Agenda

Designed to move your work forward

The 2026 ONPHA Conference is built around what it takes to move the sector forward. Smarter systems, stronger leadership, and organizations designed to thrive.

Over three days, you will hear from sector leaders, frontline workers, and changemakers working at the forefront of community housing in Ontario. You will leave with practical tools you can use right away, a clearer picture of how we can actively shape what comes next for the sector, and connections with the people helping to get it there.

To close out the Conference, we’re taking things out into the field where the work happens. See community housing work up close through guided tours and explore Toronto neighbourhoods.

Here’s a look at some of the sessions you can expect. Check back soon as more are announced!

Day 1 Thursday, October 29
Time	Event
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.	Registration & Morning Mingle Breakfast
10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Welcome & Opening Remarks special guest Ana Bailão
10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.	Networking Break
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	Plenary 1 – Investment by Design: Making the Case for Community Housing
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Debate Stage Capital Renewal vs. New Builds: Where Should We Invest?
12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.	Lunch
1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions 111 – Getting to the Table Earlier: Bringing Operational Expertise into Development 112 – Coming soon 113 – 6 Regions, 1 Economy: Building Capacity Through Collaboration 114 – Making Inclusion Work: A Case Study in Partnerships, Design and Support 115 – Coming soon
1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.	Networking Break
3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions 121 – From idea to approval: What lenders actually look for 122 – Coming soon 123 – Coming soon 124 – Modular Housing in Practice: A Real-World Case Study from Start to Finish 125 – Coming soon
4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.	Community Reception

Day 2 Friday, October 30
Time	Event
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.	Annual General Meeting
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Plenary 2 – Systems by Design: Housing as Essential Infrastructure
10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Trade Show & Networking Break
11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions 211 – It Takes a Team: Partnering to Support Complex Tenants Needs 212 – Building Hope: Indigenous-Led Supportive Housing Solutions 213 – Energy Efficiency in Action: Tools and Opportunities for Housing Providers 214 – The EOM Opportunity: Service Manager and Housing Provider Perspectives 215 – Coming soon
12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.	Lunch
1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions 221 – Designed for Change: Evolving Housing Programs in a More Complex World 222 – From 169 to 30 Days: A New Model for Faster Unit Turnover 223 – Built in a Year: The Block Line Mass Timber Supportive Housing Case Study 224 – Community Land Trusts: A Promising Path to Supportive Housing 225 – Turning Data to Action: Using AI to Drive Community Outcomes
2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.	Trade Show & Networking Break
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.	Plenary 3 – Scale by Design: Growing System-Wide Impact

Day 3 Saturday, October 31
Time	Event
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Running Tour
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.	Breakfast
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Concurrent Events & Tours
10:00 am. – 12:00 p.m.	Onsite Event Details Coming Soon
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Walking Tour: Alexandra Park Revitalization (Bagged Lunch included)
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Walking Tour: Details coming Soon (Bagged Lunch included)
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Bus Tour – Sustainable Structures: A Mass Timber Experience (Bagged Lunch included)
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Bus Tour: Details coming Soon (Bagged Lunch included)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch

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.