride or the UP Train from Pearson Airport to Union Station
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Distance From Property: 3.1 KM
Approximately an $40 cab ride or you can take the Porter Shuttle bus to the Royal York Hotel, opposite Union Station
Public Transportation
Bus Station
Subway Stations
Queen Subway Station (Yonge Street line)
Osgoode Subway Station (University Avenue line)
Train Station
Approximately an $15 cab ride, or 12-minute walk
Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit or extend your stay in Toronto by checking out Destination Toronto’s list of things to do in the area.
Contact
Please email registration@canarie.ca or call 1-613-680-6950.
Better pack your running shoes! #CANARIE22 Fun Run
Kick-start your morning with a 5 km Fun Run on October 26, before the start of Summit Day 2!
We’ll meet at 7 a.m. in the Sheraton Centre Hotel lobby and discover Toronto alongside new and old friends.
Full route details to be shared later.
P.S: There will be draws for surprise gifts for some of our early morning runners!
