The moments that make the Conference
The 2026 ONPHA Conference is where the community housing sector comes together to learn, connect, and celebrate. Check out these experiences – all included with your registration – that bring people back year after year, plus a few new additions we think you will love.
NEW THIS YEAR
Morning Mingle
Thursday, October 29
We’re reimagining how the Conference begins and opening the doors with a reception-style morning. Grab something delicious, move around the room, and start the day the way our community does best: by connecting. Expect good food, great energy, and a few surprises to ease you into the day.
Debate Stage: Big Questions, Bold Ideas
Some of the biggest questions in community housing do not have easy answers, so this year we are putting them on stage. Our new debate format will bring opposing perspectives together to make their case, share real project examples, and face off in front of you.
Stay tuned for more details!
See Community Housing in Action
Saturday, October 31
This year we are taking the learning outside the hotel walls with a half day of tours across the city. From walking and running tours to guided bus routes, including a look inside the internationally recognized revitalization of Alexandra Park, where partners are transforming a post-war community into a vibrant, mixed-income neighbourhood.
Stay tuned for more details!
ALSO AT THE CONFERENCE
Indigenous Housing Provider Gathering
Wednesday, October 28
Indigenous housing providers are invited to join a pre-conference event focused on collaborative discussions about advancing affordable housing solutions for Ontario’s Indigenous communities.
Stay tuned for details!
Live from the Podcast Stage
Thursday, October 29 & Friday, October 30
Be there as our Opening Doors podcast launches its new season, recording live on the conference floor. Go behind the scenes of the production and get a front-row seat to the conversations shaping the sector. Stay tuned for the lineup.
Community Reception
Thursday, October 29
Close out day one the way we like it: together. Unwind after a full day of learning, enjoy wine, assortments of premium cheese and canapes, and relaxing live music by Uptown Strings.
Trade Show
Friday, October 30
Explore the future of community housing. Connect with vendors, discover innovative solutions, and find the resources you need to thrive. Don’t miss out!
Annual General Meeting
Friday, October 30 | 9:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
Open to all ONPHA housing members. Get the latest updates and help shape the future of the association.
Enbridge Help Desk
Thursday, October 29 & Friday, October 30
Visit the Enbridge Gas booth for expert advice on energy-saving programs and discover available incentives for your housing portfolio.