Happy 15th anniversary to the Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC). Jaw dropping increase in price for SuperSaver rates!
Before getting to the prices, here’s more in English and French from a Canadian Science Policy Centre newsletter (received June 19, 2023 via email), Note: They don’t have a programme yet,
Registration for the eagerly awaited 15th Canadian Science Policy Conference is now available! Check the CSPC Conference Website for more information.
Register now at the SuperSaver rate which offers significant savings and is valid until September 3rd, 2023. By taking advantage of the SuperSaver rate, registration will include Five Symposia for free (a value of up to $300).
CSPC 2023 will feature:
- 8 Pre-Conference Zoom Sessions between Nov 1-10th, 2023
- 5 Symposiums with 20 sessions on Nov 13th, 2023 on the following themes:
1. Innovation Policy
2. Health Policy
3. Indigenous and North
4. Equity Diversity Inclusion
5. Resilient Communities - 50+ Concurrent Panel Sessions
- 5 Plenary Sessions
- Breakfast Sessions
- Luncheons Talks
- Fireside Discussions
- Gala Dinner
With the overarching theme of ‘Science and Innovation in a Time of Transformation’ CSPC 2023 expects more than 1000 participants, 300+ speakers in 50+ panel sessions, and will include a spectacular Gala Dinner featuring its award ceremony which has become a signature annual event to celebrate Canadian science and innovation policy achievements.
Don’t miss out on the SuperSaver rate and register now!Vous attendiez ce moment avec impatience! Vous pouvez maintenant vous inscrire à la 15e Conférence sur les politiques scientifiques canadiennes! Pour plus de détails, veuillez consulter le site Web de la CPSC.
En vous inscrivant d’ici le 3 septembre 2023, vous pouvez bénéficier du tarif super escompte qui vous permet de profiter d’économies importantes. Ceux qui s’inscriront au cours de la période du tarif super escompte auront accès (sans frais additionnels) à 5 symposiums (une valeur de plus de 300 $).
La CPSC 2023 comprendra :
- 8 séances Zoom pré-conférence entre le 1er et le 10 novembre 2023
- 5 symposiums avec 20 séances le 13 novembre 2023 portant sur les thèmes suivants :
1. Politique d’innovation
2. Politique en santé
3. Autochtones et région du Nord
4. Équité, diversité et inclusion
5. Communautés résilientes - Plus de 50 panels simultanés
- Cinq séances plénières
- Déjeuners-causeries
- Dîners-causeries
- Discussions informelles
- Souper gala
Sous le thème général Science et innovation en période de transformation, on s’attend à ce que la CPSC 2023 accueille plus de 1000 participants, et plus de 300 conférenciers qui participeront à plus de 50 panels. La conférence comprendra également un souper gala avec cérémonie de remise de prix; un événement annuel prestigieux pour souligner les réalisations dans le domaine de la politique scientifique et d’innovation au Canada.
Inscrivez-vous maintenant pour profiter du tarif super escompte!
Pricing (now and then)
Here are the prices for the 2023 CSPC conference from the registration page,
Registration Rates
All rates are subject to 13% HST tax.
Conference and Symposiums: 3 Lunches, 3 breakfasts, refreshment breaks, and one reception. Gala Dinner is included in the Standard registration category.
All registrations categories include Zoom Pre Conference Sessions (Nov 1-10 [2023])
| SuperSaver All summer – Sept 3rd | Conference Only | Conference + Symposiums Special SuperSaver Deal: Symposium is Free up to $300 savings |
| Standard (Gala dinner included) | $1200 | |
| Academic/Non-Profit/Diplomat/Retired | $700 | |
| Student/Post Doctoral | $250 |
| Early Bird Sept 4th – Oct. 2nd | Conference Only | Conference + Symposiums $200 savings |
| Standard (Gala dinner included) | $1200 | $1300 |
| Academic/Non-Profit/Diplomat/Retired | $725 | $825 |
| Student/Post Doctoral | $275 | $325 |
| Regular Rate Oct 3rd – Nov 10th | Conference Only | Conference + Symposiums $200 savings |
| Standard (Gala dinner included) | $1400 | $1500 |
| Academic/Non-Profit/Diplomat/Retired | $825 | $925 |
| Student/Post Doctoral | $325 | $375 |
| Other (Conference Only) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Panelist/Panel Organizer One Day (Day of presentation) | $300 |
| Panelist/Panel Organizer Speaker full conference | $600 |
| Exhibitor Booth Staff | $800 |
| Gala Dinner Tickets Only | Cost |
|---|---|
| Conference Delegates (Students) | $99 |
| Conference Delegates (Non-profits) | $150 |
| Other (not registered for conference) | $300 |
| Table (10) | $2800 |
| Symposiums Only (Monday, Nov 13, 8 am – 12 pm) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard | $300 |
| Academic/Non-Profit/Diplomat/Retired | $200 |
| Student/Post Doctoral | $100 |
| Zoom Pre-Conference Sessions Only (Nov 1 – Nov 10) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard | $100 |
| Academic/Non-Profit/Diplomat/Retired | $100 |
| Student/Post Doctoral | $50 |
Then
Let’s compare with the 2022 conference prices (from my August 31, 2022 posting),
Registration includes 3 Lunches, 3 breakfasts, refreshment breaks, and one reception, and zoom pre-conference sessions.
Gala Dinner is included in the Standard registration category. Gala dinner for students and non-profit pricing is $99
| Registration Label Name | SuperSaver Rate All summer – Sept 3rd | Early Bird Rate Sept. 4th – Oct 1st | Regular Rate From Oct 5th |
| Standard (Gala dinner included) | $990 | $1100 | $1250 |
| Academic / Non-Profit / Retired / Diplomat | $550 | $650 | $750 |
| Student / Postdoctoral Fellow / Trainee | $200 | $250 | $300 |
The SuperSaver rate for a standard registration has jumped from $990 in 2022 to $1200.—an increase of approximately 20%.
The price jump for “Academic / Non-Profit / Retired / Diplomat” from $550 to $700 is about 27% while the “Student/Post Doctoral” price jump from $200 to $250 is 25%.
Getting back to the conference, which as usual will be held in Ottawa, here are some details from the accommodation page,
Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC) 2023 Conference will be held at the Westin Ottawa Hotel from Monday, November 13 to Wednesday, November 15, 2023. To view the hotel please visit this link to Westin Ottawa.
CSPC has arranged for a block of guest rooms at the Westin Ottawa starting at $272.00 per night plus applicable taxes. The deadline for booking is Monday, October 16, 2023. Room availability is limited.
The programme (outline)
This year’s theme is: Science and Innovation in a Time of Transformation—the Canadian Science Policy Conference (November 13 – 15, 2023). The What to Expect page gives you a sense of what the programme could be like,
CSPC 2023 tracks are:
Science and Policy
Science and Society
Innovation, and Economic Development
Science, International Affairs and Security
Science and the Next Generation
Grand Challenges
Speakers
There’s a preliminary list of speakers available according to my July 20, 2023 announcement received via email. At this point the list is heavily tilted to speakers from health and agriculture/food agencies.
There are a few international speakers, one from the UK (she’s from the University of Sheffield and their Food Standards Agency) and two from France (ambassador to Canada, Michel Miraillet) and a representative from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
Familiar face, Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor, can be expected too.
Hopefully, I can get an email interview with Dr. Mehrdad Hariri, Founder, CEO & President, Canadian Science Policy Centre for his perspective on the last 15 years of Canadian science policy, a preview of this year’s programme, and, perhaps, some insight into a reason or two for the price jumps.