Forum: Creating bridges between researchers in Mexico and Canada, session 4: Artificial Intelligence AI
2024-08-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | CDMX
Objective
Mexican researchers will present their projects in Artificial Intelligence AI in this session. We will include presentations from Canadian researchers working in the same field, as well as Canadian Institutions, to participate and have the chance to share their work with their Mexican counterparts.
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 813 4936 2732
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81349362732?pwd=[REDACTED]
Access code: [REDACTED]
Moderator: Professor Carlos Silva, Director of the Courtois Institute

Week of Mexico in Canada
2024-09-10 05:30 - 23:30 | México Embaja En Canada, 45 O'Connor St. Suite 1000, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1A4, Canada

North American Thermal Analysis Society (NATAS) conference
2024-09-16 08:00 - 2024-09-19 17:00 | Crowne Plaza Knoxville, 401 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Henry Kantrow will be presenting a poster at the North American Thermal Analysis Society (NATAS) conference.
The North American Thermal Analysis Society is a venerable organization that offers scientists and practitioners the opportunity to explore the frontiers of thermal analysis, rheology, and materials characterization. Membership ensures that you have contact information for all your NATAS colleagues throughout the year and that you get the best registration rates for the annual conference. We are pleased to announce the 2024 in-person NATAS conference will be held in Knoxville, TN at the University of Tennessee.
Presentations and posters by renowned scientists and graduate students set the stage for excellent discussions and an ideal environment to learn about state-of-the-art techniques and exciting new developments in thermal analysis and materials research.

2024 workshop on Exciton/Photon Interactions for Quantum Systems
2024-09-23 08:00 - 2024-09-24 17:00 | CDMX
Carlos will participate in the 2024 workshop on Exciton/Photon Interactions for Quantum Systems.

Fall 2024 Telluride Workshop
2024-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Telluride Science & Innovation Center, 300 S Townsend St., Telluride, CO, 81435, United States
Carlos will be an invited speaker at the upcoming Telluride workshop titled “Electronic and Structural Dynamics in Hybrid Perovskites: Theory Meets Experiment.”

Symposium CERC/C150 2024
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-23 | Centre culturel de l’Université de Sherbrooke, 2500 boul de l'Université, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1K 2R1, Canada
Pr Carlos Silva, Sabrina Benmakhlouf, the CERC principal coordinator and Félix Thouin, principal research scientist, will participate in the next edition of the 2024 Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada 150 Research Chairs (C150) Symposium.
The event will take place from October 21 to 23, 2024, in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and will provide an opportunity for chairholders, key members of their program teams and university administrators to network with peers, past and present chairholders of CERC and C150 programs. Participants can look forward to celebrating successes, sharing their diverse experiences, and discussing challenges and best practices to achieve the goals of these programs.

Symposium on integrated photonics and quantum applications
2024-11-05 | Université Laval’s Pavillon Alphonse-Desjardins, 2325 Rue de l'Université, Québec, Québec, G1V 0A6, Canada
Join us for the Integrated Photonics and Quantum Applications Symposium on November 5th at Université Laval! There are still spots available, and Carlos Silva’s CERC is proud to support and participate in this event. If you haven’t registered yet, we invite you to sign up

Polaritons
2025-01-24 09:30 - 11:00 | Salle : B-1007
Salle : B-1007

Junior Research Internship Competition – Institut Courtois & Acceleration Consortium
2025-03-10 | CDMX
The Courtois Institute of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the Université de Montréal and the Acceleration Consortium at the University of Toronto are jointly organizing, for the second time, a summer research exchange program for undergraduate students.
Both institutes are collaborating to accelerate materials discovery using artificial intelligence and robotics.
Eligible candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at the Université de Montréal in the Department(s) of Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Science and Operations Research. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
Dates & Scholarship
Start Date: Between May 1 and May 15, 2025
Duration: 3 months, 5 days per week, in person
Scholarship: 10,000 $ (accommodation at the student’s expense)
Payment: Monthly
Timeline
Competition Launch: February 7, 2025
Application Deadline: March 10, 2025
Results Announcement: March 31, 2025
Application & Links
📌 https://institut-courtois.umontreal.ca/stage-dete-de-recherche-junior/
📌 Université de Montréal: Submit your application via email to institut-courtois@umontreal.ca
📌 University of Toronto: Apply via the Faculty of Arts & Science Internship Program portal. For more information, contact the Experiential Learning and Outreach Support (ELOS) team at asip@utoronto.ca.

