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  1. Canadian Autism Leadership Summit

11th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit

Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit!

April 28-30, 2025

Theme: Canada’s Autism Strategy: What It Means For You

If you are still considering whether or not you should attend the Summit this year, or If you have questions about the logistics of your travel to Ottawa, you will find helpful information on this page.

CALS2025 (Full Summit)

Regular (from Feb 1st, 2025) | In-Person
Member (2 days: 04/29-30)$900.00
Member (1 day: 04/29 or 04/30)$500.00
Non-Member (2 days: 04/29-30)$1,100.00
Non-Member (1 day: 04/29 or 04/30)$700.00
Student or Trainee$400.00
Lived Experience$250.00
Pre-Summit Monday
(add-on or stand alone)
$100.00

CALS2025 (Full Summit)

Registration Rates | Livestream
Member$50.00
Non-Member$75.00
Student or Trainee$25.00
Lived Experience$25.00

Platform

Livestream: Zoom

In-person: Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7.

Member Showcase

We are delighted to host the CALS2025 Member Showcase.

Theme: From Strategy to Action – Elevating Every Voice

The application process for the 2025 Member Showcase is now closed.

Research Lightning Round Presentations! 

This fast-paced session is designed to spotlight emerging researchers and provide a platform for sharing innovative ideas that have the potential to drive real-world impact!

The application process for the 2025 Lightning Round Presentations is now closed.

Our Dedicated Summit Volunteers

  • Headshot of Cindy Gerlach

    Cyndi Gerlach

    Self-Advocate and Parent, Member of the Summit Planning Team and the Munson Award Committee

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  • Headshot of Whitney Hodgins

    Whitney Hodgins

    Self-Advocate, Recipient of the Munson Award, Member of the Munson Award Committee

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  • Headshot of Tom Jackman

    Tom Jackman

    Self-Advocate, Recipient of the Munson Award, Member of the Munson Award Committee

  • Headshot of Anne Kresta

    Anne Kresta

    Member of the Summit Planning Team

    President/Executive Director of Level It Up, Manitoba

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  • Headshot of Margaret Whelan

    Margaret Whelan

    Member of the Munson Award Committee

    Founding member of Autism Alliance of Canada

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  • Elizabeth Plouffe

    Dedicated advocate and Parent, Member of the Munson Award Committee

    Founder at Spero Careers Canada

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  • Headshot of Kimberley Ward, PhD

    Kimberley Ward, PhD

    Member of the Munson Award Committee

    Executive Director, Society for Autism Support and Services

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  • Siyu Suzanna Chen on stage during CALS2024

    Siyu (Suzanna) Chen

    Self-advocate, Recipient of the Munson Award, Member of the Munson Award Committee

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    Charlene Somers

    Member of the Summit Planning Team

    Executive Director, Autism Resources Miramichi Inc.

  • Emi Linds

    Member of the Summit Accessibility Advisory

  • Yvonne Spicer

    Member of the Summit Accessibility Advisory

  • Amy Lonsberry, MPA

    Member of the Summit Accessibility Advisory

    Policy, Privacy and Project Officer The Sinneave Family Foundation

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    Brooklyn Ehler

    Member of the Summit Accessibility Advisory

    Self-Advocate

  • Sharon McCarry

    Member of the Summit Accessibility Advisory