Call for Proposals
The call for proposals is now closed.
Our conference theme is “Open Knowledges and Sustainable Futures,” and we invite proposals that speak broadly to this theme. We seek to explore how access to knowledge can help build a better future, including the importance of multiple ways of knowing and the role open knowledges can play in supporting sustainable infrastructures, communities, and ecological systems. Through collaboration and innovation, immense work is being done in this space to ensure a sustainable and robust future for Canada’s knowledge ecosystem and society at large. Does your organization have a story to tell about how you are advancing open knowledges in ways that support a sustainable future?
In celebration of connections, we invite abstracts on topics including, but not limited to:
- Open knowledge, open access, and open science
- Equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) initiatives
- Truth and Reconciliation in library and GLAM practices
- Innovative partnerships in the research and GLAM sectors
- Persistent identifiers
- Community-developed projects and tools
- Accountability standards and practices
- Perspectives on research and scholarship through the lens of open knowledges and sustainable futures
- Increasing accessibility and discoverability of research content and collections
Proposals may take the form of:
- 15-minute talks or presentations
- 30-minute sessions
- 60-minute sessions
- 30-minute guided thematic discussions: guided thematic discussions are sessions that are facilitated by at least one host and that incorporate attendee participation, similar to an extended question and answer period
If you wish to propose a different type of session, please provide additional information in your submission about how your session would unfold.
CRKN actively encourages proposals from individuals who are First Nations, Inuit, Métis, members of Black, and racialized communities, 2SLGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and members of other diverse and underrepresented groups. CRKN also actively encourages proposals from individuals associated with small or under-funded organizations, or organizations with specialized focuses.
Proposals should include a 250-word abstract for your presentation or panel and a 100-word speaker biography for each speaker. Please submit your proposals using this form by Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00 pm ET.
All proposals will be considered, and final selections will be made by the CRKN Conference Planning Committee. All proposals will be delivered virtually to a virtual audience.
For more information, please contact Mélanie Plante at engagement@crkn.ca.
Conference Code of Conduct
CRKN is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive conference environment, and trains staff and committee members on incident reporting and follow-up. All attendees and organizers of the Virtual Conference must adhere to our Conference Code of Conduct.