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SUMMARY:HEA Health & Wellbeing Conference: Global Perspectives\, Ireland Leadership: Transforming Healthy Campus Policy
DESCRIPTION:The Higher Education Authority is hosting its 3rd annual Health and Wellbeing Conference\, marking a shift from policy theory to tangible action. The event features keynotes from Professor Philip Dodd on “whole-institution” mandates\, and Canadian perspectives from Professor Vicki Squires and Dr. Jennifer Thannhauser on the Okanagan Charter and systemic wellness. \n  \nRegister for the conference here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/hea-health-wellbeing-conference-global-perspectives-ireland-leadership-transforming-healthy-campus-policy/
LOCATION:Law Society of Ireland\, Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
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SUMMARY:Journées SME 2026/ SME Days 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join L’Initative sur la santé mentale étudiante en enseignment supérieur (L’ISME) for their Station SME’s hybrid conference on March 25th and 26\, 2025. The conference is an opportunity to discuss\, get inspired\, and learn more about how to best support student mental health in Québec. \nThe objectives of the conference are to support knowledge transfer\, innovation in practice\, and strengthen the network of community members working within student mental health in higher education. \nThe conference will focus on the following themes: \n\nInstitutional Structure\nSupportive and Inclusive Environment\nAwareness\nCommunity Capacity to Respond to Signs of Distress\nStudents’ Capacity to Adapt and Self-Manage\nMental Health Services\nCrisis\n\nLearn more here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/sme-days-2026/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
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SUMMARY:Canadian Evaluation Society BC 2025 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Evaluation Society British Columbia Chapter’s 2025 Conference is November 21\, 2025. This year’s theme\, “Unfolding the Evaluation Journey\,” invites attendees to view evaluation as a process rich with opportunities to gain insights\, make changes\, and gain knowledge of evaluation efforts and impacts. \nConference details will be shared here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/canadian-evaluation-society-bc-2025-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T145313Z
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SUMMARY:10th Digital Mental Health International Congress – Expression of Interest
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Mental Health International Congress is inviting expressions of interest in attending their 10th Anniversary International Congress on November 19-21 in Toronto. \nHosted by the eMental Health International Collaborative (EMHIC) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada\, the congress highlights the successful use of digital technologies\, which can provide valuable support to clients beyond traditional therapy sessions\, amplify the effectiveness of in-person care\, and offer a practical solution to the global mental health crisis. \nExpress your interest here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/10th-digital-mental-health-international-congress-expression-of-interest/
LOCATION:Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
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SUMMARY:CICMH 2025 Conference - Dialogue to Action: Pathways to Hope
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH)’s annual conference\, Dialogue to Action. This conference brings together post-secondary mental health professionals in Ontario and across Canada to discuss objectives and take-aways applicable to their work. The theme of the conference\, Dialogue to Action: Pathways to Hope\, centres on the need to collect narratives of hope\, perseverance\, and innovation amid scarce resources\, changing priorities\, and unpredictability. \nThe conference will feature virtual poster presentations\, keynote addresses\, networking\, and concurrent sessions across the following six streams: \n\nEquity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, Accessibility\, and Anti-Racism (EDIAA)\nChanging Systems\nIndigenous Student Engagement and Wellness\nStudent Engagement\nSubstance Use & Harm Reduction\nClinical Interventions\n\nLearn more about the conference here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/cicmh-2025-conference-dialogue-to-action-pathways-to-hope/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
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SUMMARY:HEQCO Conference -ReimaginEd: Shaping the Future of Ontario PSE
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for HEQCO’s tenth annual conference on November 7\, 2025\, in Toronto.   \nThe conference theme\, ReimaginEd: Shaping the Future of Ontario PSE arrives at a pivotal moment for the postsecondary landscape\, marked by both challenges and transformation. The rise of artificial intelligence\, evolving student populations\, financial pressures\, and a changing job market are just a few of the forces influencing Ontario’s colleges and universities. ReimaginEd provides a valuable platform to engage with peers from across the sector\, explore innovative ideas about the system’s mission\, structure\, and objectives\, and collaborate on strategies for future adaptation.  \nRegister for the conference here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/heqco-conference-reimagined-shaping-the-future-of-ontario-pse/
LOCATION:Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
