Where Ontario’s housing sector connects, learns, and leads
October 30 – November 1, 2025 | Sheraton Centre Toronto
A game-changing event you won’t want to miss! Experience one of North America’s largest gathering of community housing professionals at Ontario’s premier housing conference, where careers are inspired, partnerships are forged, and the future of housing is born.

Why they keep coming back
Discover why housing professionals call this the “must-attend event of the year”.
(Hint: it’s the relationships and sector insights!)
Be at the heart of it all
The ONPHA Conference brings together Ontario’s community housing sector to build, protect, and support the heart of our communities.
When housing is at the heart, people thrive.
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Your learning journey
Explore a dynamic program designed to empower housing professionals.
Check-out these sessions we’ve just added:
- What can we do with $38 billion? Leveraging strengths for systems change – This plenary reframes the conversation around the sector’s existing strengths: built assets, land for development, and a skilled workforce trusted by communities. Learn more.
- Housing as health: Building endurance through cross-sector collaboration – Explore real-world examples where organizations integrate housing and healthcare to reduce costs, promote well-being, and ensure long-term success. Learn more.
- Resilience by design: Moving forward with bold housing solutions – In this plenary, we’ll explore bold solutions to expand affordability and sustainability—serving vulnerable populations and addressing the growing need for community housing that supports middle-income households. Learn more.
Beyond sessions: where insights come to life
The magic happens between sessions. Our exclusive experiences are designed to deepen connections and accelerate your community housing knowledge:
- ONPHA U: Intensive workshops focused on professional development and wellness. Small groups, big impact. Learn more.
- Community Reception: The networking event everyone loves, and where lasting partnerships are born. Learn more.
- Trade Show: Connect with 60+ vendors, discover innovative solutions, and find the resources you need to thrive. Learn more.
Meet our awesome speakers
From innovative executive directors to passionate front-line workers, our speakers represent the best thinking in the sector, and they’re here to share what they’ve learned.
Say hello to our recently added speakers, and stay tuned for more coming soon!

Keith Hambly
Chief Executive Officer, Fred Victor

Heather McDonald
President & CEO, United Way Greater TorontoUnited Way Greater Toronto

Jamie McGarvey
Mayor of the Town of Parry Sound, Chair of the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities
Invest in your future
When you consider the value of 30+ expert sessions, exclusive networking opportunities, and career-changing connections, the investment pays for itself:
- Members: $995 (limited time offer!)
- Non-Members: $1, 295 (limited time offer!)
Not a member? Join ONPHA for exclusive benefits and discounted rates.