JOIN US AT UNCONFERENCE 2026

Experience Canada’s premier DEIA conference

Join us for the most immersive and engaging conference for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) professionals and allies. Collaborate and share best practices with over 2000 professionals and changemakers in this reinvented conference offering:

  • Interactive workshops
  • Experiential learning
  • Dynamic network opportunities

CCDI UnConference March 4 - 5, 2026

Be part of a transformative experience at CCDI UnConference 2026 for two half-days of learning and unlearning—as we uncover actionable strategies to drive inclusion in your workplace and community. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest details on registration, speakers, and exclusive event updates.

Past sponsors

Some past sponsors include:

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Past speakers

Some of our past speakers include:

  • The Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada
  • The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion
  • Yin Brown, Director, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA), Abilities Centre
  • Joe Donahue, Director, Human Resources, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
  • Lindsay Evans, Global Marketplace Diversity Leader, IBM
  • Tee Garnett, Executive Lead and Strategic Advisor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, The Hospital for Sick Children
  • Maher Labban, Director, Talent Management, Boat Rocker Media
  • Kelly J Lendsay, President & CEO, Indigenous Works
  • Adediwura (Wura) Odiase, HR Leader, Employee Experience, City of Calgary
  • Marni Panas, Program Manager, Diversity and Inclusion, Alberta Health Services
  • Jade Pichette, Director of Programs, Pride at Work Canada
  • Gillian Rowinski, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Strategy Manager, Co-operators
  • Emilie Nicolas, Columnist, Le Devoir and The Montreal Gazette
  • Mark Tewksbury, former Vice President, Canadian Olympic Committee

Showcase your brand as a leader in DEIA

Align your brand with Canada’s premier DEIA conference. Sponsoring CCDI UnConference offers brand exposure, speaking opportunities, and forges connections with driven DEIA professionals, leaders, and changemakers.

Want a tailored sponsorship package? Let’s discuss a custom opportunity.

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