Our Events

Events

The mission of the CIC is to promote an understanding of international affairs and Canada’s role in a changing world by providing Canadians with a non-partisan, nationwide forum for informed discussion, analysis and debate. Accordingly, the cornerstone of the CIC’s work is our events program. The CIC national office and our branches hold more than 150 events per year in cities across the country. In particular, our branch events give members an opportunity to directly engage with global issues that often intersect with local concerns. The CIC also supports events outside of Canada, often in partnership with other global think tanks, that can introduce Canadian perspectives to global audiences. CIC events take on many different forms, from academic lectures and panel discussions to town hall meetings and pub nights. Please consult our events calendar for a listing of CIC-organized and sponsored events.

If you have an idea for a CIC event, please contact us at info@thecic.org.

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

CIC National: 3rd Annual Graham Lecture on International Affairs | Featuring Prof. Geoffrey Hinton

March 12 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Join us for the 3rd Annual Graham Lecture on International Affairs, taking place on March 12, 2026, at the historic Arcadian Court in Toronto, Ontario. This flagship event brings together Canada’s leading thinkers, practitioners, and supporters of global engagement for an evening of insight, conversation, and civic purpose.

This year we are honoured to welcome Professor Geoffrey Hinton, one of the world’s most influential voices in artificial intelligence, as our keynote speaker. His remarks will explore the rapidly shifting technological landscape and its implications for international security, governance, and society.

We will also be honouring the recipients of our awards, Friend of the CIC and Volunteer of the CIC. This year’s winners can be found HERE.

Tickets are $500, with tables of ten available for $5,000. Please indicate any dietary requirements during the registration process. Registration includes a three-course dinner.

A tax receipt will be issued for the maximum allowable amount. Your attendance directly supports the CIC’s mission to strengthen public understanding of global affairs and foster informed dialogue across Canada.

Please note, all tickets purchased in 2025 will receive a tax receipt for 2025. Any tickets purchased after December 31, 2025 will receive a tax receipt for 2026. 

Date & Time
Thursday March 12, 2026
Reception: 5PM
Dinner Program: 6:30PM

Location
Arcadian Court
401 Bay Street
Simpson Tower 8th Floor
Toronto, ON M5H 2Y4

Contact
Jennifer Chylinski | jennifer@thecic.org

Payment Options
Credit Card
E-transfer. Please send E-transfers to info@thecic.org and indicate in the notes your order and full name.
Cheque: Please send all cheques to 1 Devonshire Place, Room 210, Toronto, ON M5S 3K7.

Details

Venue

  • Arcadian Court
  • 401 Bay Street, 8th Floor
    Toronto, Ontario M5H 2Y4 Canada     + Google Map