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Metropolis is an international network for comparative research and public policy development on migration, diversity, and immigrant integration in cities in Canada and around the world

The International Metropolis Project is a forum for bridging research, policy and practice on migration and diversity.
The Project aims to enhance academic research capacity, encourage policy-relevant research on migration and diversity issues,
and facilitate the use of that research by governments and non-governmental organizations.

International Metropolis Conferences:
Major Milestones in the Bids Process

This timeline sets out the major milestones in the process governing bids for International Metropolis Conferences. Within in each step are smaller milestones. Successful applicants should remain in regular contact with the Secretariat and members of the International Steering Committee.

Number of years prior to planned event	Stage
up to 5 years	Initial expressions of interest accepted and evaluated by the International Steering Committee.
at least 2.5 years	Applicants with an approved expression of interest are invited to submit a conference proposal.
2 years	Presentation of conference proposals at Fall meeting of the International Steering Committee.
2 years	Acceptance of conference proposal. Only one conference proposal will be accepted for any given Conference year.
1.5 - 2 years	Applicants firm up logistical and thematic details for the Conference and maintain regular contact with the Secretariat and the International Steering Committee at its biannual committee meetings and International Conference.
1.5 years	Progress report at the Spring meeting of the International Steering Committee meeting. Dates, venue, concrete themes, proposed plenary sessions, study tours and social activities and evidence of specific and continued progress is necessary.
1 year	Final approval of conference plans at the Fall meeting of the International Steering Committee.
1 year	Conference announcement and initial call for workshop proposals distributed at International Conference immediately preceding planned event.
0 - 1 year	Conference hosts ensure necessary logistical arrangements are in place and work with the Secretariat and the International Steering Committee to confirm plenary speakers, organize the workshop program, and promote the event.