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Academic & Research Portal

Call for papers, posters & student showcases.

Present work that leaves the room and reaches the decisions.

3 research tracks Indexed proceedings Chaired review Student bursaries
Submit your abstract View research tracks
3
Submission tracks
CAD 150
Student presenter rate
300
Word abstract limit
3
Key deadlines
Research

Get your work reviewed seriously — and used beyond the room.

A credible structure: submission tracks, review criteria, presentation formats, student support, and a proceedings pathway tied to practical use.

Academic confidenceClear review and placement

Become an oral presentation, poster showcase, response panel, or student feature.

Practice bridgeEvidence meets implementation

Accepted work joins conversations with executives, care leaders, educators, and founders.

Researchers presenting findings to peers at the summit
Academic pathwayResearch should inform leadership practice, not sit on a shelf.

We connect papers, posters, and showcases to rooms where decisions are made.

Research Faculty

A postgraduate dean chairs your review.

Prof. Ifeanyichukwu R. Iroha
Prof. Ifeanyichukwu R. Iroha
Research Faculty Chair

Professor of Medical Microbiology and Provost of Postgraduate Studies at David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences — bringing real postgraduate review standards to your submission.

Alexander von Humboldt fellow 180+ peer-reviewed papers Provost, Postgraduate Studies
Research Tracks

Find your track. Submit where you fit.

Track 01Governance, ESG, policy, and institutional accountability
Track 02Health equity, care systems, safety, and burnout prevention
Track 03Leadership pipelines, mentorship, education, and access
Funding Support

Present on a student budget. We cover the gap.

CAD 150 student rate

Full 3-day access and catering for accepted presenters.

Volunteer bursaries

Eight hours on the team earns complimentary access.

Poster printing grants

Free local printing in Brampton for selected posters.

Apply for student funding

Key deadlines

  • Abstract submissionJuly 15, 2026
  • Acceptance notificationsAugust 10, 2026
  • Full paper submissionSeptember 5, 2026
Ready when you are

Submit your abstract proposal.

Two minutes. Your details, your track, 300 words. Our committee reads every one.

Submit your abstract
Research Exchange

Researchers bring evidence. Practitioners bring the reality the evidence must serve.

The pathway connects scholarship with employers, care systems, founders, media, and public-sector stakeholders who need research they can apply.

What researchers bring

Original papers, posters, methods, and field insight.

Present on gender-inclusive leadership, governance, health equity, burnout, education, and community impact.

What researchers gain

Visibility, indexing pathway, feedback, and applied partnerships.

Accepted papers are prepared for indexing and proceedings, with poster visibility, practitioner feedback, and collaboration.

Academic Showcase

Present in a room built for serious, accessible scholarship.

Sessions are built so work can be reviewed, discussed, and translated into practice — not just presented, but made useful to organizations.

  • Paper presentations and moderated academic panels.
  • Student poster showcase with professional feedback.
  • Proceedings and indexing preparation for accepted papers.
Researchers and delegates networking between sessions
Room to present, test ideas, and build applied partnerships.
Who Researchers Meet

Research belongs in conversation with the people who can use it.

Employers and HR teams

Evidence-informed approaches to leadership, equity, and retention.

Care and nonprofit leaders

Working on burnout, access, and inclusive care.

Media and public voices

Credible research on why inclusive leadership matters now.

Partners and funders

Backing research visibility, student access, and impact.