Schedule

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)
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