CREATED:20250626T144722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T150006Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Evaluation Society Ontario Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Evaluation Society Ontario Virtual Conference (October 21\, 2025) theme: “Exploring Program Evaluation in Ontario: Politics\, Progress\, and Possibility\,” focuses on evaluation as a dynamic and evolving field\, shaped by emerging technologies\, innovative methods\, and political influences. \nThe conference will focus on these three themes: \n\nInnovative directions in program evaluation: Incudes emerging methods\, frameworks\, and decolonized approaches.\nTechnology in evaluation: How AI is transforming evaluation practice.\nPolitical dynamics: How political contexts impact evaluation work\, including strategies to navigate relationships with stakeholders.\n\nLearn more here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/submission-deadline-canadian-evaluation-society-ontario-virtual-conference-copy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
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SUMMARY:Collaborations for Change 2025 Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Collaborations for Change Conference: Connecting Research and Practice in Post-Secondary Mental Health brings together difference makers from across Canada to collaborate on advancing knowledge\, practice\, and research in post-secondary student mental health. The 2025 virtual conference will bring post-secondary students\, service professionals\, mental health providers\, and researchers together to have meaningful conversations on how to best move forward to integrate research and practice in post-secondary mental health. Students\, whether working towards careers in academia or in professional practice\, are vital for informing and sustaining collaborations as we move forward. \nThe conference will feature presentations\, panels\, rapid-fire presentations\, and workshops across the following five conference streams:  \n\nTransforming Post-Secondary Culture Through Strategy and Action\nPost-Secondary Student Mental Health Research: Engaging the Next Generation of Student Researchers\nSupporting Students Amidst Global Events\nIntegrating Well-Being into Teaching Practices: Promoting a Healthy Classroom Environment\nShifting to a Health Promotion Approach to Address Post-Secondary Mental Health and Well-being\n\nRegistration: \nRegistration for the 2025 conference is now open. Register by April 7th 2025 to take advantage of the early bird rates. \nRegister here!  \n 
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/collaborations-for-change-2025-virtual-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
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SUMMARY:Graduate/Post-Doc Students Teaching in Higher Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join iTeach\, for their inaugural Graduate/Postdoctoral Conference on Teaching in Higher Education: Empowering the Next Generation of Educators. This virtual conference offers an opportunity for emerging educators to showcase creative teaching approaches\, explore evolving pedagogical methods\, and connect with like-minded peers who are passionate about enhancing teaching and student success. \nConference sessions will address key topics relevant to graduate students and post-doctoral fellows who are teaching at the post-secondary level\, providing tools to strengthen teaching skills. \nRegistration is free. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/graduate-post-doc-students-teaching-in-higher-education-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
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SUMMARY:Canadian Psychological Association’s 86th Annual National Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Psychological Association’s 86th Annual National Convention will take place over three days in St. John’s Newfoundland and feature keynote addresses\, live presentations\, and networking opportunities with attendees and exhibitors. Sessions at the convention will encompass thirteen thematic areas including: creating a healthy(ier) planet; Improving and promoting health; understanding the mind and the brain; Examining what\, where\, when\, why and how we learn and perform; and informing public policy.    \nEarly bird registration ends on April 4th.   \nRegister for the convention here 
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/canadian-psychological-associations-86th-annual-national-convention/
LOCATION:St. John’s\, Newfoundland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
CREATED:20241107T205103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T103949Z
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SUMMARY:CACUSS 2025 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The CACUSS 2025 conference will take place June 8th to 11th in Halifax\, NS\, with the theme “Keeping the wind in our sails; Cultivating joy in our purpose.” The theme speaks to the essence of our roles as student affairs and service professionals with a mission to champion students interests\, offer holistic support\, and acknowledge the diverse identities and viewpoints of students. \nRegister for the conference here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/cacuss-2025-conference-call-for-proposals/
LOCATION:Halifax\, Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
CREATED:20250529T143326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T143326Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2025 Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) Conference. This hybrid event hosted at George Brown College in Toronto will feature live-streamed and on-demand sessions for virtual participants\, as well as networking opportunities and a reception dinner for on-site participants. This year’s theme\, Rethinking Togetherness encourages attendees to reflect on how to create a shared\, cooperative space that connects diverse approaches to learning and knowledge creation. It aims to reimage our roles and duties amid ongoing climate and humanitarian crises\, rapidly changing technologies\, social fragmentation\, displacement\, and growing societal divisions. \nRegister for Congress 2025 here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/canadian-society-for-the-study-of-higher-education-congress-2025/
LOCATION:George Brown College\, Toronto
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
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SUMMARY:CES 2025 National Conference – Save the date!
