Agenda

The future of housing starts here

Ready to be part of the conversation that’s shaping Ontario’s housing future? This year’s ONPHA Conference brings together sector leaders, government officials, and innovative thinkers to tackle the toughest challenges in housing and explore what’s next.

Don’t miss your chance to:

Gain actionable insights from expert-led sessions.
Learn about the latest trends transforming the housing sector.
Connect with peers and partners driving change.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your organization, improve tenant experiences, or stay ahead of the curve, the ONPHA Conference is where you need to be.

Real change happens when all hands (and hearts) are on deck.

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
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 – Topic coming soon!
	115 – Opening Doors Podcast Topic coming soon!
12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.	Lunch
Block 2 – Concurrent Sessions 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.	121 – From Rootlessness to Rootedness: Decolonizing Housing and Homeless Services
	122 – Topic coming soon!
	123 – Design Matters: Elevating Affordable Housing through Innovation
	124 – How to Leverage Utility Programs to Support Your Capital Plans
	125 – Opening Doors Podcast Topic coming soon!
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 & Trade Show
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
Block 3 – Concurrent Sessions 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	211 – Funding the Future: New Approaches to Community Housing Finance
	2 12 – Built to Belong: Innovations in Supportive Housing
	213 – Topic coming soon!
	214 – Building More, Building Smarter: Unlocking Scalable Housing Solutions
	215 – Opening Doors Podcast Topic coming soon!
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 – Topic coming soon!
	222 – Right Care, Right Time, Right Place: Embedding Wellness into Community Housing
	223 – Ethical Captial: Raise Money and Grow Local Impact
	224 – Deep Energy Retrofits in Row Housing: From Challenges to Results
	225 – Opening Doors Podcast Topic coming soon!
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
Time	Event
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.	Running Tour
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.	Breakfast and Wellness Fair
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	Keynote
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Workshops
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.