Shaping Innovation Together: Navigating Global Uncertainty Through Sector-Focused Dialogue
Project Background
The Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) launched the National Conversation on Canada’s Innovation Strategy in 2024 and sought input and feedback from industry associations on how the strategy can address their challenges. The project included consultation sessions with industry associations, a special edition of the CSPC magazine, and a symposium. More information about these activities can be found here.
What can participants expect from this series?
The Virtual Panel Series serves as a platform to explore the impact of geopolitical uncertainties on Canada’s innovation performance across various critical sectors. Each panel discussion will examine the unique challenges and opportunities within its sector, identifying practical solutions and policy recommendations to strengthen Canada’s competitive standing on the global stage.
Panelists will engage in discussions that assess emerging trends, the alignment of policies across all levels of government, and the strategic priorities needed to ensure long-term success. Emphasis will be placed on fostering inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration to drive impactful innovation. The ultimate objective is to generate actionable insights that contribute to a cohesive, forward-thinking approach to Canada’s innovation ecosystem.
Each sector will have a dedicated virtual live event you can join and registration is free. Below are the confirmed sessions and more will be added as the dates are finalized in the next couple of months.
Upcoming Sessions
Future sessions
- Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for Agriculture and Agrifood Sector (May 2025)
- Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for Health and Biosciences Sector (June 2025)
- Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing Sector (June 2025)
- Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for Clean Tech Sector (September 2025)
- Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for Natural Resources Sector (September 2025)
- Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for Digital and High Tech Sector (October 2025)
