Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 54/100, so the next move is to benchmark the weakest pillars before repeating the format.
action-oriented convening agenda analysis
Caranational 2026
This action-oriented convening in Technology / AI / Startup shows 53 visible agenda rows from caranational2026.vfairs.com and scores 54/100: a promising public-evidence design, still below the strong-evidence threshold. The clearest public signals sit in Participation Architecture and Future-of-Work Fit; the main limits are Follow Through and Evidence Maturity. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, and Network design. Follow-through or tracking is at least visible enough to inspect... A practical reading: For a reader, this is a useful but still incomplete public example: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in participation architecture and future-of-work fit and the biggest open question around follow through and evidence maturity. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence. This page is an original public-evidence analysis, not a copy of the source agenda or an endorsement of the event. The score places the visible agenda in the promising but still evidence-limited design band. The strongest visible pillars are Participation Architecture, Future-of-Work Fit, and Network Design; the thinnest visible pillars are Follow Through, Evidence Maturity, and Problem Specificity. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Network design, and Learning transfer. The extracted agenda preview includes 72 visible rows. The most common formats are Meal, Training, and Workshop; the most common inferred purposes are Skill Building, Unknown, and Co Creation.
Eight-pillar fingerprint
Hover any pillar to see what it measures and, where it scored low, what the agenda is missing.
Participation Architecture?68
Participation Architecture - 68/100. Participant work, contribution, interaction, and alternatives to passive broadcast.
Follow Through?16
Follow Through - 16/100. Owners, dates, commitments, progress checks, and accountability after the room.Missing: Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
Problem Specificity?47
Problem Specificity - 47/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.Missing: Name the costly problem, decision, or performance target the gathering is meant to move.
Personalization?50
Personalization - 50/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.
Network Design?54
Network Design - 54/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.
Learning Transfer?54
Learning Transfer - 54/100. Applied practice, feedback, workplace use, refreshers, and 30-90 day transfer.
Evidence Maturity?35
Evidence Maturity - 35/100. Baseline, comparison, follow-up, isolation, and attribution confidence.Missing: Add baseline measurement, comparison logic, tracking, or post-event impact reporting so effectiveness is not inferred only from format.
Future-of-Work Fit?68
Future-of-Work Fit - 68/100. Value against time, hybrid reality, accessibility, AI, and meeting load.
Fix the gaps
Field-tested exercises matched to this agenda's weakest pillars, from the exercise library.
Follow Through (16/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Mental Toughness Workshop • WorkshopBank · 15% Solutions • WorkshopBank · Network Patches
Problem Specificity (47/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: 0 - “Two Person Scene” Theory · Challenge Axis - Knowmium: The Un-Training Consultancy · Fist to Five • WorkshopBank
Personalization (50/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Journey Mapping • WorkshopBank · Group Energiser & Perspective-Changing Exercise - Paradigm... · Photo Storytelling
Agenda Preview
The actual agenda we captured. Every block is classified by format and purpose. Open any block to see how we read it; the colored edge shows whether it is participant work, broadcast, logistics, or a showcase.
Room vs wrapper
38 percent of the 72 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
all eventPostersPoster sessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster sessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
08:00 amBadge pick up and Conference AssistanceRegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventNew Administrator Workshop- Dominique MichaudWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventExternal Research Awards: A Collaborative Strategy WorkshopWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
11:45 amLunch (On Own)MealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
04:00 pmSteveston APresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
04:30 pmBritannia FoyerPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventFirst Timers and Meet the Board ReceptionReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventWelcome ReceptionReceptionOrientation+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventBuffet BreakfastMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
10:30 amRichmond ABPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventLunch and AGMMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventReceptionReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventGala dinner and awardsMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
11:00 PMFollowing dinner and the awards presentation, enjoy music and dancing with a DJ, along with photo booths to capture the evening. The Gala will conclude at .MealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
06:45 amSheraton Front DeskPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventBuffet Breakfast With Discussions Per Area FocusMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventLUNCHMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventRate the PosterPoster sessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster sessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventPostersPoster SessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster SessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
08:00 amBadge pick up and Conference AssistanceRegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
08:30 amBritanniaUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
08:30 amCedarbridgeUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventA College Best Practices Workshop that will explore topics with experiences and examples shared. This Workshop will be run by various Colleges and colleagues providing scenarios for roundtable discussions and open forum for how Colleges handle the following items: Budget Management a college perspective, financial reporting, Research Security, & Proposal Management and Resources.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
08:30 amElmbridgeUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
