ZENITH FELLOWSHIP SUMMIT 2025
Welcome to the Summit!
Welcome Zenith Fellows!
The Zenith Fellowship Summit is finally here! We are so excited to see you all this July 17th to Sunday July 20th in Montreal! Over the course of the Summit, you will get to meet with other Zenith Fellows, volunteers, and the wider Zenith community for 4 days of learning, growing, and connecting. You are all the future of Canadian space and will go on to explore new frontiers, make the world a more equitable place, and support your fellow people on spaceship Earth. During your time at the Summit, we urge you to think about where you’d like to go next with your career, your academic ambitions, and your community involvement.
Plan to arrive on the evening of Wednesday, July 16th to get settled in at the hotel (or your alternate accommodations) for a bright and early start on Thursday morning! We can’t wait to see you there!
- The Zenith Team
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SUMMIT PREP
Packing List
Here’s a recommended packing list of items and considerations for the Summit:
Government-Issued Identification: To be allowed to enter and tour the headquarters of the Canadian Space Agency, all visitors must have government-issued ID. If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, you will need to bring your passport and relevant VISA.
Summit Clothes: The attire for the Summit will generally be business casual, but we also believe in individuality over strict professionalism. Feel free to dress in a way that expresses your unique style and personality. We will also have a Mixer on Saturday evening at a pub, which will be a more conventional business casual/casual evening attire. Additionally, our schedule includes several free evenings, giving you the perfect chance to explore the beautiful city of Montreal. You may want to pack accordingly to make the most of these opportunities.
Weather: Montreal will be warm with temperatures in the high 20s Celsius and a chance of rain. Pack a mix of clothing options. Indoors might be cool with A/C, so consider bringing a layer. Don't forget a rain jacket and umbrella for walking between the hotel and the summit venue. If you plan to be outside during lunch, pack essentials like hats, sunscreen, etc to stay comfortable in the sun.
Technology: Consider bringing your laptop, tablet or any other portable electronic device that you can use during the Summit for taking notes, or anything else. You will be responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen items in between your travels between venues so make sure to keep your belongings safe.
Scent-free Event: To make this event as safe and comfortable for everyone, please make sure not to wear perfume, cologne, aftershave and other fragrances. Please bring unscented personal care products.
Checklist
See below for essential items you should make sure to do before and as you arrive at the Summit:
Confirm your travel arrangements to and from the Summit, making sure to keep receipts for reimbursement where applicable! For Interns who opted for ZCPF to book your travel, make sure to still check in to your train/flights on time.
Check-in to your hotel or accommodation on Wednesday (more info below on getting to the hotel). If you’re staying at the hotel, connect with your roommate ahead of time!
Message in the ZCPF Discord group #summit channel when you arrive and are settled in Montreal (or text/WhatsApp Paula at +1 (613)-404-3683)
Make sure to post about your Summit experience and take lots of pictures! Use #ZenithSummit25 on social media for any posts and tag @ZenithPathways on all platforms.
ARRIVAL IN MONTREAL
Arrival in Montreal
Travel:
Plan to arrive in Montreal the night before the Summit on Wednesday, July 16th. The Summit will begin bright and early on Thursday, July 17th.
If flying into/out of Montreal-Trudeau Airport YUL, alongside the usual options of rideshare apps, there is also an airport shuttle that runs straight to the downtown core. This shuttle bus requires a special ticket, around ~11$CAD, and more information can be found here. (Remember to keep all your receipts for reimbursement!)
Accommodations:
Interns will be staying at the Best Western Ville-Marie hotel booked through ZCPF, located at 3407 Peel Street, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1W7. The hotel is an approximate 8 minute walk from the Summit venue so make sure to give yourself enough time in the morning to get to the Summit on time.
Check your emails of your roommate pairings!
If you have arranged alternative accommodations, please make sure you give yourself enough time to arrive to the Summit on time each day!
Summit Venue
Venue:
Thursday, July 17th
On Thursday, the Summit will take place on the 6th floor of the Cooper Building located at 3981 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, QC H2W 1Y4. Upon arriving, please take the elevator up to the 6th floor.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
For the remainder of the Summit will take place McGill Engine Center located at Frank Dawson Adams Building, room 5, 3450 University Street, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0E8.
On Friday, we will meet in front of the McGill Engine Center to take a charter bus to the Canadian Space Agency HQ.
Catering:
Light breakfast will be provided each day at 8:00am, alongside a full lunch. The exception is Friday, July 19th where Fellows will be responsible for their own breakfast as we will be leaving promptly in the morning for the CSA tour.
Schedule
Virtual Attendance
A zoom link will be circulated by email shortly before the Summit for those who will be attending virtually.
Wednesday, July 16th
Arrival in Montreal and a free evening! See below for a suggested list of activities and places to eat around Montreal!
Throughout the Day
Check-in at Best Western begins at 3pm ET. When checking in, one person from each room will need to provide a credit card on file.
Send a message in the ZCPF Discord Group #summit channel or text/WhatsApp Paula @ +1 (613)-404-3683 to let us know you arrived at the Hotel or your alternate accommodations in Montreal.
We encourage you to connect with other Fellows in the Discord group #summit channel!
Free Evening
Thursday, July 17th
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make sure to arrive promptly at the Summit on Day One as we will have you check-in, receive your swag, and get settled before a busy day.
8:00 - 8:30 AM
BREAKFAST: light breakfast catered by St. Viateur with selection of bagels, coffee/tea provided by ZCPF.
8:30 - 9:00 AM
OPENING REMARKS + WELCOME
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talks and panels from a variety of industry and academic professionals in the space industry.
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Fireside chat + LUNCH provided by ZCPF
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Talks and panels from a variety of industry and academic professionals in the space industry.
Friday, July 19th
IMPORTANT NOTE: Fellows are expected to arrange breakfast for themselves as we will be boarding a charter bus promptly in the morning.
7:30 - 11:30 AM
Canadian Space Agency Tour
We will meet outside the venue to board a charter bus and leave promptly to arrive at the CSA. Please make sure to arrive on time!
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
MDA Tour
We will return to the Venue in Montreal by 5PM.
Saturday, July 20th
8:00 - 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST: light breakfast catered by St. Viateur with selection of bagels, coffee/tea provided by ZCPF.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talks and panels from a variety of industry and academic professionals in the space industry.
12:00 - 1:00 PM
LUNCH provided by ZCPF.
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Talks and panels from a variety of industry and academic professionals in the space industry.
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Zenith Fellowship Mixer with the Montreal Space Community. Location TBA.
Sunday, July 20th
8:00 - 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST: light breakfast prcatered by St. Viateur with selection of bagels, coffee/tea provided by ZCPF.
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Lightning Talk
10:15 - 11:45 AM
Nadir Project Presentations
12:00 - 12:15 PM
Closing Remarks
12:15 - 1:00 PM
LUNCH provided by ZCPF.
MONTREAL GUIDE
Things to Do
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Places to Eat
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