Overview
Dates: February 15–17, 2026
Format: In person
Location: Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations in Wendake, Québec
Audience: By invitation only
Strengthening Connections in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research
The Canadian Neurodevelopmental Research Training Platform (CanNRT), in collaboration with other Canadian research networks, are pleased to host the Network of Networks Retreat as part of an emerging effort to strengthen connections across networks involved in autism and neurodevelopmental research, both in Canada and internationally.
As the field becomes increasingly collaborative and interdisciplinary, this gathering offers a timely opportunity to align strategies, share knowledge, and explore collective priorities to enhance our impact.
The retreat will bring together leaders from Canadian and international networks focused on autism and related conditions, offering a unique forum to exchange perspectives, build synergies, and foster deeper collaboration. Discussions will explore emerging priorities in research, knowledge mobilization, training, and capacity building for the next generation of leaders in the field.
Preliminary Program
Sunday, February 15, 2025
| Time(s) | Activity |
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4:00 p.m. |
Hotel check-in |
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6:30 – 9:30 p.m. |
Welcome reception and dinner |
Monday, February 16, 2025
| Time(s) | Activity |
|---|---|
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7:00 – 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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8:30 – 9:00 a.m. |
Registration |
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9:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome and introductions |
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9:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
Session 1: Celebrating Canadian Excellence in Network Science |
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11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Session 2: Emerging Themes and intersections in Research on Neurodevelopmental Conditions |
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1:00 – 2:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
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2:30 – 4:00 p.m. |
Session 3: The Role of Networks in Training and Capacity Building |
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4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |
Cultural Activity |
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7:00 – 9:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
Tuesday, February 17, 2025
| Time(s) | Activity |
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7:00 – 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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9:00 – 11:30 a.m. |
Session 4: Envisioning a Sustainable Pan-Canadian Research Community |
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11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
Closing remarks |
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12:15 – 1:30 p.m. |
Farewell lunch |
Questions?
Contact: Ellie-Anna Minogianis
Training Program Manager, CanNRT
ellie-anna.minogianis@mcgill.ca