Support for your professional learning goals and funding requests.

The OPCLeadLearn Annual Conference is focused on Building Connections and designed to empower and inspire school leaders focused on fostering professional growth and meaningful collaboration. This page is designed to support you in making the case to participate on November 13-14, 2025, at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites for this 1.5-day event.

The Ministry expressly shared with us that in-person learning events within Ontario are an appropriate way for administrators to engage in learning and to allocate district-level PD funding. 

School leadership is complex. This conference will support you to learn from and share with others who are as passionate about what they do as you are. It offers a valuable opportunity to recharge, connect and grow. Engage with inspiring speakers, relevant workshops and meaningful networking to gain fresh insights, innovative tools and practical strategies that will elevate your leadership and impact on staff and students. 

What are the top five reasons to participate?

Attendance at this conference is an investment in leadership excellence, fostering meaningful connections and learning that will benefit both individual school leaders and the broader education community. Attending this Conference will provide

1. High-Quality Professional Learning 

Participate  in current, relevant and engaging programming designed to enhance your learning and professional practice. 

2. Access to Valuable Resources 

Gain access to practical tools, strategies and materials shared by keynote speakers, workshop presenters and the OPC to support your ongoing growth. 

3. Meaningful Networking and Connections 

Build relationships and collaborate with principals and vice-principals from across Ontario. Networking extends beyond the conference, fostering continued sharing of best practices. 

4. Diverse Perspectives 

Hear from a wide range of speakers and presenters who reflect diverse experiences, enhancing your understanding and approach to inclusive educational leadership. 

5. A Variety of Topics on Current Themes 

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