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 this year’s 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.

Travelling to Toronto for CKF26?

If you’re travelling to Toronto for CKF26, here is a list of hotels near the venue you may consider. Please note that we do not officially endorse or promote any specific hotels and encourage you to conduct your own research on these and other local accommodations.

Registration

Registration for the Forum is now OPEN! Whether you want to attend, present, or simply connect with the KMb community, registration is your first step.

Benefit from the early bird pricing by registering now. Registration also includes the option to purchase tickets for the CKF26 reception night (celebrating RIC’s 20th anniversary!), offering additional opportunities for networking and connection.

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

Become a local host for CKF22!

Jan 31, 2022

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,…

Contribution Instructions – Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum

Jan 27, 2022

Further details around contribution formats can be found under Contribution Instructions below. Please prepare a 250-word summary of your contribution, emphasizing the content, objectives, audience and/or format of…

Save the Date for CKF22

Jan 19, 2022

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…

Research Impact Canada co-hosts largest knowledge mobilization conference in Canada

Dec 14, 2020

  On November 24-26, 2020 RIC co-hosted the Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum, in partnership with the Ottawa-based Institute for Knowledge Mobilization. The event was held…