The NREN Assembly will be held on October 15 and 16, 2026, at the Canadian Museum of Nature, Salon Room.

A reception, dinner, and keynote talk will be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 15. 

Come for the NREN Assembly, stay for the CANARIE Summit!

The NREN Assembly will be preceded the CANARIE Summit on October 14 and 15. All are invited to attend, and we’d love for you to join us.

CANARIE Summit (fee for registration)
October 14 | 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
October 15 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Note: Costs incurred for attendance at the CANARIE Summit (additional hotel nights, meals, and registration) will not be eligible for reimbursement.

For support or inquiries, please email nren@canarie.ca.

We’re pleased to offer discounted rates for Summit and NREN Assembly attendees at these hotels.

There are limited spots available in these room blocks. Accommodations in Ottawa throughout October are at a premium—please book your accommodations as soon as possible as they will sell out.

Photo and Recording Policy

Any person who attends a CANARIE and NREN event or workshop grants permission to CANARIE to use and publish their image or likeness collected in connection with the event, for any usual and customary purpose of CANARIE, including promotion of CANARIE and its programs. 

The image or likeness of participants at this event may be captured through still photos, video and/or audio recordings.  These images and/or recordings may be edited, printed, streamed, archived, broadcast, posted online and otherwise retained by CANARIE or made available to the public. By participating in this event, a participant consents to CANARIE performing these actions, and agrees to hold harmless CANARIE and its affiliates, members, trustees, agents, officers, contractors, volunteers and employees against any and all legal claims arising out of, by reason of, or caused by the performance of these actions or other use or distribution of still photos, video and/or audio recordings.

To change or cancel your registration, please contact at nren@canarie.ca.