Conference Announcement

We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 CAPA Annual Conference, taking place Monday, November 3 – Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Delta City Centre Ottawa.

This year’s theme, “The Future of the Postdoc,” will shape a dynamic program featuring leading voices from across Canada who will explore the evolving postdoctoral landscape — from research and funding to career development and beyond.

Join us in Ottawa for two days of learning, networking, and building community with colleagues dedicated to supporting postdocs.

REGISTER HERE

Conference Schedule and Highlights

Check out full Conference Schedule

Sunday, November 2, 2025 – For anyone who is arriving on Sunday, please join us for a Pre-Conference Social: House of Commons Tour from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. There is limited availability, so registration required.

Monday & Tuesday, November 3–4, 2025 – Conference Hours both days will be from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Breakfast and conference sign-in from 7:30 am to 9:00 am each morning.

Your conference registration includes all breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks throughout the two days!

We invite you to join us for an Evening social event on Monday beginning at 5:30 pm. Appetizers and refreshments included with conference registration!

Featured Speakers and Sessions

Check out the full Speaker Lineup Here
  • Postdoctoral Landscape in Canada (CAPA Survey)
  • Jackson Howard, Regional Coordinator, EURAXESS North
  • MITACS Presentation
  • Panel Discussion with GPDN / CAPA / MITACS: Joint Event on Non-Academic Career Journeys
  • Lightning Talk – Challenges to Overcome to Allow Postdoctoral Scholars Holding Grants (Cagri Ayranci, University of Alberta)
  • Guidelines & Resources on Postdoctoral Supervision (Nica Borradaile & Mihaela Harmos, Western University)
  • CAPS Presentation – National Survey of CAPS Members
  • Tri-Agency Presentation
  • Special Session – Ketan Marballi
  • Internal Peer Review and Mock Reviews as Innovative Career Development Tools (Vienna Doenni, University of Calgary)
  • Guidelines and resources on postdoctoral supervision (Nica Borradaile and Mihaela Harmos Western University)

Why Attend?

  • Hear directly from national leaders, funding agencies, and associations supporting  postdoctoral research and professional development
  • Explore innovative strategies for postdoctoral supervision and support
  • Connect with peers and leaders through networking and social events