Conference Archive

Exterior image of Place des Arts in Sudbury — 2023 Conference

The 2023 OAA Conference was held in Sudbury from June 21 to 23, with more than 320 attendees coming together for a learning program focused on *Designing for Dignity.* In addition to a slate of Continuing Education sessions with international experts that combined in-class learning with experiential opportunities around the city, the event also included special events like the Plenary, the Sudbury Kitchen Party, the Northern Ontario Society of Architects (NOSA) mixer, and the SHIFT2023 Challenge event.

Conference 2022 banner with Beanfield building in background — 2022 Conference

The 2022 OAA Conference, *Inspiring Climate Action*, a hybrid event held both at Toronto’s Beanfield Centre and virtually— took place from May 11 to 13 with more than 1100 people participating in sessions, tours, ceremonies, and tours of the reopened OAA Headquarters.
Recordings of the Celebration of Excellence, this year’s Recognition Lunch and a recording of the OAA Plenary, Beyond Net-Zero: Building Positive Futures through Regenerative Architecture and Designare available for free on-demand on the OAA’s YouTube Channel. Also, check out the2022 Conference Highlights

2021 Conference

The OAA’s first Virtual Conference Week—Cultivate Inclusivity— took place from May 17, 21, 2021, with more than 1100 participants coming together online. Education sessions and tours are available for free on-demand via the OAA's YouTube Channel on an all-inclusive playlist, along with the plenary, The Value of Zero: Investing in Carbon-Free Design, as well as the Recognition Ceremony and SHIFT2021 Resiliency/Architecture Challenge.

Please Note:The 2020 Conference was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BLOAAG - Design Excellence Finalists

Check out our 2024 Design Excellence Finalists! This year's collection features a diverse range of building types.

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OAA Contract Suite

Did you know the OAA offers free contracts for its members and the general public? These downloadable standardized contracts make it easier for all to enter into fair, balanced business relationships.

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Events Calendar

Check out our events calendar for a wide array of online and in-person events. Also submit an event using our new online form.

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