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STAY
SENSITIZED *
CONFERENCE
2027
This is a gathering for those who refuse to go numb.
This is a gathering for those who refuse to go numb.
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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.
A gathering of educators and service professionals to address
Racism & The Empathy Emergency.
Featuring keynote speakers and specialized sessions from leaders across multiple regions and disciplines in North America.
Safe Schools & Mental Health Speaker
Attorney and Professor of Sociology
Emmy-nominated producer, educator, social media thought-leader and author
Artist, Content Creator and Speaker
The Detriot Youth Choir is returning!
Full performance lineup coming soon.
Performance Artists
Real stories from lives transformed by the power of hope
"The Stay Sensitized Conference was exactly what equity work in education needs, no performative content, just honest conversation, practical tools, and a room full of people truly committed to anti-racist leadership. An exceptional two days that left me with frameworks I could bring back to my team immediately."
"I am so glad that I had the pleasure of attending this conference! I can't even put into words the impact that it had on me. The speakers were outstanding and they each shared some amazing personal stories and insightful information! I already look forward to the next one!"
"It was so refreshing to be in a diverse room full of people doing the work of anti-racism and collective care. No matter who I spoke with, there was a shared understanding — we all got it...Thank you for putting on a conference where we openly talked about the "hush hush" things that most folks try to avoid in often colour blind spaces and structures that we operate in."
"Attending this conference was incredibly empowering, particularly in how it highlighted the impact we can have on shaping the minds of children to become compassionate, socially conscious human beings — not color blind, but aware, empathetic, and willing to stand up for basic human rights. It also provided an important perspective to hold when supporting racialized children and families, while offering meaningful educational context around lived experiences.”
"I left the Stay Sensitized Conference with a full mind, pages of notes, and a renewed commitment to continue doing the hard work. Opportunities like this remind me of my “why” as a racialized educator and the importance of creating spaces where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered."
"The energy at Stay Sensitized 2026 was unlike any other conference I have attended. It was truly an educational experience that offered valuable insight and tools that can be integrated into my daily work moving forward."
"This was a unique and rare opportunity to listen to and learn from an exceptionally well-curated group of individuals with varied experiences share their knowledge. From academia, to artists, knowledge keepers and activists, the speakers of this conference were exceptional. Thank you for sharing community, culture and wisdom that we can all use for the future in our immediate circumstances. This will have an impact for years to come."
"WOW! Such a truly amazing conference and worth every penny. I would come back every year to experience this again!"
Building community with 300 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 and other artists. 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 April 22nd evening kick-off event/concert and the April 23rd full-day programming, catered lunch, conference materials, vendor access, networking opportunities, and digital resource package.
2 Ticket Group Deal (15% OFF) & 3 Ticket Group Deal (18% OFF)
1955 Audley Road South
Ajax, Ontario
L1Z 0L9
Community partnership in action. Supported by the Town of Ajax and local organizations committed to equity work
Student rates & group rates available. Limited to 300 attendees. Secure your professional development investment now.
Note: 18+ event. Valid ID required at registration.
