MCLEAN CENTRE
McLean Centre Grand Opening Celebration
October 6, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery, McMaster University
Please join us for the grand opening of the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery — a landmark space built for bold ideas, collaborative learning and community connection.
FACULTY
MCLEAN CENTRE
STAFF
STUDENT
Unveiling of “Remember ∙ Honour ∙ Renew” (Indigenous Art Celebration)
October 6, 2026
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery
Join us on October 6 for the unveiling of “Remember ∙ Honour ∙ Renew,” a commissioned piece of art by David General (Oneida/Mohawk)
ACADEMIC
STUDENT
Meet the Faculty: Marketing with Ruhai Wu
October 7, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Online
Ruhai Wu will discuss his research on pricing, digital platforms, channel relationships, e-commerce strategies, and related topics, followed by Q&A. Ideal for prospective PhD candidates in Marketing.
STUDENT
Master of Finance Info Session
October 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Online
Thinking about graduate studies in finance? Join us for a live online overview of the Master of Finance (MFin) program at DeGroote — just before the first application deadline.
ALUMNI
FACULTY
Strategic Foresight Certification Program
October 19, 2026 to November 6, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Hybrid - Hamilton, Burlington, Online
In October, the Foresight Lab will host the 2026 cohort of the Strategic Foresight Certification Program, co-delivered by the Director of the Foresight Lab and the former UNESCO Head of Foresight.
ALUMNI
FACULTY
STUDENT
The Business of Storytelling – Alumni Networking Reception
October 21, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Arcadian Loft | Toronto, ON
Connect with alumni, faculty, and students from the McMaster community who share a passion for storytelling and its power to inspire, influence, and drive results.
ALUMNI
FACULTY
Executive Masterclass on Foresight and Futures Literacy
October 22, 2026 to October 22, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Art Gallery of Hamilton
On October 22, the Foresight Lab is presenting the second Executive Masterclass on Foresight and Futures Literacy for C-suite executives and board directors.
ALUMNI
FACULTY
STUDENT
Agility in the 21st Century Conference
October 23, 2026 to October 23, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ron Joyce Centre
On October 23, the Foresight Lab is hosting the Agility in the 21st Century Conference, a full-day gathering exploring the conditions, enablers, and levers of agility.
MCLEAN CENTRE
Motion of Change: Wellness, Resilience, and Reinvention
October 26, 2026
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
The McMaster Women's Network invites you to an event that brings together leading experts in digital health, neuroscience and human performance to explore how individuals can increase their healthspan
ACADEMIC
PhD areas of specialization; Accounting, Finance, Information Systems,Management Science (Operations Management), and Marketing
October 28, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Join the DeGroote School of Business for a virtual info session on our PhD areas of study.
ACADEMIC
PhD areas of specialization; Strategic Management, Health Policy & Management, and Management of Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources (MOBHR)
October 29, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Join the DeGroote School of Business for a virtual info session on our PhD areas of study.
ALUMNI
FACULTY
STUDENT
DeGroote Insight Lecture | The Productivity Imperative
November 2, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
CIBC Tower, 49th Floor, 81 Bay St. Toronto
Connect with alumni, business leaders, faculty, and students who are shaping the conversation around innovation, commercialization, and Canada’s future in a rapidly changing global economy.
