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Blockchain Summit Ottawa

A summit in Ottawa for the next generation of blockchain builders and policy makers, where founders, developers, and visionaries can come together to explore the future of decentralized ledger technologies. A gathering of people interested in blockchain innovation and collaboration that aims to help advance bold ideas into on-chain reality. A place for exploration, discussion, and challenge where Web3 conversations can turn into action.

​We invite people to join us for a one-evening summit in Ottawa with Web3 explorers, designers, builders, and investors focusing on present opportunities as we seek to discover the future of decentralized trust, identity and peer-to-peer electronic cash. We’re inviting speakers to share their insights about innovation and impact on the Web3 x Blockchain frontier, in Canada and beyond, where the digital economy is taking shape.

Moderator

Professor Michel Barbeau
School of Computer Science, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University
View Professor Barbeau’s profile

Panelists:

​ — Founder & CEO, (Toronto)
— Founder & CEO, (Ottawa)
— Founder, (Montreal)
— Founder, CanUBlockchain (Ottawa)

Location

Hub350 – KNBA RBCx Finance Quarter
350 Legget Drive
Kanata, ON K2K 3N1
Canada

Registration

Interested in joining the conversation and exploring the future of Web3 and blockchain?

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Interested in launching your career in tech? Nokia is coming to �Ӱ�ԭ�� University for an evening of recruitment, networking and career conversations.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about Nokia’s student, internship and new graduate opportunities across technical, non-technical and business disciplines. Hear directly from Nokia employees about career paths, workplace culture and early-career opportunities in Canada, while learning how Nokia teams are working across connectivity, hardware, cloud, AI and network technologies.

Please note: this is Nokia’s only scheduled visit to campus this year.

Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 6:00–6:45 p.m.
Location: Theatre Room 1301, Health Sciences Building
Format: In person

This smaller-group session is designed for students from equity-deserving communities, including students from all degree programs and years of study who identify as Indigenous, having a disability or neurodivergent, as well as women in technical degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Meet Nokia representatives before the larger recruitment event and take advantage of additional time for meaningful conversations, questions and one-on-one networking. Attendees are also welcome to stay for the main recruitment event beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Benefits of attending:

• Connect in a smaller setting: Get more face time with Nokia representatives in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
• Ask more questions: Take advantage of the smaller group to have conversations about careers, teams and working at Nokia.
• Build your network: Introduce yourself directly to Nokia representatives and make connections that can continue beyond the event.
• Share your résumé: Use the additional one-on-one time to introduce yourself and share your résumé with the recruitment team.

Meet Team Nokia: Recruitment & Networking Session

Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Theatre Room 1301, Health Sciences Building
Format: In person

This session is open to students from all degree programs and all years of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Learn about Nokia’s student, internship and new graduate opportunities across a range of technical, non-technical and business disciplines. Discover how Nokia teams are driving innovation in connectivity, hardware, cloud, AI and network technologies while building solutions that help connect the world.

You’ll also hear directly from Nokia employees about their career paths, Nokia’s culture and its early-career program in Canada.

The session will include a Q&A and networking opportunity, giving you the chance to:

• Connect with Nokia recruiters and professionals
• Ask questions about career opportunities
• Gain insights into working in the technology industry
• Learn more about building a career at Nokia

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The Unified Support Centre (USC) is offering Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University this fall. Two weekend sessions will be available in October and November 2026, and registration is now open.

ASIST is a comprehensive two-day course that uses audiovisual materials, discussions, and simulations to teach participants how to support someone experiencing thoughts or plans of suicide. Participants will learn how to recognize signs of suicide, provide a skilled intervention, and develop a safety plan to help someone choose to stay alive.

Course Details

October Session

• Dates: October 17 & 18, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Location: In person at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University (room to be announced)

November Session

• Dates: November 21 & 22, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Location: In person at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University (room to be announced)

Cost: $160 (tax included)

Registration

Registration for both sessions is now open.

Please note that submitting the registration form does not reserve your spot. Registration is confirmed only once payment has been received. Spaces are limited, and payments are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the course. The certificate does not expire, although participants are encouraged to retake the course every three years to stay current with newer and effective strategies.

Where will the course be held?
The course will be held at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University. The specific building and room number will be provided approximately one week before the course.

Is attendance on both days mandatory?
Yes. Participants must attend both days. The first day provides comprehensive training on assisting someone with thoughts of suicide, while the second day focuses on roleplay and the final examination.

What is the cancellation policy?
A full refund is available if you cancel by the applicable deadline:

• October session: Friday, October 9, 2026, before 5:00 PM
• November session: Friday, November 13, 2026, before 5:00 PM

What if my payment has not yet been accepted?
You may follow up with the Unified Support Centre regarding the status of your payment. Please allow time for confirmation, as spaces are limited and payments are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

What is the payment deadline?
There is no set payment deadline. However, registration is not confirmed until payment has been received.

