Registration is Now Open!
Register today to secure your spot.
Registration Deadline:
Fri, Jan 23, 2026 by 11:59PM EST
PCC Timeline
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. All changes will be communicated with PCC competitors.
Jan 5
Jan 23
11:59PM (EST)
Feb 5
Policy Brief Workshop (in-person)*
Time TBA | Location TBA
Learn what a successful policy briefing note is, and how to write one.
Hands-on workshop with SPPA faculty/alumni.
*Participation mandatory for at least 1 team member.
Feb 9
8:00AM (EST)
Competition Begins (virtual)
Policy prompts released to competing teams via email.
PCC Office Hours / Q&A via Zoom - February 9, 10, and 11 (timings TBA).
Policy Briefs Due
Submission method TBA to competitors in advance of due date.
Feb 21 & Feb 22
Team Presentations (virtual)
Teams present solutions to a panel of judges (SPPA faculty, alumni, public sector professionals).
Feb 25
Awards Ceremony + Speaker Panel + Networking Event (in-person)*
6:00PM - 9:00PM | York University | Location TBA
Winning Teams Awarded | Speaker Panel | Catered Food | Networking Activities
*In-Person attendance is mandatory for all competitors.