08:30 amWestministerUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNew Administrator Workshop- Dominique MichaudWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis introductory workshop welcomes research administrators less than two (2) years in position. Its aim is to give a broad overview of the profession and the many interactions and intersections which administrators have to deal with to succeed in their mandate.Opening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
08:30 amRichmondUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventExternal Research Awards: A Collaborative Strategy WorkshopWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:45 amLunch (On Own)MealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis 3-hour interactive workshop will bring together CRC administrators from across Canada to establish a community of practice and exchange practical strategies for managing the CRC portfolio effectively. The format is intentionally discussion‑focused, with a strong emphasis on peer exchange among chairs specialists.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe session will feature short presentations on topics such as institutional governance and support structures and EDI considerations, and stipend use. Short presentations will be followed by breakout discussion tables on key topics identified by the community, including:BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIn the second half of the workshop, discussions will be organized by institutional size (based on allocated chair counts) reflecting differences in institutional context, capacity, and planning considerations. Participants will leave with actionable insights, peer-tested solutions, and new connections to support ongoing collaboration.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventManaging change has become a constant in research administration - new systems, new policies, new priorities, often all at once. This practical workshop offers research administrators tools to navigate change with clarity, resilience, and a bit more confidence (and ideally a bit less stress). Drawing on the change leadership work of Rosabeth Moss Kanter, the Prosci ADKAR model, and adaptive leadership concepts from Ronald Heifetz, participants will explore how change unfolds in complex institutional environments. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will diagnose where change efforts get stuck, identify practical strategies for moving forward, and learn simple tools for managing stress along the way. Participants will leave with practical approaches they can use the next time a “small procedural update” turns into a major institutional change.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis interactive workshop builds directly on the ACU’s session From Principle to Practice and provides participants with an extended, applied opportunity to engage with the Association of Commonwealth Universities’ (ACU) Equitable Research Partnerships Toolkit. Developed with universities, funders, Indigenous leaders and Global South partners across the Commonwealth, the toolkit moves beyond aspirational statements to offer concrete tools, reflective diagnostics, and institutional actions that can be embedded across the full research lifecycle - from partnership design and funding negotiations to governance, data sharing, authorship, impact, and sustainability.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDesigned for research administrators, partnership managers, contracts officers, ethics staff, and research development professionals, this workshop will move from principles to practice. Participants will work through real-world partnership scenarios, apply the toolkit to their own institutional contexts, and co-design strategies to strengthen policy, process, and culture.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe workshop aligns with CARA’s strategic priorities of professional excellence, professional development, and communities of practice, and speaks directly to conference hot topics including EDI, Indigenous partnerships, decolonisation, partnerships, interdisciplinarity, and the unique role of research administration.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
04:00 pmSteveston AUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
04:30 pmBritannia FoyerUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventFirst Timers and Meet the Board ReceptionReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWelcome ReceptionOpening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBuffet BreakfastMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis panel explores how research administration leaders can navigate rapid technological change, foster resilience, and manage hybrid work environments while supporting career growth. The discussion will provide insights into leveraging AI, promoting well-being, and ensuring equitable opportunities for professional advancement.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) is the federal research funding agency that promotes and supports research and training in the natural sciences and engineering. The purpose of this session is to provide an update on new funding opportunities, changes to existing programs, policies and/or processes as well as any updates on any recent developments of interest to the NSE research community.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJulie Nguyen brings a wealth of clinical and research experience to the OHRI Contracts Office. She previously worked as both an Ethics Coordinator for the Cancer Centre and a Unit Coordinator for The Ottawa Hospital - Cancer Centre where she was cross-trained in all departments. Her training in these areas gives her a practical grounding in her work in the Contracts Office. She holds a Master of Arts in Legal Studies that helps her navigate the legal intricacies of this role. Julie’s favorite part of her job is connecting with study teams and helping them navigate complex contract challenges, enabling their projects to progress smoothly. When she’s not fine-tuning her expertise in Clinical Trial Agreements, you can find her shopping somewhere for something for someone.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30 amRichmond ABUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is the federal research funding agency that promotes and supports research and training in the humanities and social sciences. The purpose of this session is to provide an update on new funding opportunities, changes to existing programs, policies and/or processes as well as any updates on any recent developments of interest to the social sciences and humanities research community.