We are excited to invite you, your colleagues, and organizations to submit a proposal for our Disability & Work Canada 2025 (DWC) conference. Join us for an insightful and transformative conference focused on the economic and competitive benefits of disability inclusion in the Canadian workplace. This event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates to explore how inclusive practices can drive economic success and innovation.

Conference Theme and Subthemes

We invite proposals that align with the main theme “Driving Economic Success: The Impact of Disability Inclusion in the Canadian Workplace” and the following subthemes for each day:

Day 1 – Fostering Innovation: The Economic and Competitive Advantages of a Diverse Workforce:

Discover how disability inclusion fosters creativity and innovation within the workplace. Learn from experts and thought leaders about the unique perspectives and problem-solving abilities that a diverse workforce brings, and how these can lead to groundbreaking ideas and solutions.

Day 2 – Strategic Excellence: Implementing and Measuring the Economic Impact of Disability Inclusion:

Gain practical insights into the strategic implementation of disability inclusion initiatives. This day will focus on best practices for integrating inclusive policies and the key metrics for measuring their impact. Understand how to effectively track progress and demonstrate the tangible benefits of disability inclusion on your organization’s performance. Provide input on collective efforts to advance inclusive employment in Canada.

Key Dates:

• Conference Dates: December 1st at 4:00PM to December 2nd at 5:00 | 2025
• Location: The Westin, Ottawa
• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 20, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: July 11, 2025

 

Submission of Proposal

Proposals are now closed.