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.
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.