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDr. Ibironke Popoola is a Research Development Officer within the Office of the Vice-President, Research (OVPR) at the University of Alberta. In this role, she plays a pivotal strategic part in enhancing researcher competencies and fostering success in external funding competitions. Expanding on her expertise, Ibironke is currently pioneering the integration of Generative AI into the grant evaluation process and other external grant application workflows. Ibironke has educational training in the Agri-food domain and experience spanning Agri-food research, research and innovation funding, and research development.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventLunch and AGMMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventRobyn Roscoe is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with more than 30 years of experience in project management in the scientific and technical fields. Since 2011, Robyn has been principal of Lyric Management, specializing in management and leadership training and teaching, event coordination and delivery, grant writing and facilitation, and coaching and mentorship. In previous roles, she led the creation and expansion of project teams in a large-scale research setting, establishing project management in research as a career path for dozens of professionals. Robyn is also Operations Manager for RainCity Analytics, a health economics and outcomes research consultancy in Vancouver, B.C.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventA physicist by training, Patrick Pilot joined the Canada Foundation for Innovation in 2003 after a brief stint in the telecommunications industry. He worked on developing several funding opportunities, from the College-Industry Innovation Fund to the Cyberinfrastructure Initiative and the John R. Evans Leaders Opportunities Fund. After co-leading the 2023 Innovation Fund competition, Patrick is now the Associate Director of Program Operations at the CFI, the team responsible for daily interactions with Canadian universities and colleges. After co-leading the 2023 Innovation Fund competition, he is now Associate Director of Operations related to funding programs at the CFI, the team responsible for day-to-day interactions with Canadian universities and colleges.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventReceptionReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventGALA DINNER AND AWARDSMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPick up your dinner card at the Monday evening reception. Your name badge will indicate your selected entrée. If your badge is marked “none,” it means you are not attending the Gala dinner. Please note that entrée selections and attendance cannot be changed onsite.ReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 PMFollowing dinner and the awards presentation, enjoy music and dancing with a DJ, along with photo booths to capture the evening. The Gala will conclude at .MealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
06:45 amSheraton Front DeskUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBuffet Breakfast With Discussions Per Area FocusMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPierre-Jean (him/he) holds a Masters in Organic Chemistry. Since 2011, Pierre-Jean contributed within Polytechnique’s Grant Office, as Grant facilitator to strategic and targeted initiatives. In 2013, he took on the stewardship of the NSERC-CREATE program, which he managed successfully, with CREATE-OPSIDIAN a training program entirely focused on Power Skills acquisition being one such grant awarded. As Knowledge Mobilization Officer, since 2018 he is structuring societal impact and knowledge mobilization strategies at Polytechnique Montreal.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30 amWestminsterUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis presentation features real-world case studies from the Ohio Innovation Exchange (OIEx) and the University of Toronto, demonstrating how these organizations have adopted proactive strategies to manage, analyze, and showcase their research and experts through the corporate lens.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventLUNCHMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDr. Valorie Crooks is Associate Vice-President, Research at Simon Fraser University. She is also Professor in the Department of Geography. She is a health geographer by training and specializes in health services research. She previously held a Canada Research Chair and MSFHR Scholar Award. She is currently co-Editor-in-Chief of the flagship disciplinary journal Health & Place and founding editor of the popular Global Perspectives on Health Geography series published by Springer. She is the 2026 recipient of the Melinda S. Meade award for Scholarly Distinction in Health & Medical Geography.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAbdul Zahir earned his MBA and MA in English from Simon Fraser University. He has ten years of experience working in the financial and academic sectors, and currently works as a Research Project Manager at Simon Fraser University, where he supports the institution’s relationship with the City of Burnaby. In his spare time, he enjoys chasing after his two young sons, practising his French, and strength-training at his local community centre gym.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPierre Rondier (he/him) manages the Strategic Initiatives portfolio in the Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation at UBC Okanagan. With over 20 years in Canada and advanced training in urban planning and transportation geography, Pierre brings expertise in strategic planning, project management, infrastructure grant development, and federal research Chair nominations. Before joining UBC, he worked at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre on social and environmental determinants of healthy aging.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventGillyan Gravelle is the Oncology Clinical Research Manager at Health Sciences North Research Institute, where she oversees the coordination and operational integrity of oncology clinical trials. With a background in nursing and healthcare leadership, she focuses on strengthening research processes through collaboration, innovation, and patient centered approaches. Gillyan applies training in Change Management, Leadership Development, and Lean Methodologies to enhance research capacity and support continuous improvement across oncology studies.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventOriginally from a small rural town in New Brunswick, Helene brings a deep appreciation for community-rooted research and the unique context of smaller institutions. In her current role, she leads research events and outreach initiatives, facilitates industry-academic partnerships as the Springboard Atlantic Network STU industry liaison officer, and contributes to strategic projects that align research with institutional goals. She has presented at national conferences on community engagement, research administration training, and mentorship.