Schedule

* All times are based on Canada/Pacific PDT.

  • 07:30

    Canada/Pacific

    07:30 - 08:30 PDT
    Ponderosa Commons Foyer

    Breakfast

    08:30

    Canada/Pacific

    08:30 - 08:45 PDT
    Ponderosa Ballroom
      Navigating Research Security Frontiers Beyond Canada

    Opening Remarks

    08:45

    Canada/Pacific

    08:45 - 10:00 PDT
    Ponderosa Ballroom
      Navigating Research Security Frontiers Beyond Canada

    International Approaches to Safeguarding Research

    Moderator: The University of British Columbia. Panelists include representatives from: 1) the U.S. National Science Foundation; 2) The University of Tokyo; 2) The Helmholtz Association; and 3) The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

    10:00

    Canada/Pacific

    10:00 - 10:15 PDT
    Ponderosa Commons Foyer
      Networking

    Coffee Break

    10:15

    Canada/Pacific

    10:15 - 11:30 PDT
    Ponderosa Ballroom
      Current Canadian Policies and Best Practices in Research Security

    Key Case Studies and Lessons Learned

    Moderator: the University of British Columbia. Panelists include representatives from: 1) The Texas A&M University; 2) Laval University; and 3) The University of British Columbia

    11:30

    Canada/Pacific

    11:30 - 12:15 PDT
    Ponderosa Ballroom
      Research Security Program Establishment, Successes & Challenges

    Taking the Human Approach: Ensuring Access, Diversity and Non-Discrimination

    Presenter: University of Manitoba

    12:15

    Canada/Pacific

    12:15 - 13:15 PDT
    Ponderosa Commons Foyer
      Networking

    Lunch

    13:15

    Canada/Pacific

    3 parallel sessions
    13:15 - 15:00 PDT
    Breakout Room 1003
      Open Source Intelligence Tools and Methodologies

    Manual Open-Source Intelligence Approaches

    Facilitator: Managing Director, Decision Space

    13:15 - 15:00 PDT
    Breakout Room 1002
      Open Source Intelligence Tools and Methodologies

    Paid Platforms: Benefits, Downsides and Considerations

    Facilitator: the University of British Columbia

    13:15 - 15:00 PDT
    Breakout Room 1001
      Current Canadian Policies and Best Practices in Research Security

    Public Safety Case Study & Workshop

    Facilitator: Public Safety Canada

    15:00

    Canada/Pacific

    15:00 - 15:15 PDT
    Ponderosa Commons Foyer
      Networking

    Coffee Break

    15:15

    Canada/Pacific

    15:15 - 16:30 PDT
      Navigating Research Security Frontiers Beyond Canada

    The Ripple Effect of Research Security Policies Across Contexts

    What are the impacts on student mobility programs? New considerations for academic exchanges? Panelists include representatives from: 1) Stanford University; 2) The University of British Columbia; and 3) The University of Toronto

    16:30

    Canada/Pacific

    16:30 - 17:00 PDT
    Ponderosa Ballroom

    Closing Remarks & 2026 Conference Announcement

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