Fall Conference 2026

AGING IN PLACE: Living with Choice, Dignity and Independence

Alway Valued, Always Supported

Registration for the November OADD Conference is now open

November 11th &12th 2026 at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre

to register click here – this is a HYBRID event!

To book your accommodations click here

Streams:

Adapting Existing Housing to meet Changing Needs: Strategies for balancing safety and independence as needs change.
Dementia Care and Supports: dementia specific care, support systems and needs
Palliative Care Supports: navigating end-of-life decision making, end-of-life care in the community and preparations for moving to end-of-life care
Supported Decision-making: Independence and Connections: person centered plannning, adapting to changeing health care needs while preserving independence and social connections
Workforce Capacity and Staff Readiness: supporting/training staff to support individuals as they age, burnout prevention, building circle of support

Shaping Tomorrow’s Supervisors – Navigating Difficult Conversations

Separate registration,$50 + HST per person, In Person only

Navigating Difficult Conversations – The third session in OADD’s Professional Development Lecture Series: Shaping Tomorrow’s Supervisors – Skill development in the DS Sector

This is a separate registration and participants receive a certificate on completion of all six sessions. If you have missed session one or two contact the OADD office at oadd@oadd.org to find out about virtual catch-up sessions.

Why Attend the Conference?

Gain insights from leading experts in the field
Network with other professionals, innovators, and thought leaders
Learn about transformative technologies and data-driven solutions
Shape the future of complex care through actionable takeaways

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation that is shaping the future of service delivery! Register now and be part of this exciting journey towards better, more efficient, and innovative care delivery.

Registration fees are be based on type of registration. For “Attendees” there are discounts for early registration and membership in OADD as follows:

In Person attendance:

OADD Members

register before Sept 1, 2026 = $495 + HST
after Sept 1, 2026 = $525 + HST

Non-Members

before Sept 1, 2026 = $495 + HST
after Sept 1, 2026 = $540 + HST

Students (Full-time students attending the Research Event Nov 12th only)

attendees and poster presenters = $100 + HST

Virtual Attendance:

before Sept 1, 2026 = $300 + HST
after Sept 1, 2026 = $325 + HST

Help & Suggestions

The success of previous OADD conferences owes a great deal to the contributions of its members. Please contact the OADD conference committee at oadd@oadd.org, with your ideas, offers of assistance, and suggestions.