CSPC 2017

Dress Code: Business Attire

The tentative agenda is as follows:
5:30 PM Welcome, Introductory Agenda of the Evening, and National Anthem
5:40 PM CSPC Remarks, Mehrdad Hariri, CSPC President & CEO
5:50 PM Introduction of the Governor General by Dr. Remi Quirion, Quebec Chief Scientist
6:00 PM Governor General Address
6:40 PM CSPC Science Policy Award of Excellence, Presented by Minister Kirsty Duncan
6:55 PM Introduction of Dr. Neil Turok by Dr. Art McDonald
7:05 PM "We are Innovators" Keynote by Dr. Neil Turok
8:05 PM Adjournment Coffee and Dessert

Abstract for Keynote Speech by Dr. Neil Turok, Director, Perimeter Institute, 'We Are Innovators'

This multimedia journey shares personal reflections on innovation and Canada's prospects - drawing insights from experiences at the cutting edge of science, technology, and social change. From seeing his parents jailed for resisting apartheid in South Africa, to study the Big Bang with Stephen Hawking, to working for the advancement of quantum science and technology in Canada, Neil presents a lively account of what innovation is and what it means for us all. He also explains why we must embrace the “four Cs” of innovation to build a brighter future for our country in a complex and challenging world.