Conference Highlights 2023

Designing for Dignity Draws More than 320 to the Gateway to Northern Ontario

The OAA held its 2023 Conference 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 out and 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 and Honours evening.

See below to learn more about the Conference events, view galleries of photos and see a video playlist of the SHIFT/Recognition event.

Event Highlights

Sudbury Kitchen Party

TUESDAY | JUNE 20

The Sudbury Kitchen Party kicked off Conference as a social event at the McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA).

Plenary

WEDNESDAY | JUNE 21

This year’s Conference Plenary brought together experts from the health, policy, and architectural sectors to address dignity-related questions beyond long-term care.

NOSA Event

WEDNESDAY | JUNE 21

The Northern Ontario Society of Architects (NOSA) hosted an evening of music and drinks at Sudbury’s Crosscut Distillery in celebration of the 2023 Conference.

President's Reception & SHIFT2023 Recognition Event

THURSDAY | JUNE 22

This year’s SHIFT2023 Challenge and Honours event took place inside Science North’s stunning Vale Cavern—a unique events space carved out of solid rock.

Archifête

THURSDAY | JUNE 22

The OAA hosted its annual Archifête party at Science North, Sudbury’s interactive science museum.

ConEd and Experiential Learning

WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY | JUNE 21- JUNE 23

Conference featured sponsored sessions and curated panels within Laurentian University that combined in-class learning with experiential opportunities around the region.

Recreational Tours

WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY | JUNE 21 - JUNE 23

As part of the OAA’s 2023 Conference, attendees had the opportunity to discover the hidden architectural gems, picturesque landscapes, and rich heritage of Sudbury through a variety of inspiring walking tours.

Conference 2024: Housing: Pushing the Envelope

NEXT YEAR'S CONFERENCE

The 2024 OAA Conference, to be hosted in Niagara Falls, features the theme, Housing: Pushing the Envelope.

2023 Conference Sponsors

The OAA would like to thank our generous sponsors for supporting the 2023 OAA Annual Conference.