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Associated Event: Couchiching Annual Conference on Diplomacy


  • Aga Khan Museum 77 Wynford Drive North York, ON, M3C 1K1 Canada (map)

Associated Event:

Couchiching Annual Conference on Diplomacy

Hosted by the Canadian International Council in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum

Date: Tuesday October 8th – Wednesday October 9th, 2024

Time: Please see below for the conference schedule.

Price: Ticket price includes food, beverages and access to the current exhibit, “Light: Visionary Perspectives” | $80 Regular | $70 CIC Member/Aga Khan Museum Member | Students FREE (must register and present student ID)

Location: Aga Khan Museum | 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON

Contact: Jennifer Chylinski | jennifer@thecic.org

You’re invited to the Annual Couchiching Conference on October 8-9, 2024 at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Ontario in the beautiful Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium.

The Couchiching Conference, co-hosted by the Canadian International Council (CIC) and in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum, aims to foster an inclusive dialogue on the evolving role of diplomacy on the international stage. This event will provide a platform for citizens, journalists, academics, and students to engage in meaningful discussions on international affairs, reflecting our shared mission to give Canadians a voice in global matters.

By exploring themes such as cultural diplomacy, artificial intelligence, the Arctic, the implications of the US election on NATO, summit diplomacy, and the future of diplomacy, the conference seeks to promote a deeper understanding of Canada’s role in a rapidly changing international landscape. Additionally, the conference will emphasize youth participation and integrate diverse perspectives to ensure a holistic and representative discourse on global diplomatic challenges​.

AGENDA

Day 1: Tuesday October 8, 2024

8:30am: Doors open

9:00am: Opening Remarks

9:15am: Panel 1: Summit Diplomacy

10:30am: Morning Coffee Break

11:00am: Panel 2: NATO Association Panel

12:15pm: Lunch (Ismaili Centre)

1:30pm: Panel 3: Arctic Diplomacy

3:15pm: Afternoon Coffee Break

3:45pm: Panel 4: Cultural Diplomacy

5:00pm-7:00pm: Reception: Cultural Diplomacy Theme | View the Exhibit

Day 2: Wednesday October 9, 2024

8:30am: Doors open

9:00am: Opening Remarks

9:15am: Panel 5: AI Diplomacy

10:30am: Morning Coffee Break

11:00am: Lloyd Axworthy Book Launch

11:30pm: Panel 6: The Future of Diplomacy

12:30pm: Closing Remarks

1:00pm: Exit | View the exhibit