Rethinking Disability Conference 2026

Sponsorships still Available.

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ODEN is proud to announce the return of our Annual Rethinking Disability Conference for 2026

This conference is designed for Employment Service Providers and businesses from across Ontario, to enhance their professional development, increase capacity and learn new skills to apply to their services and inclusive-hiring processes.

 

Looking to register for the Business Stream on Tuesday, November 3. 

INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Program

Monday November 2, 2026
7:30am-8:45am Grand York Ballroom

Registration Desk Open

Buffet Breakfast
8:45am-9:00am Grand York Ballroom

Welcoming Remarks – ODEN CEO and Board
9:00am-10:15am Grand York Ballroom

Open Keynote

  
10:15am-10:45am Networking Break
10:45am-12:00pm Grand York Ballroom

1A – 

 Grand York B

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 Grand York C

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12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-2:45pm Grand York Ballroom

2A –

 Grand York B

2B – 

 Grand York C

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2:45pm-3:15pm Networking Break
3:15-4:30pm Grand York Ballroom

3A – 

 

 Grand York B

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 Grand York C

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4:30pm-6:30pm Networking Event hosted by OCTC

 

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
7:30am-8:45am  Grand York Ballroom

Registration Desk Opens

Buffet Breakfast
8:00am-8:45am Grand York Ballroom

ODEN AGM
9:15am-10:15am Grand York B

4A – 

 

 

 

 Grand York C

4B –

 

 Markham

4C –

 
10:15am-10:45am Networking Break
10:45am-12:00pm Grand York B

5A  –

 

 Grand York C

5B –

 

 Markham

5C – 

 

 
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch

Mentorability –

1:30pm-2:45pm Grand York B

6A –

 

 

 Grand York C

6B – 

 

 

 Markham

6C – 

 

 

 

 
2:45pm-3:15pm Networking Break
3:15pm-4:30pm Grand York B

7A – 

 

 

 Grand York C

7B – 

 

 Markham

7C – 

 
6:00pm-6:30pm Cocktails
6:30pm-10:00pm Gala Dinner

Business Champions League Inductee Ceremony

DES Awards

DJ & Dance

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
7:30am-9:00am Grand York Ballroom

Registration Desk Opens

Buffet Breakfast
10:00am-10:30am Networking Break
9:00am-10:15am Grand York B

8A – 

 

 Grand York C

8B – 

 

 Markham

8C – 

 
10:45am-12:00pm Grand York B

9A – 

 

 

 Grand York C

9B – 

 

 

 Markham

9C –

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-2:15pm Grand York Ballroom

Closing Plenary

2:15pm-2:30pm ODEN Closing Remarks
2:30pm-2:45pm Surprise Snacks and Drinks To-Go

Conference Hotels

RDC 2026 will be held at the Conference Centre connected to The Sheraton Parkway Toronto North and the Best Western Parkway Hotel North.

RATES: 
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North  
(905) 881-2121
$214/night
Code: OD1922
Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North 
(905) 881-2600
$194/night
Code: 110126ODEN

Sponsors and Exhibitor Info

RDC 2026 has added additional marketing and sponsorship opportunities for this year. Please be sure to download the package below.

As a sponsor and/or exhibitor your business will:

  • Position your company as a thought leader, action-taker and trailblazer to attract top talent to your organization.
  • Promote your products and services to the disability market, which touches 73% of consumers and represents a huge opportunity for business. This represents $538.5 billion of disposable income.
  • Build relationships with over 240 conference delegates from Ontario by providing a venue for private and public stakeholders to learn, network, and grow their employment practice and diversity goals.
  • Showcase your company’s profile by supporting an Ontario-wide network of service agencies that deliver employment opportunities for people who have a disability.

Download Sponsorship Package Here!

For more information contact Sue Cervoni, Director of Business & Financial Services at sdafoe@odenetwork.com or via phone at 1-866-280-6336 Ext. 105.

Please note that ODEN does not share or sell any participant lists. 

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2026 SPONSORS

 

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