DRAFT
CAIDP-GDPP Hub 2026 Conference Program
Hosts: Canadian Association of International Development Professionals (CAIDP and Global Development Policy and Practice Hub (GDPP Hub), School of International Development and Global Studies (SIDGS), uOttawa
Conference: Monday May 4th, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at GDPP Hub, Social Sciences Building, 120 University Private, University of Ottawa
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Monday, May 4th,2026 |
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7:00 am – 8:00 am |
Set up, Conference Coordinator, Committee, Volunteers |
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Monday, May 4th |
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8:00 am – 9:00am |
Registration and Coffee Mingle (Common Space) |
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9:00 am – 9:15 am |
Welcome and Opening Remarks: CAIDP Director and SIDGS Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands |
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9:15 am – 9:20 am |
Introduction of Keynote Speaker by CAIDP Sponsor |
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9:20 am – 10:15 am |
Remarks by Keynote Speaker |
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10:15 am – 10:20 am |
Thanks to Keynote Speaker: Program Overview: CAIDP Director Housekeeping: |
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10:20 am – 10:30 am |
Break |
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Breakout Sessions Theme: Strategy & Policy: The New Canadian Direction |
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10:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Title: The Trade-Development Nexus: Beyond the Buzzwords |
Title: Navigating the $2.7 Billion Contraction: Efficiency or Erosion? |
Title: From Feminist Policy to Gender-Smart Economics |
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12:00 pm |
Lunch: |
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12:30 pm – 1:20 pm |
Keynote Address: |
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1:20 pm |
Health Break |
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Breakout Sessions Theme: Finance & Delivery: Innovative Modalities |
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1:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Title: Blended Finance: Crowding in Capital or Crowding out the Poorest? |
Title: Non-Traditional Partners: Working with the Gulf and Beyond. |
Title: Middle-Income Self-Reliance and the "Graduation" Challenge. |
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3:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
Break |
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Breakout Sessions Theme: Sector Sustainability & Career Shifts |
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3:30 pm – 4:45 pm |
Title: The Consultant’s Pivot: Survival in the Post-USAID Era |
Title: Bridging the Gap: Academic Rigor vs. Trade Realities. |
Title: The Diaspora Dividend: Leveraging Canada’s Domestic Diversity. |
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4:45 pm – 5:15 pm |
Closing Remarks: Conference Summary and Wrap-Up: Closing Remarks and Thanks: CAIDP Director and SIDGS Director Invitation to Networking Reception and Social Event: |
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5:15 pm – 6:00 pm |
Move to Parliamentary Commons 131 Queen Street for Reception and Discussion with Parliamentarians |
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6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Reception and Discussion with Parliamentarians |
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POST CONFERENCE DISCUSSION WITH PARLIAMENTARIANS and RECEPTION
Host: CAIDP in partnership with the Parliamentary Centre
Venue: Parliamentary Commons, 131 Queen Street, Ottawa Ontario K1P 0A1
Date and Time: Monday May 4, 2026, 6-8 PM ET
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5:30 pm – 6:00 pm |
Arrival |
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6:00 pm – 6:05 pm |
Call to attention, Welcome, Housekeeping, Hand-0ver of agenda to moderator |
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6:05 pm – 7:00 pm |
Title: Canada’s Official Development Assistance in a Changing World: Perspectives from Parliament |
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7:00 pm |
Reception |