3rd Group meeting commun - Interfaces - B-1007
2025-04-15 09:30 - 11:00 | Campus MIL université de Montréal. A-5502.1 A-5502.1, 1375 Ave. Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, QC, H2V 0B3

CERC Workshop
2025-05-29 - 2025-05-30 | Campus MIL université de Montréal. A-5502.1 A-5502.1, 1375 Ave. Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, QC, H2V 0B3

The first Grand Conference of the Institut Courtois 2025
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-16 | 2900 Bd Édouard-Montpetit, Montreal, 2900 Bd Édouard-Montpetit, Montreal, Québec, H3T 1J4, Canada
The first Grand Conference of the Institut Courtois 2025, will be held at Université de Montréal (2900 Bd Édouard-Montpetit, Montreal) on October 15th and 16th, 2025.
This event will feature presentations by renowned international experts on light-matter interactions for materials discovery. We are honored to welcome Prof Anne L’Huillier, laureate of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics, as our keynote speaker. Her talk, entitled The world of atoms at the attosecond time scale, will offer a unique insight into her groundbreaking research in attosecond science.
In addition, several distinguished guests and domain specialists will share their latest findings and perspectives. More details can be found on our webpage Grande Conférence of the Institut Courtois 2025

📝 Registration Deadline – October 3rd
👉 Register here
We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting day of scientific exchange and discovery.

Matériaux quantiques
2025-10-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Salle : A-2553
Salle : A-2553

Conference on Quantum Science and Technology
2025-10-20 08:00 - 2025-10-24 17:00 | Auditorio Alejandra Jáidar, Investigación Científica 70, C.U., Coyoacán, Ciudad de México, CDMX, 04510
📅 October 20–24, 2025
📍 Auditorio Alejandra Jáidar, Instituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
As part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, this international conference will bring together leading researchers in the field of quantum science.
🌟 Our director, Professor Carlos Silva Acuña , will be among the invited speakers.
Topics include:
*Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
*Quantum Many Body
*Quantum Optics
* Quantum Field Theory
* Quantum Open Systems
* Quantum Technologies and Applications

Seminar – Meghan McNeil
2026-05-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Campus MIL, 1375 Thérèse‑Lavoie‑Roux Avenue, Montreal, QC, H2V 0B3, Canada
Meghan McNeil, a member of the CERC research team, will present a seminar entitled:

“Strong Light–Matter Interactions and Structure–Processing–Property Relationships in Organic Semiconducting Polymers.”
📍 Campus MIL, Université de Montréal
Science Complex, 1375 Thérèse‑Lavoie‑Roux Avenue
Wing A, Room A‑2553, Montréal (QC), Canada
Research Director: Audrey Laventure
Co-Director: Carlos Silva
Organized by: Département de chimie
This seminar will explore the relationships between molecular structure, processing methods, and resulting properties in organic semiconducting polymers, with a focus on strong light–matter interactions.
🔗 More information:
https://calendrier.umontreal.ca/activite/seminaire-meghan-mcneil

A Powerful Combination – Powder Characterization: From Particle to Performance
2026-05-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Campus MIL, 1375 Thérèse‑Lavoie‑Roux Avenue, Montreal, QC, H2V 0B3, Canada
The CERC‑LM community may be interested in this collaborative workshop focused on advanced powder characterization techniques, from fundamental particle analysis to final material performance.

