The University of Guelph is host to a number of conferences on campus each year. At OpenEd, we provide opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement through the design and development of conferences that reflect the institution's various areas of expertise.
Accessibility Conference
Providing information, communication and technology in accessible formats is an important part of the University's commitment to equity. Directed towards attendees from the public and private sectors-- including educators, IT managers and providers, web managers and content providers, course designers, and individuals who create and disseminate information--the conference raises awareness of information and communication accessibility issues and will provide practical tools and strategies to incorporate accessibility into the real-world environment.
Please visit the Accessibility Conference website for more details.
Guelph Sexuality Conference
The Guelph Sexuality Conference is a premier academic, educational and informational forum for sexual health professionals. The University of Guelph has been hosting the conference for over 35 years.
The Guelph Sexuality Conference seeks to advance the sexual health and well-being of Canadians and the global community by providing evidence-based information, education, and training designed to engage practitioners in diverse fields related to sexual health. This national conference features plenary speakers, workshops, research presentations, posters, exhibits, social events and networking opportunities.
Learn more about the Guelph Sexuality Conference.
International Day of the Girl
The University of Guelph's International Day of the Girl is a youth-focused event that not only celebrates what it means to be a girl but also recognizes girls' rights and the unique challenges girls face at home and abroad.
The Day of the Girl Conference welcomes local secondary school students to the Guelph campus on or around the UN designated International Day of the Girl, held each year on October 11.
Drainage Engineers Conference
The University of Guelph partners with the Land Drainage Committee of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to host their yearly conference. The Land Drainage Committee's prime objective is to improve the practice of drainage engineering under the Drainage Act of Ontario. This conference would be of interest to anyone in the drainage industry or with an interest in municipal drainage works.
Please visit the Land Drainage Engineers website for more details.
Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS)
The Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS) is a two-day event that provides turf managers with the training and insight to improve both their professional and technical skills. Held at the University of Guelph, this conference is of interest to sports turf and recreation facilities staff, lawn care operators, golf course managers and staff, nursery sod production team members, and plant protection and fertilizer representatives.
Learn more about the Ontario Turfgrass Symposium.
Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA) Annual Professional Development Program
The University of Guelph partners with the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association to host their week-long Annual Professional Development Program and trade show. The Annual Professional Development program provides recreational facility professionals with an opportunity to develop competencies to work effectively within the recreation facilities industry and earn O.R.F.A. certifications and professional designations.
For more details, please visit the ORFA website.
Teaching & Learning Innovations (TLI) Conference
Each spring OpenEd hosts an annual Teaching & Learning Innovations (TLI) Conference in collaboration with an academic college or service department. Beginning in 1988, the conference has evolved to include the exchange of ideas around effective teaching practice, scholarly teaching, and the presentation of scholarship in the area of teaching and learning.
TLI brings together faculty, instructional staff, teaching assistants, graduate students and other University members to exchange ideas around teaching and learning. Faculty and instructors from other universities or colleges are also welcome to attend.
Please visit the Teaching & Learning Innovations Conference website to learn more about this conference.