Programme

PRE – EVENT ENGAGEMENTS

Oct 1

National Committee Meeting

Oct 2

Technical Committee Meeting & Council Meeting

Oct 3

Technical Committee Meeting &Coordination Meeting of TechnicalCommittee

Programme at a Glance

 Day 1
October 4
Day 2
October 5
Day 3
October 6
Day 4
October 7
Day 5
October 8
08:30Opening CeremonyPlenary/Keynote SessionPlenary/Keynote SessionPlenary/Keynote SessionPlenary/Keynote Session
09:00-11:00Parallel Sessions (6)Parallel Sessions (6)Parallel Sessions (6)Parallel Sessions (6)Parallel Sessions (6)
11:00-12:30Workshops/ Side Events (3)Workshops/ Side Events (3)Workshops/ Side Events (3)Workshops/ Side Events (3)Workshops/ Side Events (3)
12:30-13:25LunchLunchLunchLunchLunch
13:30-14:30Closed Side Events (1)Closed Side Events (1)Closed Side Events (1)Closed Side Events (1)Closed Side Events (1)
14:30-15:30Minister’s Delegation / Bilateral Meetings/ Parallel Sessions (6)Minister’s Delegation / Bilateral Meetings/ Parallel Sessions (6)Parallel Sessions (6)Parallel Sessions (6)Parallel Sessions (6)
15:30-17:00Posters & Exhibits Session (open all day)Posters & Exhibits Session (open all day)Posters & Exhibits Session (open all day)Posters & Exhibits Session (open all day)Posters & Exhibits Session (open all day)
18:00Welcome ReceptionSide EventsSide EventsGala/ Congress DinnerClosing Ceremony

KEY DATES

Abstract Submissions
Submissions open:
March 2027
Submissions close:
May 2027
Call for Papers
Submissions open:
September 2026
Submissions close:
December 2026
Registration
Early bird registration:
October 2026 - June 2027
Regular registration:
June 2027 - October 2027

Contact

Natasha Hilliard
Director, Client Solutions
MCI Group Canada
wrc2027partnerships@mci-agency.com

Adrianna Hislop
Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships
MCI Group Canada
wrc2027partnerships@mci-agency.com