KMb Forum

The Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (CKF) is a biennial event that provides opportunities for professional development, learning and networking for those interested in knowledge mobilization, translation, and exchange. It brings together a community dedicated to sharing learnings, best practices, tools, and resources. 

The next forum (CKF26) will take place from July 28 to 30, 2026 in Toronto at the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning! It will be co-hosted with our RIC member, The Hospital for Sick Children’s Knowledge Translation Program at the SickKids Learning Institute.

This year’s theme is “Collaborative Knowledge: People, Partnerships, and Possibilities.”

  

We want to hear from you!

We want to know what YOU would like to see at the next Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum. Please consider taking a few minutes to give us your suggestions via the community survey below.

What To Expect

The CKF agenda includes contributions in the following formats:

  • Lightning Talks (5 min)
  • Workshops (60 min)
  • Catalyst Roundtables (45 min)
  • Posters / Case Studies

Partner with us!

Interested in exhibiting at the Forum? Check out our sponsorship prospectus.

Registration

Registration for the Forum will open in early 2026!

Why participate in the Forum?

The Goals of CKF include:

  • Create a welcoming and engaging event to learn about knowledge mobilization 
  • Engage professionals across sectors to enable partnerships, collaboration, and networking 
  • Share tools and techniques related to knowledge mobilization in a variety of fields 
  • Facilitate discussions around current and emerging topics in knowledge mobilization 

Peter Levesque Award for KMb Leadership

Nominate an individual or team (or even yourself!) for the Peter Levesque Award for KMb Leadership! This award recognizes individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to advancing knowledge mobilization (KMb) as a profession and is named in honor of Peter Levesque, a pioneer in the field.

Announcements

Nominations Open: Peter Levesque Award for Knowledge Mobilization Leadership 2026

Nov 24, 2025

Research Impact Canada is pleased to announce the Peter Levesque Award for Knowledge Mobilization Leadership 2026 is now open for nominations! This award recognizes individuals who have…

CKF26: Call for Contributions

Nov 10, 2025

We are accepting contributions for presentations, workshops, and roundtables that will facilitate active participation, reflection, and learning around knowledge mobilization and research impact. The contribution…

Celebrating Leadership in Knowledge Mobilization: Announcing the Winners of the Peter Levesque Award!

Jul 26, 2024

Research Impact Canada is excited to announce the winners of the Peter Levesque Award for Knowledge Mobilization Leadership. This award recognizes individuals and teams who…

CKF24 in Review: Highlights from the Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum 2024  

Jul 18, 2024

The Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (CKF) 2024, held in the vibrant city of Montreal from June 19-21, was a resounding success! This year’s event marked…

Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (CKF) 2024 Opening Address

Jul 3, 2024

On June 19, 2024 in Le grand Bibliotheque de Montréal, Peter Levesque gave the opening address to the conference. Peter founded CKF in 2012 as…

Two new awards recognizing Peter Levesque

Jun 24, 2022

By David Phipps, from remarks made on June 17, 2022. During the Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum 2022, Research Impact Canada created two new awards recognizing…