The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has launched a call for proposals for speakers for its 2026 OAA Conference,Collaboration Powering Innovation, taking place from May 13 to 15, 2026.The OAAs flagship event will explore how collaboration drives architectural quality and innovation in addressing challenges including the climate crisis and housing shortages.TheOAA Conferencewill be held in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region.This editions theme,Collaboration Powering Innovation, will explore how collaboration thrives in the Grand Valley as well as across the province. The climate crisis, housing shortages, and anxieties around economies and supply chains mean the need for collaboration and innovation is crucial now more than ever.To achieve a resilient, adaptive, and functional built environment, the profession must examine the tools for better co-creating with project team collaborators, clients, citizens, and municipalities, said the OAA in a release.The OAAs flagship event will bring experts and delegates to the heart of Canadian tech innovation for three days of local learning, professional development, and celebration.The OAA is also seeking ideas for its 2026 Continuing Education Webinar Series, which covers topics such as climate action, building codes, and adaptive reuse.TheContinuing Education Programreflects the Associations dedication to promoting and increasing the knowledge, skill, and proficiency of its members. As a result, the OAA is asking its members and other thought leaders outside the profession to propose ideas for in-classroom lectures and in-the-field experiential learning at the 2026 Conference, as well as for online learning opportunities in the new year.From legal, code, or practice issues and local project case studies to highlighting advancements with design tools or building materials, this is a chance to share expertise with architects, licensed technologists, and other design/construction experts across Ontario.The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 26, 2025. To view the OAAs online form, clickhere.The post Speakers wanted for OAAs 2026 Conference and Continuing Education Webinar Series appeared first on Canadian Architect.