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 |
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.
CALS2025 is brought to you by:
Our Dedicated Summit Volunteers
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Cyndi Gerlach
Self-Advocate and Parent, Member of the Summit Planning Team and the Munson Award Committee
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Whitney Hodgins
Self-Advocate, Recipient of the Munson Award, Member of the Munson Award Committee
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Tom Jackman
Self-Advocate, Recipient of the Munson Award, Member of the Munson Award Committee
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Anne Kresta
Member of the Summit Planning Team
President/Executive Director of Level It Up, Manitoba
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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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Kimberley Ward, PhD
Member of the Munson Award Committee
Executive Director, Society for Autism Support and Services
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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.
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Emi Linds
Member of the Summit Accessibility Advisory
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Yvonne Spicer
Member of the Summit Accessibility Advisory
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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
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Sharon McCarry
Member of the Summit Accessibility Advisory