JOIN US AT CCDI UNCONFERENCE 2026
Virtual conference over two half-days
BELONGING IN COMPLEX TIMES: EQUITY AND COURAGE AT WORK
Workplaces and societies everywhere are transforming at an extraordinary pace. The ways we connect, collaborate, and lead are being reshaped by rapid social and technological change. Amid this evolution, we have a powerful opportunity to rebuild our values and cultures around equity, accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, the foundations of lasting solutions that strengthen organizations across Canada.
“Belonging in complex times: Equity and courage at work” invites diverse professionals, DEIA practitioners, change-makers, and leaders to explore how we build resilient, sustainable workplace systems, policies, and practices.
LEARNING AND PARTICIPATION OBJECTIVES
Courage to lead in complexity: Build the confidence and strategies needed to lead inclusive, values-driven workplaces through times of change.
Actionable tools and real success stories: Discover proven tools and insights from CCDI Employer Partners and other leaders who are achieving measurable, lasting DEIA impact in Canadian workplaces.
Collaborative learning and connection: Collaborate and co-create with peers and thought leaders shaping the future of inclusive work across Canada.
Inspiration to move from ideas to action: Translate vision into practice through values-driven actions that build trust and strengthen workplace culture.
WHY ATTEND
NETWORKING
CCDI UnConference provides meaningful ways to connect with peers across the country through Networking sessions and fun ways to engage with profiles.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING
Take part in live discussions, polls, and collaborative activities. Engage directly with fellow attendees and gain practical takeaways you can apply right away.
EARN CREDITS
For current Canadian Certified Inclusion Professionals (CCIPTM), this event qualifies for continued professional development credit. Click here more information on the CCIP designation.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Opening and welcome | March 4-5, 2026
Transformational executive leader with over a decade of experience driving strategic growth, operational turnarounds, and inclusive culture change across sectors.
Keynote | March 5, 2026
Senior executive, keynote speaker, and advocate who invites audiences to see beyond surface-level narratives and lead through change with purpose.
Opening and welcome | March 4-5, 2026
Syex̱wáliya Ann Whonnock is a Knowledge Carrier & Elder from Squamish Nation with strong Indigenous worldviews, ancestral knowledge and traditional teachings.
ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS
Here are some voices who you'll hear speak at CCDI UnConference 2026.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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.
Interested in sponsoring CCDI UnConference 2026? Click here to speak to a member of our team.
TESTIMONIALS
"As a first-time attendee of this conference, I found it engaging, extremely well-organized, and insightful. The speakers and topics were all very thoughtful and relevant in today's climate"
"As a previous attendee, this year's conference moved us from a 101 to a 102. The diversification of identities was noticed and is necessary in the conversation."
"I really appreciate all the consideration you took in making this an accessible event. Having live translation and captions, a live ASL interpreter, were all well thought out universal design."
