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A gathering of educators and service professionals to address
Racism & The Empathy Emergency.
This isn't your typical conference. Real community building, practical tools & strategies, and no performative workshops. Built by leaders, for leaders who refuse to accept racism in our schools, places of work and communities.
Featuring keynote speakers and specialized sessions from leaders across multiple regions and disciplines in North America.
Safe Schools & Mental Health Speaker
Emmy-nominated producer, educator, social media thought-leader and author
Attorney and Professor of Sociology
Anti-Oppression System Lead with the Durham District School Board
Indigenous Education Lead (K-12), Coordinator Leadership & Parent Engagement Dept. Ottawa Catholic School Board
Halton District School Board Superintendant of Education
Educator, Professor and Therapist
System Leader for Mental Health and Professional Support Services at the Toronto District School Board
Writer/Speaker
Movement Facilitators
TCDSB Superintendent of Indigenous Education, Equity, Community Relations
Award-Winning Teacher-Learner
Elementary Educator
Featuring artists and performance groups bringing music, movement, and energy to the conference stage.
Performance Artists
Rexdale-born Toronto based rap artist
Dance Team of grade 9-12 students
Building community with 400 educators, administrators, and service professionals committed to actively engaging in anti-racist leadership.
Frameworks for interrupting racism in real time at work and in the community.
How to facilitate honest discussions about race and identity across diverse communities without shutting down or causing harm.
One night & One day. Dozens of insights.
Food vendors in the lobby. Get your conference package and connect.
Performances by the Detroit Youth Choir. Poetry by Dwayne Morgan and an address from Aubrey Noronha connecting empathy to anti-racist action.
Aubrey Noronha
Detroit Youth Choir
Dwayne Morgan
Continuation of registration, networking, vendor booths and local cuisine for sale.
Coffee from local partners, final networking, vendor booths open.
Meal provided, vendor booths open for continued connection
From logistics to what's included, here's what you need to know.
Educators, administrators, youth workers, and education professionals (18+) committed to building student empathy and authentic connection.
No. The idea is to create a safe space for unencumbered sharing and learning. We'll get into the hard topics and address things head on and together.
Conference tickets include both the May 12th evening kick-off event/concert and the May 13th full-day programming, catered lunch, conference materials, vendor access, networking opportunities, and digital resource package.
There are no group rates for the conference this year.
925 Audley Road South
Ajax, Ontario
L1Z 0L9
Community partnership in action. Supported by the Town of Ajax and local organizations committed to equity work
Special rates available at:
Limited to 400 attendees. Secure your professional development investment now.
Note: 18+ event. Valid ID required at registration.