Canadian Cartographic Association
50th Annual Conference and General Meeting, May 21-22
The Canadian Cartographic Association (CCA) is pleased to announce its 50th annual conference and general meeting, CCA2025, May 21-22, to be held jointly with the 75th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG), from May 20th to 23rd, 2025 at Carleton University in Ottawa.
CCA / CAG 2025 follows the theme “Confluence.”
In Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, where this conference will take place, three majestic rivers converge. The confluence of the Ottawa, Rideau, and Gatineau rivers is more than just a geographical phenomenon. It represents a convergence of forces that shape our understanding of space, place, and identity.
This natural wonder has significant spiritual meaning for Indigenous peoples. One of Ottawa’s most stunning natural landmarks, The Akikpautik / Chaudière Falls on the Ottawa River is a site of cultural importance, serving as a sacred meeting place for generations. Carleton University, the hub of our gathering, is located near the artificially-created yet mighty Hog’s Back Falls at the confluence of the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO heritage site).
Carleton University’s campus provides a unique opportunity to explore the connections between geography, cartography, and Indigenous knowledge.
To celebrate this theme, we invite researchers, students, cartographers, archivists, geographic information specialists, and other interested individuals to submit abstracts for in-person presentations, panels, posters, and workshops on the design, production, use of maps of all types, and research concerning all aspects of mapping, broadly defined (see suggested topics list here and planned special sessions here). We especially encourage participation by post-secondary students.
By embracing confluence, geographers and cartographers can foster new connections, collaborations, and insights that illuminate complex issues. This theme acknowledges that geographical problems are often intertwined with other disciplines, requiring collaborative approaches. For example, climate change can be understood as an environmental phenomenon with social, economic, and political dimensions, which highlights the need for interdisciplinary dialogue and cooperation. Cartographic representations of space similarly reflect the confluence of cultural, historical, philosophical, and economic understandings, which have been influenced by past and contemporary technologies, and demonstrate how maps shape and are shaped by our understandings of place, identity, and power.
In celebrating this theme, we remember that embracing confluence is about both bringing different perspectives together and creating new possibilities for understanding and addressing complex geographical issues. By sharing knowledge in the spirit of confluence, we can deepen our understanding of geography and cartography and their relevance to contemporary opportunities and challenges.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Join Us at the Confluence!
The 75th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG), held jointly with the 50th Annual Conference of the Canadian Cartographic Association (CCA), invites you to become a sponsor of this milestone event. Taking place from May 20 to 23, 2025, at Carleton University in Ottawa, this conference brings together academics, professionals, practitioners, and knowledge holders from across Canada and beyond to explore the theme of “Confluence.”
Your sponsorship directly supports the advancement of geographic and cartographic knowledge, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthens connections between communities and researchers.
Note: You can also download a copy of the sponsorship package for Confluence, if the online version does not load below.
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