Futureproofing rural, remote, and northern communities forum – Opening Keynote and Networking Reception
April 21, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 520 DEF
Join your international and Canadian colleagues and stakeholders for an evening welcome reception, followed by a full day of engaging discussion around the unique approaches and opportunities within rural, remote and Northern institutions.
Topic areas to be discussed may include
- Transportation, infrastructure, broadband internet
- Climate change, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), net-zero
- Attracting talent, immigration, outmigration
- Wage gap, employment gap, inflation, recession
Who Should Attend
Leaders, researchers and representatives from colleges, institutes, universities, municipalities, economic development agencies, indigenous organizations, industry, government and community organizations
Program
Time | Session(s) |
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4:00pm – 5:00pm | Registration |
5:00pm – 7:00pm |
Forum Opening Keynote and Networking Reception Indigenous Welcome Welcome Remarks – CICan President & CEO, Denise Amyot Opening Keynote – Luciano Barin Cruz, Professor, HEC Montreal |