FALL 2026

RIISQ Webinar – Patrick Lagadec – A Summer in the Fury of Climate Change: The Specter of Systemic Collapse, the Imperative of New Governance.
  • Date: September 18, 2026, 12pm to 1pm
  • The presentation, as well as the Q&A session that will follow, will focus on the lessons learned from the summer of 2026 in Europe and the priorities for action in the face of accelerating climate change.
  • Patrick Lagadec is a consultant in the field of major crisis prevention and management, and leadership in unstable and largely unknown environments. A Doctor of Political Science and Honorary Research Director at École Polytechnique, he has devoted several decades to fieldwork and has published over twenty books; he has received numerous awards, including the Civil Security Prize, the Raymond Delaby Prize for Classified Installations, the Fritz Winter Prize, and the prestigious Engelberg Foundation International Prize.
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Adaptation Canada 2026
  • Dates: September 22 to 24, 2026
  • Location: Toronto
  • The largest national conference on climate change adaptation in Canada. It sets the strategic agenda for the National Adaptation Strategy, which Quebec municipalities then evaluate during the month of November.
  • Website: Adaptation Canada 2026

RIISQ Webinar – Élise Paichard – Territories Facing Flood Risk: What is the Role of AI?

  • Date : September 25, 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  • Is artificial intelligence an ally in adapting territories to climate change, and in particular the risk of flooding? This webinar explores the role of AI in municipal action in the face of climate challenges. It puts into perspective the promises, limitations, and conditions necessary for these tools to effectively contribute to community resilience.
  • Elise Paichard is a doctoral candidate in political science at Université Laval and a research assistant at the International Observatory on the Societal Impacts of AI and Digital Technology (Obvia). Her research focuses on the uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in municipalities facing climate challenges.
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Panel ‘Ten Years of Intersectoral Research in Quebec’ – organized by the Quebec Maritime Network

  • Date: October 1, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
  • Location: Museum of Civilization – Roland-Arpin Auditorium
  • RIISQ Executive Director, Philippe Gachon, will co-host this event, which will provide an opportunity to examine the evolution of research funding over the past decade, as well as the progress made, limitations, and possible avenues for strengthening collaborative practices in Quebec.
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RIISQ Student Assembly

  • Date: October 5 at 2:30 PM
  • An ideal opportunity to discover the network and learn about the place and role of students within it. We will cover the activities and opportunities available to you, as well as student representation in RIISQ’s governance. We will also introduce the student committee—its mission, composition, and past achievements—and explain how you can get actively involved in both the network and the committee!
  • Online: https://uqam.zoom.us/j/85310894706

Forum on culverts and aquatic connectivity

  • Date: October 6, 0226
  • Location: Québec
  • The event will bring together specialists from the environment and the municipal world in order to: better understand the issues related to culverts; discover different characterization protocols and methodologies; reflect on the prioritization of interventions from a perspective of watershed connectivity.
  • Website: ROBVQ

9e Symposium canadien de l’AICE (Association internationale pour le contrôle de l’érosion)

  • Date:  October 8, 2026
  • Location: Montréal
  • A full day of presentations and case studies by 13 speakers, vendor exhibits, networking opportunities, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea and coffee provided.
  • Website : canieca.org

Quebec Civil Safety Association Convention (ASCQ 2026)
  • Dates: October 14 and 15, 2026
  • Location: Drummondville
  • Annual gathering of Quebec civil safety professionals aiming to share best practices in crisis management, emergency measures, and disaster resilience.
  • Website: Congrès ASCQ 2026

Risk Management Society Canada Conference 2026
  • Dates: October 19 to 21, 2026
  • Location: Quebec City
  • A major national gathering bringing together risk management leaders to explore new trends, mitigation strategies, and insurance solutions.
  • Website: RIMS Canada 2026

Quebec Business Council on the Environment – Environmental Responsibilities: Roles, Risks, and Leverage Actions for Leaders and Managers
  • Date: November 4, 2026
  • Location: Hybrid format, online and in-person in Montreal
  • The event aims to equip managers with tools to handle legal obligations, environmental risks, and eco-responsible transition levers.
  • Website: CPEQ – Inscriptions

Entretiens Jacques Cartier 2026

Disaster Reduction Institute Canada Symposium 2026
  • Date: November 12, 2026
  • Location: Gatineau
  • The largest Canadian gathering of professionals specializing in business continuity, cybersecurity, emergency resilience, and risk management. Ideal for general management and municipal emergency measures coordinators.
  • Website: DRI Canada

Training: “Social Acceptability of Stormwater Management Infrastructure”

  • Date: December 8, 2026
  • Organized by the Centre for Expertise and Research on Urban Infrastructure (CERIU)
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