Ontario’s home and community care sector is at a turning point
— funding pressure, workforce strain, contracting reform, system redesign, demographic surge. The years ahead will shape how care is delivered across our province.
The 2026 OCSA Annual Conference is designed to bring our sector together at this important moment.
This will be a community-based conference. It will be a focused collaborative gathering of CEOs, senior leaders, managers, board members, and system partners committed to strengthening
community-based care, together.
We’re curating content around four core themes:
Community-First Innovation
System Power, Funding & Data
Operational & Workforce Resilience
Leadership & Governance in Volatile Times
If your organization plays a role in delivering, governing, funding, or shaping home and community care — this conference should be on your 2026 calendar.
Members-Only Early Access
As part of OCSA membership, organizations receive early registration access until March 31st, providing first opportunity to secure spots and preferred rates before general registration opens.
Hotel Booking
CommunityConnect 2026 takes place at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa. The hotel is located across from Markham Civic Centre, in the city of Markham's high tech hub, just three kilometers from historic Unionville.
CommunityConnect attendees can take advantage of OCSA's special block room rate using the booking link here.
Conference Information and Policies
Types of Registration
Full Conference Registration - includes all plenary sessions, concurrent workshops, meals, tradeshow, networking opportunities, social events, Wednesday night dinner and entertainment.
One-Day Conference Registration - (Choose either October 21 OR 22) includes all plenary sessions, concurrent workshops, breakfast & lunch, tradeshow, networking opportunities, social events. It does not include Wednesday night dinner and entertainment. A ticket may be purchased should you wish to attend.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing no later than October 1, 2026. A full refund minus $150.00 administration fee will be issued. Cancellations received after October 1, 2026 are not refundable. Refunds are not issued for "no-shows." Conference organizers reserve the right to cancel or change workshops due to insufficient registration or change in availability.
Substitution Policy
If you are unable to attend the OCSA CommunityConnect Conference, you are welcome to send a colleague in your place. There is no fee to make this change up to October 1, 2026 provided you email communityconnect@ocsa.on.ca. Substitution requests received after October 1, 2026 will incur a $75.00 processing fee.
If you have registered for one day please note you can change your day selection up until October 1, 2026 at no charge. Effective October 2, 2026 there is a $75 processing fee. Please note that we are unable to split full registration tickets.
Conference Location
The conference is at the Hilton Suites Conference Centre and Spa in Markham, 8500 Warden Avenue. Click here to book your accommodations.
Photo and Video Use Permission Policy
We use photos and videos from the conference in our marketing, publications and presentations. By attending the conference, you acknowledge that you may be photographed or recorded and grant OCSA permission to use these images.
Sponsor Communications and Privacy
We respect your privacy and comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). Your name, email address, and organization will only be shared with conference sponsors and exhibitors if you have provided your consent during registration. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Be in the room. Be part of the conversation. Be ready for what’s ahead.
Questions?
Ontario Community Support Association
416-256-3010 | 800-267-OCSA
communityconnect@ocsa.on.ca
Non-Endorsement Statement
The Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) does not endorse or recommend any product or service that may be cited, used or discussed in OCSA publications, trade shows or in presentations at events associated with OCSA.
