Public Events
BRILLIANT MINDS | BOLD QUESTIONS
CIFAR Virtual Talks explore leading research from across the globe.
We bring the latest research from CIFAR fellows, chairs, scholars and advisors to you through our public engagement program of free online events and conversations.
CIFAR Virtual Talks
CIFAR Virtual Talks: Can AI be conscious?
Join Blake Richards and Anil Seth for the fourth Brilliant Minds | Bold Questions event.
Jun 8, 2021
CIFAR Virtual Talks
CIFAR Virtual Talks: Is the future of computing quantum?
Join Dave Bacon and Stephanie Simmons for the fifth Brilliant Minds | Bold Questions event.
Jul 20, 2021
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Our public events connect you to important new research and ideas.
We host symposia, meetings, and workshops that bring together brilliant minds from around the world to discuss important questions.
Public Events
The Economist & CIFAR Special Event: How Science Can Save the World
Join CIFAR for a special public event in partnership with The Economist
May 18, 2021
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Immerse yourself in groundbreaking research.
Explore a wide range of ideas and insights through our archive of virtual events.
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