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Registration for the 2023 National Trust Annual Conference is now open! Conference registration includes access to the Opening Reception and Gala, plenary and paper sessions, all refreshment breaks (Friday & Saturday - continental breakfast, breaks and lunch), the Closing Party, and the opportunity to purchase tickets to special events, workshops and field sessions.
*Early Bird Registration has been extended to September 29
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In-Person
This full conference registration includes access to the Opening Reception and Gala, 3 plenary sessions, 28 concurrent sessions, all refreshment breaks (Friday & Saturday - continental breakfast, breaks and lunch), the Closing Party, and the opportunity to purchase tickets to special events, workshops and field sessions.”
Online
The online conference features livestreams of all 3 plenary speakers, plus 7 concurrent sessions. All online sessions will be available with live interpretation in English and French.
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Friday, October 27
Plenary 1.0 – Opening Plenary
Session 2.1 – Challenging Existing Narratives and the Heritage Practice Status Quo [Social-Cultural Reset Stream]
Session 3.2 – Rethinking Material Values: Reuse, Embodied Carbon, and Social Justice [Environmental Reset Stream]
Session 4.3 – Density and Change: Rethinking Heritage Practice to Meet a Housing Crisis [Economic Reset Stream]
Session 5.1 – Spark Session [All Reset Streams]
Saturday, October 28
Plenary 6.0 - Transforming Heritage
Session 7.1 – Parks Canada – “Changing the Narrative”: Commemorating Canada's Diverse and Complex History [Social-Cultural Reset Stream]
Session 8.2 – Operationalizing Climate Heritage [Environmental Reset Stream]
Session 9.3 – Ownership and Sustainability Models – Planning for the Future [Economic Reset Stream]
Plenary 10.0 – Closing Plenary
If you would like to take advantage of the member rate please consider becoming a member of the National Trust and/or the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals.
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National Trust for Canada Membership
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals Membership
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Please note – to register at the student rate you must be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized post-secondary institution.
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CONFERENCE BURSARY OPPORTUNITY
Are you a heritage volunteer? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to access free registration to the National Trust Conference 2023 through the John Edwards Conference Bursary for Heritage Volunteers. Intake is first come, first served. To find out more, please click here
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Professional Learning Units (CUs) will be available for Conference attendees (more information soon)
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CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
In order to attend the National Trust Conference 2023 (with CAHP and Indigenous Heritage Circle), conference attendees are asked to accept the following terms:
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Any registration cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks before the conference, on October 12th, 2023 in order to receive a refund on your registration. Cancellations prior to October 12th will be refunded 80%.​
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The Conference schedule and program are subject to change up until the time of the conference. Conference organizers cannot guarantee any of the presentations that are on the current draft of the schedule.
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CONFERENCE CODE OF CONDUCT
​The National Trust is committed to promoting an inclusive and safe environment for all and we expect our Conference Goers to uphold the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Harassment and discrimination of any form will not be tolerated. Examples of Harassment and Discrimination include:
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Physical or verbal threats or actions targeting a person’s race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, nationality, etc.
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The endorsement of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, etc.
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Unwelcome sexual advances or attention.
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Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following.
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Intentional misgendering, outing, intentionally using the wrong pronouns when referring to someone or use of a rejected or deadname.
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Harassing photography or recording.
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Sustained disruption of talks or other events.
Participants found violating this Code of Conduct may face consequences, including but not limited to:
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Warning or reprimand.
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Temporary or permanent expulsion from the conference without a refund.
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Legal action if applicable and necessary.
By attending this conference, you agree to abide by these guidelines. If you have any questions about the Conference Code of Conduct, please send us an email at agray@nationaltrustcanada.ca