We are thrilled to announce Mohawk College and McMaster University are once again teaming up to host CIRPA’s 2026 Conference: Waterfalls of Change – Navigating the New Era and Harnessing the Flow of Intelligence for Sustainable Futures. Mark your calendars for October 25-28, 2026!

The conference will incorporate some of the must see and do experiences Hamilton has to offer like Sunday excursion to the Niagara Escarpment to go on beautiful hiking trails and visits to waterfalls. And what a beautiful time to do it with Fall season in full bloom.  We will be at the Royal Botanical Gardens for our Monday Night Social and museums like the Art Gallery of Hamilton for the President’s Reception. We will have The Yes Men improv comedy troupe taking the stage. One of the Yes Men is none other than comedian/actor Patrick McKenna – a Hamiltonian known for his role in the Red Green Show.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hamilton to take part in excellent professional development and networking opportunities.

We invite you to start thinking about how your work connects with the theme and how you might contribute to CIRPA 2026 in Hamilton!

Carmelinda Del Conte (Mohawk College) and Joanne Gittens (McMaster University)
2026 Conference Co-Chairs