FCO Conference 2026 - Call for Speaker Submission Form

We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Forum of Canadian Ombudsman (FCO) Conference, Ombuds: Institution of Trust - Strengthening Public Confidence, will be held October 19 - 22, 2026, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Quebec in beautiful Quebec City.

The conference will feature two and a half days of presentations, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and social events. This annual gathering provides a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Canada and beyond, including Ombuds professionals working in government, education, banking, corporate, healthcare, and other sectors.

We invite you to share your expertise and experience with the Ombuds community.

Call for Presentation Proposals

We invite proposals from individual speakers, as well as from groups wishing to co-present, facilitate a panel discussion, or deliver another engaging session format.

Sessions will typically be 60 minutes in length, though other formats may be considered. Please indicate your preferred format when submitting your proposal.

Presentations may be delivered in either English or French, and simultaneous interpretation will be provided. Sessions may be recorded and made available to registrants following the conference.

Speakers may also be invited to collaborate with other presenters to form complementary panels or joint sessions.

Possible Topics

A document outlining possible conference topics and themes can be viewed here. These topics are intended as guidance only, and we welcome proposals on any aspect of Ombuds theory, practice, innovation, or leadership, particularly those relevant across multiple Ombuds sectors.

Submission Deadline

The deadline to submit a proposal is April 7, 2026, at 5:00PM EST.

All proposals will be carefully reviewed by the FCO Conference Advisory Committee, and applicants will be notified of the outcome by May 15, 2026.

For more information or questions, please contact the committee at
info@ombudsforum.ca

We look forward to receiving your proposal and welcoming you to Quebec City this October.

Primary Contact*

First NameLast Name

Business Title:*

Example: Profitability Expert.

Organization:*

Email:*

Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

Co-presenter (if applicable)

First NameLast Name

Email:

Title of presentation:*

EnglishFrench

60-minute Oral Presentation60-minute Workshop60-minute PanelOther

Case studyPractice-orientedTheory-orientedOther

Trust, Credibility & LegitimacyConfidentiality, Privacy & EthicsServing the Public: Inclusion & AccessOperational ExcellenceArtificial Intelligence & InnovationEquity, Diversity & Inclusion in Ombuds PracticeOther

Presentation learning objective(s):

Presentation synopsis (max 500 words): *

Additional Documents (Optional)

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You may upload any additional materials to support your application (e.g., speaker reel, previous presentations, publications, references, testimonials, or media kit). This section is optional but may assist the review committee in evaluating your submission.

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Please indicate whether a speaker fee is required to secure your participation. If so, include the amount, currency, and any additional requirements (e.g., travel, accommodation, honorarium structure, AV needs, contract terms, etc.).

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