Registration Open for CIRPA 2026 Hamilton Conference
We are pleased to invite members of the Mohawk College community to join us for the Canadian Institutional Research and Planning Association (CIRPA) 2026 Conference, taking place October 25-28, 2026, at the Hamilton Convention Centre in Hamilton, Ontario.
Hosted by Mohawk College and McMaster University’s Institutional Research teams, this year's conference theme, Waterfalls of Change: Navigating the New Era and Harnessing the Flow of Intelligence for Sustainable Futures recognizes the transformative forces shaping post-secondary education and the critical role that institutional research, planning, analytics, technology and quality assurance play in helping institutions navigate change.
As artificial intelligence, workforce demands, financial pressures and evolving policy environments continue to reshape the sector, CIRPA 2026 provides a timely opportunity to explore innovative solutions, share best practices and build meaningful professional connections.
The conference will feature 30 sessions, 7 interactive workshops, 5 inspiring keynote speakers and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across Canada. Participants will gain practical tools, innovative ideas and actionable insights to strengthen institutional effectiveness and support data-informed decision-making.
The conference is ideal for professionals working in institutional research, planning, analytics, information technology, education development, quality assurance, enrolment management and related fields.
This year, members of the Mohawk community have an added advantage through Mohawk College’s institutional CIRPA membership. Faculty and staff can access member conference rates without purchasing an individual CIRPA membership, representing an additional savings of $125. If you have any questions regarding the conference, contact Carmelinda at carmelinda.delconte@mohawkcollege.ca.