About Us

Mitacs Conference Services (MCS) is dedicated to supporting the academic community. As the conference specialists within Mitacs, Canada’s leading all-disciplines research network, MCS staff work with and for the community we support. We provide researchers and academics with advanced conference support so they can bring their unique and inspiring conferences to life.

The MCS team is dedicated to producing high-quality academic conferences. Responding to the academic community’s need for conferences planned and coordinated by an organization that understands their specific academic focus, MCS delivers outstanding conference experiences. We deliver conferences that feature innovative research, topical content and dynamic speakers, all within a community setting which promotes networking and unique interaction.

As a national, all-disciplines research network, we understand the special requirements of the academic/scientific conference. Our conference management and events team is one of the most committed and dynamic teams in the conference industry, consisting of experts from academic conference special events and business management backgrounds.

From smaller 200 person conferences, to expansive meetings with over 3000 delegates, MCS is committed to creating unique, relevant and compelling conference experiences for the academic community.

Contact us to learn how we can contribute to the success of your conference.

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