The Future is Connected: The Power of Trusted Networks

Scientific discovery, economic competitiveness, and societal progress increasingly depend on one thing: trusted networks. Not just connection at speed, but connection built on trust—secure, resilient, and designed to move ideas, people, and data at the scale modern research demands. This year’s CANARIE Summit brings global research, innovation, and digital infrastructure leaders together to explore how trusted, ultra‑high‑speed Research and Education (R&E) networks are powering the future.

From enabling data‑intensive science and AI‑driven discovery, to connecting researchers with global collaborators and tools, R&E networks are foundational infrastructure for Canada's economic success. They underpin breakthroughs in health, climate, advanced manufacturing, and quantum science—while also enabling talent development, innovation ecosystems, and participation across regions and institutions. As demands grow for sovereignty, security, and reliability, trusted networks are no longer optional—they are strategic assets.

Attendees can expect visionary conversations on the future of connectivity and research at scale, alongside practical sessions that explore how networks are evolving to meet rapidly changing needs. Discussions will explore partnerships across sectors, global collaboration, and how digital infrastructure investments translate into real‑world impact for institutions, researchers, and the broader economy.

Together, the Summit will offer a forward‑looking, action‑oriented perspective on how trusted networks connect Canada to opportunity—and how, by working together, we can ensure the future is not just faster, but stronger, more secure, and truly connected.

Who Should Attend?

Research and Education Organizations

• Presidents
• Vice Presidents, Finance and Administration
• Vice Presidents, Research
• Chief Information Officers
• Chief Information Security Officers
• Researchers
• Network Architects

Private Sector

• Cybersecurity Professionals
• Network Engineers
• Entrepreneurs & professionals focused on the Canadian research and education sector

Other

• Executive Directors and staff of non-profit organizations serving Canada’s research and education sector
• Staff of Research and Education Networks

Government

• Mid-senior officers in Science Policy, Innovation, Information Technology/Security

For support or inquiries, please email registration@canarie.ca.

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Photo and Recording Policy

Any person who attends a CANARIE event or workshop grants permission to CANARIE to use and publish their image or likeness collected in connection with the event, for any usual and customary purpose of CANARIE, including promotion of CANARIE and its programs.

The image or likeness of participants at this event may be captured through still photos, video and/or audio recordings. These images and/or recordings may be edited, printed, streamed, archived, broadcast, posted online and otherwise retained by CANARIE or made available to the public. By participating in this event, a participant consents to CANARIE performing these actions, and agrees to hold harmless CANARIE and its affiliates, members, trustees, agents, officers, contractors, volunteers and employees against any and all legal claims arising out of, by reason of, or caused by the performance of these actions or other use or distribution of still photos, video and/or audio recordings.

Cancellations must be submitted by email to registration@canarie.ca. All email correspondence must originate from the account on the record of registration in order to be considered a valid request. Cancellations received on or before September 14, 2026 will receive a full refund, less an administration fee of $25. Cancellations received on or after September 15, 2026 will not be eligible to receive a refund. Registrations can be transferred at anytime, with no processing fee. Please send all substitution requests to registration@canarie.ca.