| Time | Details |
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| 8:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome Remarks
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| 9:15 AM | Shaping Technology in Academia
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| 10:15 AM | Health Break |
| 10:45 AM | Shaping Technology in Government
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| 11:45 AM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Shaping Technology in Civil Society
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| 2:00PM | Shaping Technology in Private Practice
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| 3:00PM | Health Break |
| 3:30PM | Shaping Technology in Industry
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| 4:30PM | Final remarks |
| 6:30 PM | Celebrating 25 Years of Policy Impact Reception at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin, Ottawa, ON |
Shaping Technology for Society
Celebrating 25 Years of Thought Leadership
Oct 3, 2025 — All day
Join us to celebrate 25 years of law, ethics, and technology policy at the University of Ottawa and the 15th anniversary of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society.
CLTS @ 15 / 25
For 25 years, the University of Ottawa has been leading global conversations on the impact of technology on society in efforts to shape technology law and policy for a better future for Canadians and the world.
In the face of rapidly changing technological context, our community has been leading these conversations long before the issues make headlines.
Over a quarter of a century, the Centre for Law, Technology and Society became Canada鈥檚 premier research hub on technology law, ethics and policy, and a global leader advancing research and policy in an interdisciplinary setting for the benefit of society.
We are thrilled to invite our alumni, friends and partners for this conference to celebrate 25 years of law, ethics and policy at the University of Ottawa and the 15th anniversary of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society!
Our celebratory conference will reflect on 25 years of advocacy and thought leadership, and what鈥檚 next for Canada and the world, through a series of conversations bringing together generations of the sharpest, most thoughtful alumni from across civil society, industry, academia, government, and private practice stakeholder groups.
How did this thought leadership help shape the society we live in today? What social, political, economic, environmental, ethical and other outcomes has technology policy achieved in 25 years, and what should it strive for in the next 25?
Our panelists will look at how the rapid technological transformation impacted our society, human rights and the rule of law. Are ethical issues and harm-related perspectives related to technology adequately accounted for in technology policymaking? What have been the impacts of technology law on e-commerce, industry, innovation, and the environment?
What were the main issues over the last 25 years, and what鈥檚 next? We will discuss the role of policy leaders in academia, government, civil society, industry and private practice to shape a better technological future in a more and more complex world.
The event will conclude with a networking reception at the National Art Centre to celebrate 25 years of policy impact.
This event will mainly be in English, but some part of the program will be in French.
The event may be recorded, and photos may be taken.
Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.
Schedule
Registration
Category | Rate |
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Grand Supporter Ticket This ticket supports the Center's major needs and financial aid funds while celebrating with us. It also includes access to all conference sessions as well as the reception at the National Arts Centre. | $200 |
Ticket 鈥 Conference + Reception This ticket includes access to all conference sessions as well as the reception at the National Arts Centre. | $100 Early bird rate: $75 |
Ticket 鈥 Conference only Individual ticket for the conference. | $75 Early bird rate: $50 |
Ticket 鈥 Reception only Individual ticket for the reception at the National Arts Centre. | $75 Early bird rate: $50 |
Student Ticket 鈥 Conference + Reception This ticket includes access to all conference sessions as well as the reception at the National Arts Centre. A 电车无码 student card will be required. | 50 $ Early bird rate for 电车无码 students: 40 $ |
Student Ticket 鈥 Conference only Individual ticket for the conference. A 电车无码 student card will be required. | $35 Early bird rate for 电车无码 students: $25 |
Student Ticket 鈥 Reception only Individual ticket for the reception at the National Arts Centre. A 电车无码 student card will be required. | $35 Early bird rate for 电车无码 students: $25 |
Online ticket (conference only) 鈥 Individual ticket to remotely attend the conference. | $0 |
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Payment and Cancellation Policy: Refunds are not available. If you are not able to attend, please email [email protected]. You may designate a substitute attendee (in the same registration category), subject to approval by the Centre. You may substitute at no cost before September 29, 2025.
Program Disclaimer: Program content and scheduled panelists are subject to change. Please check our website for regular updates and additional program details.
Contact
For general inquiries, please contact: [email protected]