The 2025 OAA Conference, themed Reshaping Communities will examine how evolving built environments respond to societal changes, with key topics set to explore urban revitalization, adaptive reuse, inclusive design, Reconciliation, and the intersection of built and natural environments.

Building on previous Conference themes and sessions, the multi-day event will feature new conversations about how places shape people’s behaviour, how an evolving built environment can effectively respond to and reflect societal changes, and how impacts at both local and global scales are converging.

Bringing together architects and other thought leaders from across Ontario and beyond, the conference will include a special celebration for the jury-selected projects of the SHIFT2025 Challenge, along with networking and socializing opportunities, local flavour, and the Sponsors’ Lounge (featuring the latest in building products, design/construction services and resources, and trusted experts).