2026 ONPHA Conference Proposals

2026 ONPHA Conference Proposals

2026 ONPHA Conference

Call for session proposals
ONPHA is looking for engaging and diverse sessions that reflect the many challenges and opportunities in the community housing sector. We welcome everything from practical, hands-on strategies to big-picture, forward-thinking ideas.

The 2026 ONPHA Conference will take place from October 29 to 31, 2026, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.

Selection criteria
Proposals will be reviewed based on:
- Relevance to the sector
- Practical, actionable takeaways for attendees
- Innovation or emerging practices
- Diversity of voices and perspectives
- Overall clarity and completeness
If your session is selected, presenters must be available for a time slot of up to 90 minutes. Due to limited program space, some sessions may be combined into panel-style presentations when appropriate.

Before submitting, please double-check that all the information in your proposal is accurate and complete.

Proposals are due by Friday, February 27, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact conference@onpha.org.

Your contact information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Professional Title*
Organization*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

Session Information
General session topic*
Target audience (examples: property managers, board members, supportive housing providers, etc.)*
Proposed session title*
What problem, barrier, or opportunity does your session focus on, and why is it important now?*
Session summary: Provide a short paragraph summarizing the content. Please include the main points to be covered.*
Please provide a clear call to action for delegates who want to explore your topic further. This may include a website link, video, downloadable resource, handout, or another next step. Outline a specific action participants can take after attending your session*

Presenters Contact Information
Please provide contact details for all presenters involved in your session. Leave blank if you are the sole presenter.
Presenter 1
Name

First NameLast Name
Professional title
Organization
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Presenter 2
Name

First NameLast Name
Professional title
Organization
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Presenter 3
Name

First NameLast Name
Professional title
Organization
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.

Additional details
Please share any additional details about your proposal here.

Please read before submitting your proposal.
Thank you for your interest in contributing to the ONPHA Conference program. Please review the following guidelines before submitting your proposal.

Program capacity
Due to limited space within the conference program, not all proposals will be accepted.

If your session is selected, a member of the ONPHA team will contact you using the information provided.

Editing & finalization
All session titles and descriptions are subject to editing by the ONPHA team to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with the overall program and brand guidelines.

Presenter expectations
Presenters must be available on any conference day until the schedule is finalized.

Educational focus
Sessions must be primarily educational and may not be used for sales pitches or product promotions unless expressly permitted by ONPHA.

Accessibility & inclusion
ONPHA is committed to accessible and inclusive programming. Presenters are encouraged to use plain language, ensure materials are accessible, and incorporate diverse perspectives where possible.

Recording & materials
Sessions may be recorded or used in ONPHA communications. Presenters will be asked to complete a speaker release form that will include further details.

For any questions, please contact conference@onpha.org.
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