Conference Retrospective

2024 OADD Conference – Changing the Status Quo

April 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th, Hybrid Conference

Conference Program

2023 OADD Conference – Resetting, Reconnecting, Reimagining: A New Way Forward

April 18, 19, 20 & 21, Hybrid Conference

Conference Program

2022 OADD Conference – Collaboration and Change: Moving Towards Tomorrow Together

April 13th, Virtual Conference

Conference Program

2021 OADD Conference – Pivoting in Our New Reality

April 21st, our first Virtual Conference!

Conference Program

2020 OADD Conference – Cancelled due to COVID

2019 OADD Conference – Resiliency and Creativity in Challenging Times

April 8th and 11th, Marriott on the Falls, Niagara Falls

Conference Program

OADD Awards

2018 OADD Conference – Working Together: Innovative Ideas for Complex Care

April 11th and 12th, Ambassador Hotel, Kingston

Conference Program

OADD Awards

Thank you to all those who presented at the conference, our participants and sponsors.

Past Conference Themes and Locations

YearTheme Location
322022Collaboration and Change: Moving Towards Tomorrow
Together
Virtual
312021Pivoting in Our New RealityVirtual
2020Cancelled due to COVID-19
302019Resilience and Creativity in Challenging TimesMarriott on the Falls,
Niagara Falls
292018Working Together: Innovative Ideas for Complex CareAmbassador Resort,
Kingston
282017Identifying Gaps; Unlocking PotentialHilton,
Niagara Falls
272016Interest, Invested and Involved in Children, Seniors and
Everything in Between
Lamplighter Inn,
London
262015Power of the Past – Focus on the FutureFour Points Sheridan,
Thorold
25201425 Years of Innovation: Meeting Challenges & Building
Successes
Ambassador Resort,
Kingston
242013GPS: Great Planning StrategiesDouble Tree Resort,
Niagara Falls
232012Navigating the Way: A DSO RoadmapAmbassador Resort,
Kingston
222011Empowering Change through Collaboration
Coordination Communication
Four Points Sheridan,
Thorold
212010Power Partnerships: Energize ,Strategize, RealizedHoliday Inn,
Yorkdale, Toronto
202009Extreme Makeover: a Transforming SectorKempenfelt Centre
Barrie
192008Values in Practice: Building Respectful CommunitiesKempenfelt Centre
Barrie
182007Inclusion: Travelling TogetherKempenfelt Centre
Barrie
172006The New Frontier-Honouring the past working
towards the future
Kempenfelt Centre
Barrie
162005TransitionsKempenfelt Centre
Barrie
152004Building TeamsKempenfelt Centre
Barrie
142003Straight from the HeartSheraton Pkwy North,
Richmond Hill
132002Breaking ThroughSheraton Pkwy North,
Richmond Hill
122001ArrivalSheraton Pkwy North,
Richmond Hill
112000Into the FutureSheraton Pkwy North,
Richmond Hill
101999It’s your Path, Make it MagicKingston
91998The new Millennium Mission PossibleSheraton Fallsview,
Niagara Falls
81997Share the SpiritFour Points Sheridan,
Kitchener
71996Networking in the 90:s Creative strategies for TorontoHoliday Inn
Downtown Toronto
61995New Attitudes and ValuesSheraton Fallsview,
Niagara Falls
51994Innovations and RealitiesAmbassador Resort,
Kingston
41993Dare to DreamValhalla Inn
Kitchener
31992AchievementsToronto
21991Finding Common GroundOttawa
11990RenaissanceLondon