TONE Annual Workshop

About

The TONE Annual Workshop is a flagship, exclusive event that brings together TONE members to review the partnership’s progress, share research and creative activities, and shape future directions for collaboration. Held annually and hosted on a rotating basis by partner institutions in North America and Europe, or delivered online, the Workshop plays a central role in advancing TONE’s mission and fostering connections across its international network.

Typically held in early July, the Workshop program includes:

• Administrative Session featuring reports from the Co-Directors and TONE committees (KMC, TMC, and EDIC)
• Student Presentations by recipients of the Student Presentation Funding program
• Lightning Talks highlighting ongoing projects and emerging ideas from collaborators
• Sub-axis Sessions dedicated to each of TONE’s 11 research sub-axes
• Wrap-up Session summarizing key discussions, outcomes, and action items

While the Administrative Session focuses on partnership updates and governance, the Student Presentations and Lightning Talks provide opportunities for members to share research findings, artistic work, and projects in development. The Sub-axis Sessions constitute the core of the Workshop, bringing together researchers with shared interests to discuss current activities, identify opportunities for collaboration, and establish priorities for the year ahead. Emphasizing discussion and strategic planning over formal presentations, these sessions often serve as the incubators for new initiatives and cross-institutional projects.

As a large and diverse partnership encompassing artists, scientists, and humanities scholars, TONE places particular importance on creating opportunities for meaningful exchange and sustained engagement. The Annual Workshop serves as a key gathering point, helping members remain connected, aligned with the partnership’s goals, and informed about developments across the network.

Recognizing the value of in-person interaction for strengthening collaborations, while also seeking to reduce travel costs and environmental impacts, TONE will hold only three in-person workshops throughout the partnership: Montréal (McGill University, 2026), Lyon (CNSMDL, 2029), and Victoria (University of Victoria, 2033). All other workshops will be held online. A complete schedule is available below.

Student members are encouraged to apply for the Student Presentation Funding program, which provides opportunities to present their work at the Workshop and, where applicable, receive financial support for travel and accommodation.

How to Participate

All TONE members, including collaborators and students, are encouraged to attend the Annual Workshop. Registration opens at the beginning of each calendar year (around March) and is announced through both the TONE mailing list and website.
For more information, please contact Andre Oliveira at tone [at] mcgill.ca (tone[at]mcgill[dot]ca).

Planned Workshops

Past Events

6-8 July 2026: TONE Kickoff Meeting (Montreal, Canada)