# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mayoral Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community as the mayoral candidates come together to hear directly from residentsAbout this Event**La version en français suit**Ottawa’s future is being shaped now, and we want to hear what you think.Join us for a Mayoral Candidate Forum & Meet and Greet, where you will have the opportunity to meet the candidates running to lead our city, hear what they have to say, and ask the questions that matter to you.This event is about bringing candidates and community members together for an open and engaging conversation about Ottawa’s future. You’ll have the chance to:Meet the mayoral candidates and hear directly from them.Ask questions and get their perspectives on the issues that matter to you.Share your concerns and ideas for the future of Ottawa.Connect with other Ottawa residents and be part of the conversation.Learn where candidates stand on building a resilient, more inclusive, and greener city.You don’t need to be an expert or have a prepared question, come listen, learn, and make your voice heard. All the mayoral candidates have been invited, and we hope to see you there.Event Agenda6:00 PM: Doors Open, Residents Meet Campaign Teams at Their Tables6:30 PM: Welcome & Land Acknowledgement6:35 PM : Candidate Opening Statements7:05 PM: Organizer Questions7:30 PM: Questions from the Public8:00 PM: Candidate Closing Remarks & Closing Thank you's8:00 - 8:30 PM: Public Meet & Greet CandidatesThis is your city. Your voice should be part of its future.-------------------------Forum des candidats à la mairie et rencontre informelle** Veuillez noter que cet événement se déroulera en ANGLAIS. Toutefois, si vous avez des questions en français ou que vous préférez vous adresser aux candidats en français, il sera possible de le faire.AperçuJoignez-vous à nous pour une soirée de conversation, d’échanges et de communauté alors que les candidats à la mairie se rassemblent pour écouter directement les résidents.L’avenir d’Ottawa se décide dès maintenant, et nous voulons connaître votre opinion.Rejoignez-nous pour un forum et une rencontre avec les candidats à la mairie, où vous aurez l’occasion de rencontrer les personnes qui posent leur candidature pour diriger notre ville, d’écouter ce qu’elles ont à dire et de poser les questions qui vous tiennent à cœur. Cet événement vise à réunir les candidats et les membres de la communauté pour un dialogue ouvert et stimulant sur l’avenir d'Ottawa. Vous aurez la possibilité de :Rencontrer les candidats à la mairie et écouter ce qu’ils ont à dire.Poser des questions et connaître leurs perspectives sur les enjeux qui comptent pour vous.Partager vos préoccupations et vos idées pour l’avenir d’Ottawa.Échanger avec d’autres résidents d’Ottawa et prendre part à la discussion.Découvrir la position des candidats sur le développement d’une ville résiliente, plus inclusive et plus verte.Vous n’avez pas besoin d’être un expert ni d’avoir préparé une question : venez écouter, apprendre et faire entendre votre voix. Tous les candidats à la mairie ont été invités, et nous espérons vous y voir.Programme de l’événement18h00 : Ouverture des portes, rencontre entre les résidents et les équipes de campagne à leurs tables18h30 : Mot de bienvenue et reconnaissance du territoire18h35 : Allocutions d’ouverture des candidats19h05 : Questions des organisateurs19h30 : Questions du public20h00: Allocutions de clôture des candidats et remerciements20h00 à 20h30 : Rencontre informelle entre le public et les candidatsC’est votre ville. Votre voix devrait faire partie de son avenir. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9ffd3a00-9e6e-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w529-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/mayoral-candidate-forum-and-meet-and-greet/100001997619520761 - **Event Categories**: business, meet-and-greet, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Nepean Sportsplex Hall A - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Nepean Sportsplex Hall A - **lat**: 45.3271152 - **long**: -75.74468949999999 - **full address**: Nepean Sportsplex Hall A, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mayoral Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/af3c1849b4cafae4264f42df7f6f3b73e97cd5dbc7c903f99143d8dad049c16f-rimg-w1200-h596-dcb8d8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1786760010 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mayoral Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet being held? - **A:** Mayoral Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Nepean Sportsplex Hall A, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mayoral Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet? - **A:** Mayoral Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet is organized by CAFES. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mayoral Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet 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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