2025 CICan Leadership Institute for Leaders in Applied Research and Innovation

June 21 - 26, 2025

Who should attend

Those in the role of manager or new director in applied research offices/divisions who seek leadership development for their current position; research division staff (e.g. project managers, industry liaison staff, research coordinators); individuals from other areas of the institution who aspire to leadership positions in applied research or are interested in learning how to better lead their department and institution in applied research and innovation initiatives.

What you will learn

This intensive program will focus on the current and emerging requirements of the role of Applied Research Leaders in colleges and institutes and will explore the leadership profile and skills essential for success.

A number of key areas will be examined, including:

  • leadership – self-assessment and skills assessment
  • the key elements and challenges of the role of applied research leader in a college
  • diversity and scope of college-based applied research across Canada
  • the role of the applied research office/division in institutions
  • strategic approaches and risk management
  • funding mechanisms
  • internal relationships and external partnerships
  • intellectual property and research ethics
  • projects and programs – opportunities and challenges
  • link between research and innovation and entrepreneurship

Important Information

Guest social tickets: If you are planning on brining a guest to the event, you may purchase tickets for them to attend one or both of the two planned social dinners:

Travel: Please ensure your registration for the Institute is confirmed by CICan before booking any travel or hotel accommodations.

Registration guidelines: Due to high demand for this Institute, registration is limited to 3 participants per institution on a first-come, first-served basis. When you register, your registration fee will show up as a pending transaction. Your credit card payment will only be processed once we have confirmed your registration. If the number of 3 participants has been reached, you will be placed on a waitlist.

Schedule

DateActivity
June 21, 2025Registration and Reception at 17:00
Dinner
June 22, 2025Breakfast
Sessions
Lunch
Breaks
June 23, 2025Breakfast
Sessions
Lunch
Breaks
Group Dinner
June 24, 2025Breakfast
Sessions
Lunch
Breaks
June 25, 2025Breakfast
Sessions
Lunch
Breaks
Graduation Dinner
June 26, 2025Breakfast
Departure

Registration Fees

Participants are responsible for meals not included in the registration fee. All packages include the activities listed in the above schedule.
PackageRegular FeeMember FeeNon-member Fee
Leaders in Applied Research and Innovation-$1875$2075
Guest Ticket(s) for the Group Dinner on Monday, June 23$75--
Guest Ticket(s) for the Graduation Dinner on Wednesday, June 25$100--
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Hotel Information

Special discounted rates are available at the following hotel(s). Please note that accommodation is not included in the registration fee. Reserve early, as rooms will fill up quickly.

Lord Elgin Hotel

100 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5K8
Rate: $209
Code: 5190362 (booking by phone)
Book by: May 20, 2025

Restrictions: Special discounted rates are available at the following hotel. Please note that accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

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Additional Information

Organizer

Colleges & Institutes Canada
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Contact Info

For program information
Michael McDonald
mmcdonald@cican.org
For registration information
Carla de Koning
cdekoning@cican.org
613-746-2222, ext.3357

Policy

Substitutes
Substitutions are accepted by email up to June 6, 2025
Cancellations
You can cancel by email up until May 15, 2025. We do not accept cancellations by phone.

CICan’s Code of Conduct & Duty of Care

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