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 |
Support the Summit
By supporting the Canadian Autism Leadership Summit, you play a pivotal role in embracing inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. Your contribution will help the community to empower Autistic Canadians and their loved ones to realize their full potential and contribute to a more inclusive society. It is an opportunity to make a real impact by bringing the experiences of underrepresented groups to the forefront.
Travel & Hotel
Travel Discounts: Autism Alliance of Canada is pleased to share with you travel discounts (air and rail). Click here to access the discounts.
Accessible Travel: click here to read our guide for an accessible travel to CALS!
While in Ottawa: if you want to discover local food, activities and landmarks, we have gathered information for you on this page.
Booking your stay at the Fairmont: Autism Alliance of Canada and the Fairmont Château Laurier are pleased to share that rooms are available for CALS2025 at an exclusive rate. Click here to book your stay.
Other accommodation options can be found here, as well as tips to book your stay.
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.
The Preliminary Program is Available!
The Summit is the key community event where over 300 Autistic self-advocates, researchers, politicians, service providers, and policy makers from across Canada come together to discuss, debate and develop recommendations for policies and strategies that benefit Autistic people in Canada.
The CALS 2025 program will bring the community together to guide the implementation of Canada’s Autism Strategy.