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Canadian Evaluation Society’s (CES) 2025 virtual conference on May 12-16\, 2025. The theme of the conference\, “Doing Good (In) Evaluation: the Basics and Beyond\,” provides a venue to share ideas and contribute to the future of evaluation and how evaluative practices can adapt to evolving landscapes. \nRegistration will open March 3rd\, 2025 \nLearn more about the 2025 conference here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/ces-2025-national-conference-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
CREATED:20240913T140627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T140627Z
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SUMMARY:15th Annual CACBT-ACTCC Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 15th annual conference for the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT). The 2025 conference theme is “Navigating Rocky Relationships\,” and topics will range from enhancing your relationship with food (for non-eating disorder therapists) to fostering a healthier relationship with yourself and managing other complex relationship dynamics. More information\, including registration dates\, will be shared in the coming months.  \nLearn more about the conference here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/15th-annual-cacbt-actcc-conference/
LOCATION:Banff\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
CREATED:20250116T193537Z
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SUMMARY:The 2025 University of Calgary Conference on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 University of Calgary Conference on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching will take place in Calgary from April 28th to April 30th\, 2025. This year’s conference theme\, Reassessing Student Assessment in Postsecondary Education will examine the evolving landscape of student assessment. The event will focus on the importance of incorporating ethical technology use\, transparency\, the well-being of students and educators\, and continuous research on assessment practices to advance postsecondary education. \nThis in-person conference is structured around ten thematic threads: Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility; Blended and Online Learning; Experiential Learning; Indigenous Perspectives; Interdisciplinary Collaborations; Learning Partnerships; Learning Spaces and Technology; Mental Health and Wellbeing; Sustainability; Teaching and Learning Research\, Scholarship and Inquiry. \nThrough the exploration these ten threads participants will have a unique opportunity to connect\, share and exchange knowledge across three days of interactive sessions\, presentations and more. \nRegistration opens in late January. \nLearn more here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/the-2025-university-of-calgary-conference-on-postsecondary-learning-and-teaching/
LOCATION:Calgary
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
CREATED:20250227T150030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T104753Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health on College Campuses Conference
DESCRIPTION:Previously known as the depression on College Campuses Conference\, the newly named Mental Health on College Campuses Conference will be held April 1-2 at the University of Michigan. \nThis conference aims to highlight evidence-based approaches to identify and determine the level of intervention required to best match student need to improve health outcomes through presentations on new research findings\, model programs\, and policies. \nThe theme of the 2025 conference\, “From Insight to Action\,” reflects the need for college campuses to quickly adjust to meet their students’ evolving needs. Data and information frequently provide the foundation for creating innovative and impactful solutions. The 2025 conference seeks to connect data with practical strategies to address current student concerns while enhancing overall campus well-being. \nRegister for the conference here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/mental-health-on-college-campuses-conference/
LOCATION:Example News Post 8
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
CREATED:20241213T170451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T170451Z
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SUMMARY:International Association for Youth Mental Health Conference (IAYMH 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The 7th International Association for Youth Mental Health Conference will take place in Vancouver\, British Columbia with the theme\, “Turning the Tide: Creating a global blueprint for the prevention and integrated care in Youth Mental Health.” This conference is an opportunity to come together as a community to exchange knowledge about underlying causes\, share insights into effective solutions\, and discuss what has proven successful in youth mental health advocacy\, research\, and policy.  \nExpress your interest here 
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/international-association-for-youth-mental-health-conference-iaymh-2025/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
CREATED:20250116T164230Z
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SUMMARY:George Brown College’s 25th Annual Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join George Brown College’s 25th annual Mental Health Conference on February 27th 2025. This year’s theme is Thriving Together in the Classroom: Creating the Conditions for Student Well-Being. The conference will feature a keynote by Carolyn Roberts\, a member of the Squamish Nation. Carolyn is a speaker\, author\, and Indigenous scholar at the University of British Columbia\, who leverages her voice to promote Indigenous resurgence through education.=. The conference will also include a panel discussion with student and teaching faculty sharing their experiences and insights on strategies that effectively promote student well-being. \nRegister for the conference here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/george-brown-colleges-25th-annual-mental-health-conference/
LOCATION:290 Adelaide Street East\, 290 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTSTAMP:20260430T061256
CREATED:20240822T194850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T194850Z
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SUMMARY:9th Digital Mental Health International Congress
DESCRIPTION:Join the eMental Health International Collaborative (EMHIC) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada for their International Congress for digital mental health.  The Congress highlights the successful use of digital technologies\, which can provide valuable support to clients beyond traditional therapy sessions\, amplify the effectiveness of in-person care\, and offer a practical solution to the global mental health crisis. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to interact with influential leaders with lived experience\, clinicians\, and innovators who are at the forefront of advancements in the digital mental health field in Canada\, as well as distinguished professionals from around the world. These include international mental health administrators\, clinicians\, researchers\, health-care IT specialists\, and prominent global nongovernmental organizations such as UNICEF and the World Health Organization. \nAttendees will have opportunities to connect and collaborate with speakers and colleagues representing over 20 countries. \nIn person registration: $1\,195 Virtual registration: $349 \nRegister for the congress here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/9th-digital-mental-health-international-congress/
LOCATION:Shaw Center\, 55 Colonel By\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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