Agenda

The future of housing starts here

Ready to be part of the conversation that’s shaping Ontario’s housing future?

We can’t wait to welcome you onsite starting October 30! Delegates can grab your Conference badge at the registration desk on the concourse level of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel starting at 7:30 a.m. on October 30.

Want to skip the morning rush? Stop by the registration desk on Wednesday, October 29 between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. to grab your badge early.

We’re crafting an exceptional program that will inspire, educate, and empower. Stay tuned for detailed program announcements and speaker highlights!

Day 1 Thursday, October 30
Time	Event
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.	Plenary 1 – What can we do with $38 billion? Leveraging strengths for systems change with special remarks from Ana Bailão, the Hon. Rob Flack and Mayor Olivia Chow
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	Networking Break
Block 1 – Concurrent Sessions 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.	111 – OUR Framework in Action: Community-Driven Urban Indigenous Housing Policy
	1 12 – Modernizing Rent and Lease Services: A Tenant-First, Tech-Smart Approach
	113 – Getting Housing Built: Reducing Barriers to Development
	114 – At the HEART of Project Management: How to Successfully Deliver Your Capital Projects
	115 – Made in Housing: Building Economic and Social Sustainability in Community Housing Live taping of ONPHA’s Opening Doors Podcast!
12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.	Lunch
Block 2 – Concurrent Sessions 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.	121 – Adapting Community Housing to Extreme Heat: Tools, Tactics & S upports
	122 – Housing’s Moment: Unpacking Policy Shifts and Power Moves for a Thriving Sector
	123 – Design Matters: Elevating Affordable Housing through Innovation
	124 – How to Leverage Utility Programs to Support Your Capital Plans
2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.	Networking Break
3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.	Plenary 2 – Housing as health: Building endurance through cross-sector collaboration
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.	Community Reception: Retro Rewind

Day 2 Friday, October 31
Time	Event
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.	A nnual General Meeting
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Plenary 3 – Resilience by design: Moving forward with bold housing solutions
10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Networking Break & Trade Show
Block 3 – Concurrent Sessions 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	211 – Funding the Future: New Approaches to Community Housing Finance
	212 – Built to Belong: Innovations in Supportive Housing
	213 – Future-Proofing Rental Housing: Technology and Innovation
	214 – Building More, Building Smarter: Unlocking Scalable Housing Solutions
	215 – Rethinking RFPs: Smarter Supplier Selection for Non-profits Live taping of ONPHA Opening Doors Podcast!
12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.	Lunch & Trade Show
Block 4 – Concurrent Sessions 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.	221 – Faith-Based Pathways to Developing Affordable Housing
	222 – Right Care, Right Time, Right Place: Embedding Wellness into Community Housing
	223 – Ethical Capital: Raise Money and Grow Local Impact
	224 – Deep Energy Retrofits in Row Housing: From Challenges to Results
	225 – Innovating Aging in Place: Integrated Models for Supporting Seniors Live taping of Opening Doors Podcast!
2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.	Networking Break & Trade Show
3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	Closing Plenary
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.	Closing Reception

Day 3 – ONPHA U Saturday, November 1
*Customize your day!* Mix and match activities to create the experience that’s right for you. Many sessions are *repeated*, so you don’t miss out.
Time	What’s on
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.	311 – Running Tour: Housing in the Heart of Parkdale 312 – Walking Tour: Housing in the Heart of Parkdale
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.	Breakfast and Wellness Fair
8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.	313 – Breathwork and Sound Meditation for Heart Centered Living 315 – R&B Yoga Experience
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.	Repeat 8:00 a.m. block – choose a second option: 316 – Breathwork and Sound Meditation for Heart Centered Living 317 – R&B Yoga Experience
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	Keynote Address Lead the Shift: Becoming a Leader People Want to Follow
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.	314 – Bus Tour: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Mixed-Income Living
11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.	318 – AI for Non-Techies: Practical Tools for the Non-Profit Housing Sector 319 – Create Your Own Custom Tea: A Blending Experience 320 – Create Your Signature Scent: Natural Fragrance Workshop
12:00 p.m. – 12: 45 p.m.	Repeat 11:00 a.m. block – choose a second option: 321 – AI for Non-Techies: Practical Tools for the Non-Profit Housing Sector 322 – Create Your Own Custom Tea: A Blending Experience 323 – Create Your Signature Scent: Natural Fragrance Workshop
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Extended afternoon sessions (choose one): 324 – RTA in Action: Best Practices for Dispute Resolution 325 – The Power of Indigenous Teachings 326 – Effective Community Engagement: Tools, Strategies & Real-World Examples of Driving Change
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.	Closing Lunch and Wellness Fair

Please be aware that the Conference agenda is subject to changes. We strive to keep the schedule as accurate as possible but reserve the right to make adjustments. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.