📅 21 May 2026
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 Université de Montréal – Science Complex
Room A‑4502.1 (Wing A)
1375 Thérèse‑Lavoie‑Roux Avenue, Montréal (QC)
About the workshop
Jointly organized by Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics, and SciAps, this free workshop will highlight the power of integrated analytical solutions to better understand, control, and optimize powders across a wide range of applications.
Program highlights include:

Particle size, stability, concentration, and shape
Powder flow, density, and porosity
Porosimetry, specific surface area, and structure
Elemental composition and activity

Target audience
Industry professionals, as well as researchers and students from academia with an interest in powder characterization.
Practical information

Free event
Limited capacity (first come, first served)
Coffee breaks and lunch provided
Registration required

IVADO's Quantum Seminars Winter 2026 - Danijela Markovic, May 26th
2026-05-26 12:45 - 14:45 | Campus MIL, 1375 Thérèse‑Lavoie‑Roux Avenue, Montreal, QC, H2V 0B3, Canada
We are pleased to announce the next IVADO Quantums Seminar which will take place exceptionally and as a special edition on May 26 May 26th at 12:45 p.m. and will be given :
Danijela Markovic, CNRS/Thales laboratory — Quantum neuromorphic computing with superconducting circuits — Register SALLE A.3502.1
A complimentary lunch to participants, provided you complete your registration before May 21 for Dr. Markovic.
This seminar will be held in person only at the MIL Campus of the Université de Montréal and is open to all.
For information on other seminars this semester, please visit IVADO’s website.

RQMP Grand Conference, 2026 edition
2026-06-12 09:00 - 18:00 | Sherbrooke University 2500 Bd de l’Université Sherbrooke,QCJ1K 2R1Canada, 2500 Boulevard de l'Université, Sherbrooke, Qc, J1K 2R1, Canada
Dear members and friends,

The Réseau québécois sur les matériaux de pointe (RQMP) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for its Grand Conference – 2026 edition.
This event will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Université de Sherbrooke, under the theme At the Frontier of Materials Engineering.
Program highlights include:

Keynote lectures

Leslie Schoop (Princeton University) – Title to be announced
Leonard R. MacGillivray (Université de Sherbrooke) – Crystal Engineering Molecular Materials

Invited talks

Juanita Bocquel (Université de Sherbrooke)
Oussama Moutanabbir (Polytechnique)
Peter Grütter (McGill)

Poster session and cocktail reception

Poster session:
Participants are invited to present a poster. The top three posters will receive awards. Details are available in the registration form.
Volunteers:
RQMP is currently seeking volunteers to evaluate posters. Interested individuals may indicate their availability in the registration form.
Transportation:
Transportation by bus between Montréal (Berri-UQAM) and Sherbrooke will be available. Participation can be indicated during registration.
Registration:
Registration is free and open until May 29 at 5:00 p.m. via the following link:
Inscriptions à la Grande conférence du RQMP RQMP Grande Conference registration – Remplir le formulaire
Meals and refreshments will be provided. Please indicate any dietary restrictions in the registration form.

AI4X – Accelerate Conference 2026
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-19 | Raffles City Convention Centre, 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore, 189560, Singapore
The Institut Courtois, as partner of the Acceleration Consortium, will be present at the Acceleration Consortium Conference 2026, taking place from 15–19 June 2026 at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore.
As part of this participation, Carlos Silva, Chair of the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) and Director of the Institut Courtois, will take part in conference activities.

The Acceleration Consortium Conference is an international event that brings together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore how artificial intelligence can accelerate discovery and innovation in materials science and advanced manufacturing.
📍 Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore
📅 15–19 June 2026
🔗 More information: https://ai4x.cc/

