Speaker Dr. Eric Topol, Scripps Research Institute, will discuss the data-driven health revolution. Presented by Canada 2020 and Amgen. The event will be held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. More information is available online.
An enrolment ceremony that will see 40 Canadians from the National Capital Region become officers in the Canadian Forces under the Regular Officer Training Plan will take place. The event will be held at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Parkway. Call 613-996-2353.
Speaker Michel E. Doucet, chief information officer for the RCMP, will address members of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries at a networking luncheon. The event will be held at Air Force Mess, 158 Gloucester Street. More information is available online.
Countermeasure 2012 is Ottawa’s premier computer security conference featuring the best of both offensive and defensive tactics. Pre-conference training course dates: Oct. 22-24; Conference dates: Oct. 25-26. The event will be held at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Call 613-798-9894. E-mail: info@countermeasure2012.com.
The Ottawa Lumiere Festival Evening of Lights will take place. The event is Asian, Indian and European lantern festival featuring local musicians, craftspeople and performers. More information is available online.
The Capital Pride Festival of events will take place. The festival is a celebration of the LGBT community in Ottawa. More information is available online.
The National Capital Craft Beer Week will be held. The festival is a two-day out door festival showcasing products from regional craft breweries. The full release is available online.
The Ottawa Ottawa Greekfest will be held. The festival includes dancing, music, food and more for the whole family. More information is available online.
The Ottawa Busker Festival will be held. Sparks Street will come alive with a myriad of street performers. More information is available online.
Festival Haiti will take place in Ottawa. Both local and international artists will be featured. More information is available online.
