Sunday, June 21st | Monday, June 22nd | Tuesday, June 23rd | Wednesday, June 24th
Unless otherwise indicated, all events will be held at the University of Ottawa
Sunday, June 21, 2026
CAP Board, Advisory Council and CAP Reps Social Gathering
(16h00 – 17h30)
Father and Sons Restaurant, 112 Osgoode Street (5 min walk from CRX Bldg on UofO campus)
Members of the CAP Board and Advisory Council and CAP Departmental/Institutional Representatives are invited for a social gathering to help strengthen connections, celebrate achievements, and foster meaningful conversations about CAP activities and future opportunities.
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Student Presentation Masterclass
(16h30 – 18h00)
Get ready to ace your oral presentations with our comprehensive training session! This workshop is designed to help you enhance your public speaking skills, structure your content effectively, and handle audience questions with confidence. Whether you’re a first-time presenter or looking to refine your delivery, this session offers valuable tips and practice opportunities to ensure you present with clarity and impact. Don’t miss out on this chance to level up your presentation skills ahead of the Congress!
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Student Icebreaker
(18h00 – 21h00)
Kick off the Congress with an exciting Student Icebreaker! This is your chance to meet fellow students from diverse disciplines, exchange cultural insights, and create lasting connections. Participate in engaging activities and enjoy fun conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s the perfect opportunity to build friendships that will enrich your Congress experience. Don’t miss out on starting your Congress journey with new friends and shared experiences!
Monday, June 22, 2026
Welcome BBQ
(18h15 – 19h45)
Richcraft Hall, Carleton University
Join us at the end of the first full conference day for a welcome BBQ and networking at the beautiful Carleton University venue overlooking the Rideau Canal. Enjoy good food, meet fellow participants, reconnect with colleagues, and continue discussions during the day’s sessions, all setting the stage for a productive week. After the BBQ, take a short walk to attend the Herzberg Memorial Public Lecture.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Postdoctoral Fellows and Early Career Researchers Networking Session
(12h00 – 13h30)
This networking session is for postdoctoral fellows and early career researchers attending the CAP Congress. Whether you’re looking for advice or simply interested in expanding your professional network, this session is a place to engage with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities at this early career stage, and to learn more about CAP programs and support. For example, CAP is considering lengthening the number of years of lower membership fees for Full-Member Early Career from 4 years to 6. The session aims to help connect the early-career physics community within Canada.
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Open Forum with CAP Student Advisory Council
(19h45 – 22h45)
Follows poster session.
Are you interested in being involved with student-led initiatives for Canadian physics students? Do you want your voice heard throughout the Canadian physics community? Join us at the Open Forum with the CAP Student Advisory Council which starts off with a quick presentation of who we are and what we do, followed by an open discussion for ideas, questions, and feedback. Don’t miss it!
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
CAP-NSERC New Faculty Luncheon
(12h00 – 13h30)
The annual CAP-NSERC New Faculty Luncheon provides early-career researchers and newly appointed faculty members an opportunity to engage directly with NSERC representatives regarding grants, programs, and strategic initiatives.
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Student and Industry Physicists Meet and Greet
(18h00 – 19h30)
Come to meet and network with physicists in private sector careers in an informal setting, after the industry speakers and panel sessions of the Private Sector Symposium. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while connecting one-on-one with industry physicists, asking specific questions of personal interest to your future physics careers, and learn more about what life/jobs/benefits are available for graduating and seasoned physicists in the private and public sectors. Further, come and ask us about the benefits of becoming a Professional Physicist, with the PPhys designation.