Centre for International Governance Innovation(CIGI)
Auto-generatedThe Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is an independent, non‑partisan think tank based in Waterloo, Canada, that conducts research and provides analysis on international governance, with emphasis on technology, economics, and global policy.
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4 upcoming events · 26 past events
Upcoming events
Policy Foresight Afternoon — September 29, 2026 — Ottawa (CIGI 25th anniversary)
Posted: Sep 22, 2026CIGI's 25th-anniversary Policy Foresight Afternoon brings together leaders from policy, defence and academia to explore how foresight can help prepare for future challenges and foster innovation and collaboration.
AI, Trust and Think Tanks
Posted: Sep 22, 2026Virtual event convening think tank leaders to discuss managing AI-related vulnerabilities in research and to explore CIGI’s Human Analysis Standard as a practical baseline for responsible AI use.
Actions to Improve Living Standards in Canada — October 7, 2026 — Hybrid (Lecture: The Canadian Standard of Living series)
Posted: Sep 8, 2026Third lecture in The Canadian Standard of Living: Productivity and Innovation series. Armine Yalnizyan discusses how technological innovation is shaping Canada’s long-term productivity and how social challenges such as inequality affect growth. Event is offered in a hybrid format.
The Quantum Nexus: Securing Canada’s Strategic Advantage
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Virtual panel moderated by CIGI Senior Fellow Mauritz Kop examining preparedness for quantum computing breakthroughs (Q-Day) and the convergence of quantum innovation with AI. Funded by DND's MINDS Targeted Engagement Grant program.