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHelene holds a BA in Criminology with a minor in Psychology and recently completed a Certificate of Honours Standing in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She also holds a Research Administration Certificate from Mohawk College and is currently completing a certificate in Research Management and Coordination. With additional training in grant writing, research ethics, and equity, diversity, and inclusion, Helene is committed to building strong, inclusive research environments that reflect the values of collaboration and accessibility.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCBU will give update on progress so far, what the team has already achieved, and their future plans, with Worktribe providing a demonstration of the system itself.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventKristine Antony is a Program Coordinator with the Research Training Centre at the SickKids Research Institute in Toronto. She brings over eight years of experience across academic environments - both hospitals and universities - where she focuses on optimizing research administration and trainee support. Kristine earned a Master of Information from the University of Toronto, specializing in Human‑Centered Data Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Waterloo. Her expertise spans process improvement, change management, and automation, applying human‑centred design principles and data analytics to simplify complex workflows, reduce administrative burden, and improve service quality. Kristine is committed to building scalable, equitable systems and fostering collaborations that translate operational efficiency.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSeeking attendees that wish to advance their understanding of research analytics and the implementation of AI, systems and technology, and responsible evaluation practices to streamline research administration through data-informed decision making at your institution. A panel discussion will present three different institutional perspectives - Ontario Tech University (Canadian University), Unity Health Toronto (Hospital Research Institute) and Northeastern University (US University) - with the goal to encourage attendees to provide additional institutional perspectives. The session will be highly interactive with the goal of the session to develop a Canadian centric research analytics community of practice to help advance the profession and help institutions build capacity.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventRate the PosterPoster SessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster SessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
The Full Reading
Why It Ranks This Way +
Calibrated from GES design 50/100 and verified 49/100 with no fourth-loop cap.
Reader Takeaway. For a reader, this is a useful but still incomplete public example: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in participation architecture and future-of-work fit and the biggest open question around follow through and evidence maturity. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence.
Strongest signals: Participation Architecture, Future-of-Work Fit, and Network Design. Weakest signals: Follow Through, Evidence Maturity, and Problem Specificity.
How This Agenda Could Improve +
- Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
- Add baseline measurement, comparison logic, tracking, or post-event impact reporting so effectiveness is not inferred only from format.
- Name the costly problem, decision, or performance target the gathering is meant to move.
Fastest next move: Add named owners, dated next steps, and a visible continuation path before treating the event as outcome-ready.
Role-Specific Reading +
Sponsor lens
Look beyond exposure. Strong sponsor value would show qualified interaction, problem work, buyer learning, customer evidence, or follow-up. The practical sponsor move is to look for structured introductions, buyer-seller fit, and relationship persistence.
Designer lens
The agenda is useful as a pattern sample from caranational2026.vfairs.com. Redesign attention should go first to the lowest-scoring pillars; in practice, turn the thinnest agenda blocks into participant work.
Executive lens
Treat the visible agenda as an operating plan. The executive move is to require owners, dates, and evidence before treating the event as strategic. If owners, proof, and follow-through are not visible, the public record does not yet prove strategic movement.
Aggregator lens
Treat the source URL as evidence, not decoration. The data-product move is to label the source boundary clearly before ranking the record before ranking or syndicating the record.
What GES Means Here +
The Gathering Effectiveness Score is a strict 0-100 public-evidence reading of the agenda across eight pillars. It rewards visible participant work, follow-through, transfer, network design, and proof mechanisms more than polish, speaker fame, attendance, or satisfaction.
Visible mechanisms: Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Network design, Learning transfer, Personalization.
Evidence boundary: Scores reflect visible agenda/source evidence and should not be read as proof of causal event impact.
Limitations, Score Caps, and Review Flags +
Limitations
- No baseline measurement is visible.
Score caps
- No fourth-loop score cap applied.
Review flags
- Satisfaction/NPS signal found, but it is excluded from effectiveness scoring.
- No tracking, validation, feedback, or impact measurement found in the visible source text.
- High cleanup rate: many extracted rows were hidden or merged as fragments.
Is this proof the event worked? +
No. This is a strict public-evidence reading of the agenda. Proof would require baseline, comparison, follow-up, attribution, and impact evidence beyond the listing.
What should a reader inspect first? +
Start with the source URL, then compare the eight pillar scores against the agenda rows. The biggest opportunities usually sit in follow-through, evidence maturity, and participant work.
Why publish weak records? +
Weak records are part of the map. They show where public agendas still describe sessions and speakers more often than outcomes, commitments, transfer, or proof.
How should I use the rows? +
Read the agenda rows as the visible design trace: formats, purposes, and evidence labels show what the public source made inspectable, not everything that happened in the room. This is a source-grounded interpretation of the public agenda record, not a copy of the source, and not an endorsement of the event.
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