# Event Details - **Event Name**: Connections North 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: CONNECTIONS NORTH is an annual conference devoted to professional wargaming, conflict simulation, and other serious games.About this EventThe theme of the 2026 conference is (War)gaming Canadian Security in an Era of Strategic Uncertainty. Topics to be addressed will include:Gaming traditional threats in a shifting global orderAlly or adversary? Gaming the changing US-Canada security relationship(War)gaming invisible threats and national resilienceThe development of serious gaming in Canada(War)gaming methodology and critiquesOther serious gaming topics.Connections North 2026 will be held at the National Capital Region Officers’ Mess, Ottawa. The conference is intended for national security professionals, policymakers, researchers, educators, game designers, university students, and others interested in the use of serious games for analysis, planning, education, and training.Lunch and refreshments are included. Connections North is part of the global network of Connections professional wargaming conferences in the US, UK, Netherlands, Australia, and Japan. We are founding cosponsors of the Derby House Principles on diversity and inclusion in professional wargaming, and remain strongly committed to making sure the conference is a welcoming place for all.[Header image: "Triumph Through Diversity" statue, Parliament Hill, Ottawa.] - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/connections-north-2026/100001976463731225 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, art, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.28, max: 91.86, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: National Capital Region Officers' Mess - **lat**: 45.4184034 - **long**: -75.689764 - **full address**: National Capital Region Officers' Mess, 149 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Connections North 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/137ee48eafc3681712e6c041da3815fc77058c67a29ba6eb6584bd9a031a5f5d-rimg-w1200-h679-dcf4f5f4-gmir.jpg?v=1764904401 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Connections North 2026 being held? - **A:** Connections North 2026 takes place on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at National Capital Region Officers' Mess, 149 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Connections North 2026? - **A:** Ticket prices for Connections North 2026 range from CAD 33 to CAD 92 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRegular AdmissionCAD 92 + CAD 7 feeAvailableStudent AdmissionCAD 33 + CAD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Connections North 2026? - **A:** Connections North 2026 is organized by PAXsims. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Connections North 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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