Compute Canada is holding a town hall meeting at Carleton University on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013 as part of its consultation process to develop a strategic plan to direct its activities over the next five years.

This event is free and open to the public. Researchers in all fields of study, as well as media, are welcome to attend. Click here to register.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Where: Senate Room 608, Robertson Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa

The discussions will be structured around the following questions:

  • What is the most significant gap or problem in the delivery of advanced computing in Canada?
  • What is the most important thing that Compute Canada should do during its next mandate?
  • What are the particular challenges Compute Canada will face in achieving its proposed goals?
  • Are we being sufficiently forward-looking? What is missing?

Compute Canada’s executive summary and its overview of a draft strategic plan are available in advance of the meeting.

Attendees are asked to share their feedback on this meeting in person or by email at consultation@computecanada.ca

Media Inquiries:
Chris Cline
Media Relations Co-ordinator
Carleton University
613-520-2600, ext. 1391
613-355-0336
christopher_cline@carleton.ca

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