What should I bring?
Participants only need to bring a pen. A course booklet will be provided on the first day.

Questions?

For questions about registration, payment, or the course, contact the Unified Support Centre at usc@cusaonline.ca.

The ASIST framework and its instructors are regulated by LivingWorks.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� University will once again be participating in the Putnam Mathematics Competition this year.

The Putnam Competition is a university mathematics contest open to undergraduate students across Canada and the United States. �Ӱ�ԭ�� has a long and proud history of participation, and all undergraduate students are welcome and encouraged to participate, regardless of year of study or perceived mathematical ability.

The competition is designed so that success is not necessarily dependent on a student’s year of study or the specific mathematics courses they have taken. Students who perform particularly well may be eligible for cash prizes and graduate fellowships.

�Ӱ�ԭ��’s top three participants are designated as the University’s Putnam “team” for institutional rankings. The names of past �Ӱ�ԭ�� team members are also recognized on a plaque in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. Last year, �Ӱ�ԭ��’s team placed 205th out of more than 500 teams.

Competition Date

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Learn More �Ӱ�ԭ�� the Putnam Competition

For more information about the competition, including its history and prizes, visit the Mathematical Association of America’s Putnam Competition website:

Past competitions, solutions and statistics are also available through the Putnam Competition Archive:

Weekly Preparation Sessions

Beginning at the end of September and continuing until the competition in early December, Professor Brett Stevens from �Ӱ�ԭ��’s School of Mathematics and Statistics will hold fun and informal weekly preparation sessions.

The sessions will explore a variety of mathematical problem-solving methods and strategies. While there will be a focus on Putnam-style problems, many of the ideas and techniques discussed are more broadly applicable.

Participation in the preparation sessions is neither required to write the competition nor contingent upon participating in the competition.

Interested in Participating?

Students interested in participating in the weekly preparation sessions, the Putnam Competition, or both should contact Professor Brett Stevens at brett@math.carleton.ca as soon as possible.

Please use ‼��ܳٲԲ���” as the subject line of your email.

Students interested in attending the weekly preparation sessions should also include a screenshot of their class schedule to assist with scheduling.

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Do you have ideas on how to make �Ӱ�ԭ��’s Computer Science more inclusive, or are you interested to contributing to a more inclusive culture? Are you enthusiastic about working with other students on a vision to foster belonging? Are you inspired to bring your creativity and computer science skills to tackle inequities (e.g., based on gender, race, ability, and intersecting identities)?

Join other students in an exciting new initiative being launched by �Ӱ�ԭ��’s Equity and Inclusive Communities in partnership with the School of Computer Science. Through a 1.5-hour online training, full 1-day workshop to be held on September 3, 2026, and three 1-hour workshops in September and October, you will contribute to reimagining how relevant, engaging, student-led inclusion initiatives can be developed and implemented.

Interested? Apply at  (application deadline: July 17, 2026).

Selected students will be offered an honorarium (up to $300) and a credit on their co-curricular record.

If you have questions, please contact Prof. Matthew Holden

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North America’s Largest BSD Conference

BSDCan is the definitive BSD event in North America and welcomes BSD Unix developers, administrators, and users of every level of experience. Get direct access to the friendly people who make the Internet run smoothly and develop your favorite modern products and services. Whether you are shy or outgoing, we welcome you!

2026 Dates

Tutorials: June 17-18, 2026 (Wed & Thurs)

Conference: June 19-20, 2026 (Fri & Sat)

Location

University of Ottawa, in the Desmarais (DMS) building, 55 Laurier Ave. East – see the  for location. The University of Ottawa strives to be .

Social Events

There will be social events before, during, and after the conference. For more information, please visit the .

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After more than a decade in the making, the �Ӱ�ԭ�� Vintage Computer display has officially launched in room Herzberg 4155 during the School of Computer Science Open House on Friday March 27, 2026. The contributions of numerous generous donors have helped �Ӱ�ԭ�� University secure a proud place in the vintage computing community. 

Vintage computing has emerged as a fascinating new phenomenon. Microcomputing began in the 1970’s, over 50 years ago, and what was once the cutting edge of technology has now become part of our shared technological heritage. In the early years, few imagined that these machines would one day be historically significant. When they became obsolete, many were simply recycled or discarded; whether they were seen as important or as junk often depended entirely on perspective. 

Some individuals had the foresight to preserve notable computers rather than recycle them. Their efforts helped lay the groundwork for today’s renewed appreciation of computing history. As many of these early systems reach the half-century mark, they are increasingly recognized as milestones that shaped our digital world, collected, preserved, and celebrated for their role in pushing the industry forward. 