Summit on Science Diplomacy
2026-06-15 12:00 - 2026-06-18 12:00 | Campus MIL, 1375 Thérèse‑Lavoie‑Roux Avenue, Montreal, QC, H2V 0B3, Canada
Members of the community may be interested in the Summit on Science Diplomacy, an interdisciplinary event exploring the role of science in international collaboration, policy, and global challenges.
📅 15–18 June 2026 (12:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
📍 Université de Montréal – Campus MIL, Montréal, QC
The summit brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to examine how science diplomacy can foster international partnerships and address complex global issues.
Université de Montréal, the University of Calgary, and McGill University, together with the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) and the Swiss Embassy to Canada, are convening a summit focused on Canada’s strategy to harness the power of science diplomacy.
The symposium will bring together renowned international researchers, senior government officials, policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society representatives to explore how science diplomacy can strengthen trust, inform policy, enhance prosperity, and deliver solutions to global challenges where traditional diplomacy alone may fall short.
A central objective of the event is to build and consolidate a pan-Canadian science diplomacy network, connecting actors across regions, sectors, and disciplines, and fostering collaboration that extends well beyond the event itself.
In an era marked by geopolitical tension, rapid technological disruption, and fragmented global governance, science diplomacy has become a critical instrument for international cooperation. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, quantum, biotechnology, and advanced materials have elevated science and innovation to central drivers of geopolitical influence, economic resilience, and technological sovereignty.
Canada has emerged as a trusted and principled actor in this landscape, leveraging research excellence, innovation capacity, and democratic values to advance international cooperation while safeguarding institutional integrity and national interests. Through strategic partnerships, research leadership, and a growing national ecosystem dedicated to science diplomacy, Canada is positioning science not only as a tool of engagement, but as a strategic capability.

RQÉMP & AMA 2026 Summer School
2026-08-12 - 2026-08-14 | Bishop’s University, 2600 rue de collège, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 1Z7, Canada
We are pleased to share that members of the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Light–Matter Interactions team will be participating in the upcoming RQMP Summer School (RQEMP–AMA École d’été 2026).

This summer event brings together students and researchers across Québec to explore key topics in quantum materials and physics, offering a collaborative environment for learning, discussion, and networking.
Through their participation, our team members will engage with the broader scientific community, contribute to knowledge exchange, and strengthen collaborations within the field. This involvement also reflects the CERC’s commitment to advancing research and training in light–matter interactions and quantum materials.
We look forward to an enriching experience and to the continued advancement of research in quantum and materials science.
👉 Learn more about the event

13th International Conference of the African Materials Research Society (AMRS 2026)
2026-12-07 - 2026-12-10 | University Towers of The University of Nairobi (UoN), Nairobi, Kenya
We are pleased to announce that Prof. Carlos Silva Acuña has been invited as a speaker at the 13th International Conference of the African Materials Research Society (AMRS 2026).

📍 Location: University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
📅 Conference dates: December 7–10, 2026
📅 Pre‑conference: December 5–6, 2026
At this international event, the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Light–Matter Interactions and the Institut Courtois will be actively represented.
AMRS 2026 will bring together leading researchers from across Africa and around the world to explore advances in materials science and innovation, with a focus on their role in driving sustainable development and socio‑economic transformation.
For the CERC, participation in this conference is especially significant. The research presented at AMRS—spanning advanced materials, nanotechnology, and optoelectronic systems—closely aligns with our work in light–matter interactions and quantum materials, reinforcing our commitment to advancing fundamental and applied research in these areas.
This engagement also reflects the CERC’s strong dedication to international collaboration and knowledge exchange. By participating in global scientific platforms such as AMRS, we continue to build partnerships that expand the reach and impact of our research.
Importantly, this event provides a valuable opportunity to advance the CERC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion by engaging with a multicultural scientific community and integrating diverse perspectives into our work. Supporting such exchanges is central to fostering innovation and addressing global scientific challenges.
We look forward to participating in this prestigious conference and contributing to meaningful scientific dialogue.
👉 Learn more about the event

4th Workshop on Molecular Quantum Technology - MQT 2026
2026-12-14 - 2026-12-18 | Dreams Hotel, Puerto Varas, Chile
We are pleased to announce that Prof. Carlos Silva Acuña will participate as an invited speaker at the upcoming MQT 2026 – Molecular Quantum Technologies Conference.

At this international event, Prof. Silva will represent the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Light–Matter Interactions and the Institut Courtois at the Université de Montréal.
The conference will bring together leading researchers in the field of molecular quantum technologies, fostering discussions on recent advances, emerging challenges, and future directions in the field.
We look forward to Prof. Silva’s contribution and to the strengthening of international collaborations through this participation.
👉 Learn more about the event
