Join us at the University of Calgary, 1-3 June 2026 for the 4th edition of the Forum and the new CFSI Symposium

The Canadian Collaborative for Society, Innovation and Policy and the Canadian Science Policy Centre are partnering with the Future Skills Centre for an event on the theme of Talent Powered Prosperity.

1-2 June 2026: The Forum

Building on evidence and emerging consensus, deliberative workshops will alternate with catalyst roundtable discussions to chart a plan of action for a future-ready talent strategy that speaks to higher educations current challenges, the needs of our innovation ecosystems and is rooted in a value-driven vision of prosperity for Canada.

3 June: The New CFSI Symposium

In a knowledge-driven economy, Canadian higher education and research institutions play a central role in advancing the country’s prosperity by generating, translating, and disseminating knowledge that supports economic, social and public innovation, national competitiveness, effective regulation, and societal well-being. To maximize the public value and uptake of research-based evidence, innovation and expertise, interest holders must align on these broader strategic objectives.

On June 3rd, the CFSI Symposium will launch the Strategic Science and Innovation Leadership Initiative (SSIL) by convening a high-level national dialogue on the science and innovation strategy Canada needs to support a more holistic approach to conceiving, implementing and maintaining the conditions for inclusive prosperity.

Over the course of the Summer and Fall, the SSIL will bring together higher education, industry and nonprofit leaders, policymakers, research and community funders and capacity builders to examine how science and research can support Canada’s ambitions across all sectors. The initiative will invite perspectives of national leaders on recent progress and emerging approaches around research excellence and impact, and explore how to orchestrate efforts and activate key drivers of change within Canada’s science and innovation ecosystem.

Note that while the CFSI symposium is open to all, the CFSI’s deliberative sense-making on 1-2 June is by invitation only. Those who also wish to participate in CFSI’s deliberative sense-making on 1-2 June must have received an invitation separately. You may request an invitation below.

Sponsors/Partners

We are immensely thankful to the Community Development Unit | Arts, Culture and Status of Women of the Government of Alberta for their continued input, insight and support