On this page, you will find all the information you need to make the most of the convention !
*Note: Information will continue to be posted here until the convention.
- What: The largest gathering of actuarial students in North America
- When: January 16th – 18th, 2026
- Where: The Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J1
- Theme: “Embers of Change: Where Ideas Spark Impact”
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Supporting Details:
- NAVIGATE the event agenda and logistics, even without Wi-Fi or data. Access useful information like ridesharing and local attractions through the Community Board.
- NETWORK effectively by exploring attendee profiles and sending messages to plan your meetings.
- PARTICIPATE in event activities by liking sessions, leaving comments, giving ratings, engaging in live polls, tweeting, and more.
Convention Schedule
*Please note that this schedule is not final and may be subject to changes.
START-END |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Luggage Storage | TBD |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration | TBD |
| 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Career Fair A | TBD |
| 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | CIA Career Lounge | Ontario Room |
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Sunlife Mingling Party | Confederation Ballroom III |
| 1:15 PM – 2:20 PM | RGA Panel A | Les Saisons |
| 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Career Fair B | TBD |
| 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | 1st and 2nd Year Event | Provinces Ballroom |
| 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | TD Networking & Games | Confederation Ballroom III |
| 4:30 PM – 5:35 PM | RGA Panel B | Les Saisons |
| 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM | Career Fair C | TBD |
| 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM | SOA Opening Dinner | TBD |
| 10:30 PM – 2:00 AM | Intact Social Night | Governor Ballroom All |
START-END |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Breakfast | TBD |
| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Coffee Connections | TBD |
| 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | CIA Career Lounge | Ontario Room |
| 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Interview Timeslot | TBD |
| 9:30 AM – 10:30 PM | Case Competition | TBD |
| 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM | Seminar Session 1 | TBD |
| 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Case Competition Networking | TBD |
| 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM | Seminar Session 2 | TBD |
| 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | CAS Luncheon | TBD |
| 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Interview Timeslot | TBD |
| 2:40 PM – 3:30 PM | Seminar Session 3 | TBD |
| 3:40 PM – 4:30 PM | Seminar Session 4 | TBD |
| 4:40 PM – 5:30 PM | Seminar Session 5 | TBD |
| 5:40 PM – 6:30 PM | Seminar Session 6 | TBD |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | CIA Gala Dinner | TBD |
| 10:30 PM – 2:00 AM | Manulife Social Night | Governor Ballroom All |
START-END |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Check Out | Hotel Reception |
| 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Luggage Storage | TBD |
| 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Canada Life Private Breakfast | Ontario Room |
| 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Aviva Olymipcs | Provinces Ballroom |
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Munich Re Après-ASNA | Governor Ballroom I & II |
Convention Booklet
Explore the virtual version of the booklet distributed during the convention :
Hotel Plan

Convention Meal Service
COURSE |
MENU ITEM |
|---|---|
| Appetizer | Hot house tomato & bocconcini salad with arugula, basil olive oil, aged balsamic |
| Main Course (Based on your selection in the registration form) |
Chicken: Grass Fed Chicken Breast with smoked onions and brie Fish: Seared Atlantic Salmon, Maple Miso Brush Vegetarian: Linguini Aglio e Olio |
| Dessert | Green tea crème brûlée, brown sugar crust |
COURSE |
MENU ITEM |
|---|---|
| Appetizer | Harvest salad with wild greens, beets, blueberries, toasted seeds, maple Dijon vinaigrette |
| Main Course (Based on your selection in the registration form) |
Chicken: Chicken Supreme Fish: Rainbow Trout Vegetarian: Paneer Coconut Curry |
| Dessert | Fresh strawberry sabayon topped with lemon-scented whipped cream |
COURSE |
MENU ITEM |
|---|---|
| Appetizer | Cauliflower and Yukon gold potato with smoked gouda, pink peppercorn, and paprika oil |
| Main Course (Based on your selection in the registration form) |
Beef: Whole Roasted NY Steak Medallion, Au Poivre Fish: Seared Salmon with White Wine Poached Shrimp Vegetarian: Crispy Seared Tempeh |
| Dessert | Dark chocolate praline tower with orange cranberry sauce |