Mark your calendars! The 12th annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS) returns April 13–16, 2026, at the historic Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, with a livestream option for virtual attendees.

This annual event brings together Autistic self‑advocates, family members, researchers, policymakers, service providers, and leaders from across Canada to drive collaboration, inform policy, and build community.

New For 2026: AI & Autism — Innovation for Inclusion

Join us for Canada’s first national gathering focused on how artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to shape health, services, and community support systems for Autistic people. AI is here — and Autistic people and their families cannot be left behind.
We will host a pre-Summit day dedicated to AI.

Stay tuned – more topics to come!
Registration opens in Fall 2025.
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