One such local enthusiast spent his career working with microcomputers and had the rare opportunity to witness the entire evolution of personal computing firsthand. Rather than discarding notable systems as they became obsolete, he ‘rescued’ them, recognizing their historical value. That individual was Dr. Arlen Michaels. 

As Dr. Michaels described it: 

“…the collection includes nearly one hundred diverse examples of desktop, industrial, and portable microcomputers. No, this is not an uninteresting pile of rusting PCs. Many items date from the earliest, very creative, very diverse period of microcomputer evolution, namely from the pre-PC 1970s to the early 1990s. They often foreshadow what was yet to come. Many were designed and manufactured by small, short-lived companies – a few based in Ottawa, in fact – and are now exceedingly rare. Most still function. They are true living fossils.” 

Dr. Michaels contacted �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s School of Computer Science to donate his entire collection to the school.

“The first time we visited Arlen’s house, dozens of boxes, monitors and computers were stacked six feet high along both sides of his basement. A narrow path wound through the space like a maze, each box filled with equipment, manuals, and software. Many were simple cardboard produce boxes, but inside them were remarkable vintage computing treasures,” noted Andrew Miles, Senior Systems Administrator from the School of Computer Science. 

Over the course of two years, the school undertook the careful and deliberate task of relocating his extraordinary lifelong collection of vintage computers to �Ӱ�ԭ�� University. What began as a donation has grown into a living resource, one that students, faculty, staff, and visitors can explore, learn from, and appreciate firsthand. 

Many of the systems remain fully operational, a testament both to their original engineering and to the care they have received. The collection has also inspired the formation of a grassroots initiative: �Ӱ�ԭ�� Vintage Computing (CVC), a dedicated group committed to using, displaying, testing, repairing, and maintaining these historic systems. Their work ensures that the collection is not simply preserved but actively engaged as a resource.

Today, a significant portion of the collection is showcased in the Vintage Computing Display and in recognition of this remarkable contribution, the school has named the exhibit “Arlen’s Evolution of Microcomputing.” It stands out as an acknowledgment to Dr Michaels and his message that preserving technological history enriches the future of innovation.

Fifty years of computing spans multiple generations, and as an earlier generation of technologists retires, so do their vintage computer collection. This was the case with our second generous donor, Grant Bechthold Jr., whose father was a “rocket scientist” at Canada’s National Research Council and one of the earliest adopters of personal computing in the Ottawa region. 

Grant Bechthold Sr. worked with one of the first personal computers available locally, produced by the Ottawa-based company NABU, which released the NABU 1100, a networked personal computer that briefly captured the imagination of early adopters. 

Along with this piece of Ottawa computing history, Grant Jr. also donated what is widely regarded as one of the most historically significant microcomputers ever built: the MITS Altair 8800. Introduced in 1975, the Altair 8800 is often credited with igniting the personal computer revolution. Sold as an affordable kit built around the Intel 8080 processor, it inspired a generation of computer enthusiasts and helped launch the modern era of personal computing. The School of Computer Science recognized Grant’s incredible donation during their Open House with a ‘surprise computer reveal’.

With the redesign of its tutorial laboratory, the School of Computer Science has created a space where the vintage computing collection is a natural and inspiring feature. The collection has grown to include more than 200 vintage computers, along with software, accessories, and computing artefacts. The lab’s Open House celebrates both the official opening of �Ӱ�ԭ��’s vintage computing display and the generous contributions of Arlen and Grant, whose support helped make it possible. 

Links:

• �Ӱ�ԭ�� University Vintage Computing
• HP4155: SCS Tutorial Lab

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At Lime Connect, our partnership with your campus is central to ensuring students with disabilities feel seen, supported, and connected to meaningful opportunities. As we look ahead to this spring’s events, we’re excited to continue standing beside you in empowering the next generation of talent.

This spring, we’re hosting several programs designed specifically for Canadian students and professionals with disabilities:

 March 24 –(London, ON)

Students and professionals can connect directly with employers at Canada Life’s London office—an accessible, disability‑inclusive networking environment.

 April 22 –  (Canada – Virtual)

A dedicated space for neurodivergent students and professionals to connect with peers and partners. Applications open soon.

 May 6 –  (Canada – Virtual)

Ideal for students nearing graduation or alumni strengthening their professional path.

 May 27 –  (Toronto, ON)

A chance to hear an inspiring keynote and meet corporate partners in person.

A quick but important note: All students must join the Lime Network to be eligible for our events, programs, and opportunities. Joining is free, takes just a few minutes, and ensures they receive updates, applications, and invitations to future Canada‑based offerings. Students, and professionals (including veterans), with any visible, or non-visible disabilities are eligible to join as members.

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