OAA Conference 2025: Reshaping Communities

OAA Conference 2025: Reshaping Communities
The OAA Conference is coming to the nation's capital!  The May 14–16 event takes place at the Hotel Westin Ottawa. Building on previous Conference themes and sessions, the multi-day event will feature new conversations about how places shape people’s behavior, how an evolving built environment can effectively respond to and reflect societal changes, and how impacts at both local and global scales are converging.
Bringing together architects and other thought leaders from across the province and beyond, the 2025 Conference programming will include urban revitalization, adaptive reuse, inclusive design, Reconciliation, the intersection of the built and natural environments, and the architecture profession’s ability to respond to new challenges and opportunities. There will be a special celebration for the jury-selected projects of the SHIFT2025 Challenge, along with the usual networking and socializing opportunities, local flavour, and the Sponsors’ Lounge (featuring the latest in building products, design/construction services and resources, and trusted experts). Of course, there will also be a full slate of educational sessions, from experiential learning in the field to classroom lectures. Conference Registration kicks off March 18, after the virtual keynote event

 
REFUND POLICY

Days of Learning
There is no refund for choosing fewer than the Continuing Education sessions that represent the days of learning included in any Continuing Education package.

Registration

No Refunds will be granted for cancellations received after May 6.
To obtain a refund prior to May 6, please email the official receipt along with your written request to conferenceregistration@oaa.on.ca
ENROLMENT POLICY

Continuing Education learning hours will be uploaded to members’ OAA Transcripts based on Continuing Education (CE) sessions, Experiential Learning (EL) and qualified social event attendance.  OAA reserves the right to cancel a CE or EL if there is insufficient enrolment. Every effort will be made to communicate changes as they occur. AIA Members: To obtain your record of learning hours, please email oaaconed@oaa.on.ca.

When
5/14/2025 8:30 AM - 5/16/2025 12:30 PM
Where
11 Colonel By Dr Ottawa, ON K1N 9J1

Program

   

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Description
through a Participative Design Process. Sponsored by Brampton Brick Ltd.
Category
DAY1AM2
Track
PLENARY
Time
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
8:30 AM

Category
DAY1AM4
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
8:30 AM

Category
DAY1AM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
8:30 AM

Confederation Heights
Category
DAY1AM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
8:30 AM

Category
DAY1AM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
9:00 AM

Category
DAY1AM5
Track
CONED
Time
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10:45 AM

Category
DAY1PM1
Track
CONED
Time
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
12:15 PM

Category
DAY1PM2
Track
CONED
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
2:00 PM

Category
DAY1PM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2:00 PM

Category
DAY1PM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2:00 PM

Category
DAY1PM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2:00 PM

Category
DAY1PM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM

Renewal
Category
DAY1PM4
Track
CONED
Time
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM

Category
DAY1PM5
Track
OPTION
Time
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM

Tonight's sponsors: Silva Span, Structural Glazing Systems, IKO, Thames Valley Brick, and Tractive
Category
DAY1PM5
Track
OPTION
Time
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
7:30 PM

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Description
Fenestration. Hosted by Pella Commercial
Category
DAY2AM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM

Hosted by Thames Valley Brick
Category
DAY2AM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM

Hosted by Shimmerman Penn LLP
Category
DAY2AM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM

Buildings. Hosted by Hambro by Canam
Category
DAY2AM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM

Hosted by SilvaSpan
Category
DAY2AM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM

Category
DAY2AM2
Track
CONED
Time
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM

Hosted by Pro-Demnity Insurance Inc.
Category
DAY2AM2
Track
CONED
Time
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM

Category
DAY2AM2
Track
CONED
Time
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM

Category
DAY2AM2
Track
CONED
Time
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM

Category
DAY2AM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
8:30 AM

Category
DAY2AM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
8:30 AM

and National Historic Site of Canada.
Category
DAY2AM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
8:30 AM

Category
DAY2AM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
8:30 AM

Category
DAY2AM4
Track
CONED
Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM

Category
DAY2AM4
Track
CONED
Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM

Category
DAY2AM4
Track
CONED
Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM

Category
DAY2AM4
Track
CONED
Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM

Hosted by Brampton Brick Ltd.
Category
DAY2PM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM

Hosted by kreitmaker
Category
DAY2PM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM

Hosted by Concrete Council of Canada
Category
DAY2PM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM

Hosted by Enbridge Gas Inc.
Category
DAY2PM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM

Skylights. Hosted by Artistic Skylight
Category
DAY2PM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM

Category
DAY2PM1
Track
HOSP
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM

Category
DAY2PM2
Track
CONED
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
2:00 PM

Category
DAY2PM2
Track
CONED
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
2:00 PM

Leadership
Category
DAY2PM2
Track
CONED
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
2:00 PM

Category
DAY2PM2
Track
CONED
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
2:00 PM

Category
DAY2PM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2:00 PM

Category
DAY2PM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2:00 PM

Category
DAY2PM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
2:00 PM

Living
Category
DAY2PM3
Track
EXPLEARN
Time
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2:00 PM

Category
DAY2PM4
Track
CONED
Time
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM

Category
DAY2PM4
Track
CONED
Time
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM

Category
DAY2PM4
Track
CONED
Time
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM

Category
DAY2PM4
Track
CONED
Time
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM

Category
DAY2PM5
Track
OPTION
Time
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
5:30 PM

Category
DAY2PM6
Track
OPTION
Time
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
8:00 PM

Friday, 16 May 2025

Description
Hosted by ETG Exterior Technologies Group
Category
DAY3AM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM

Hosted by Forest Windows & Doors
Category
DAY3AM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM

Buildings. Hosted by Inline Fiberglass
Category
DAY3AM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM

Category
DAY3AM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM

Category
DAY3AM1
Track
SPNSRLEARN
Time
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM

Category
DAY3AM2
Track
CONED
Time
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM

Common
Category
DAY3AM2
Track
CONED
Time
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM

Buildings
Category
DAY3AM2
Track
CONED
Time
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM

Buildings
Category
DAY3AM2
Track
CONED
Time
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM

: An Indigenous Exploration of Ottawa
Category
DAY3AM3
Track
CONED
Time
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
8:30 AM

Indigenous Cultural Space
Category
DAY3AM4
Track
PLENARY
Time
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
10:30 AM

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