Thank you for your interest in attending the 12th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2026)!
Autism Alliance of Canada is committed to hosting an accessible Summit that ensures everyone has the opportunity not only to attend but also to participate meaningfully. As part of our commitment to accessibility, we are pleased to introduce the CALS 2026 Financial Accessibility Bursary. This limited bursary is designed to help reduce financial barriers and support the meaningful participation of an autistic person and/or a caregiver or support person.
Support From Air Canada Foundation
This year, we are grateful for the generous support of the Air Canada Foundation, which has donated airline tickets to assist an autistic person and/or a caregiver or support person for traveling to the Summit. This contribution enhances our Financial Accessibility Bursary Program, to reduce travel barriers enabling greater participation in the national conversation on autism leadership.
Fair and Equitable Process
Our team is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable review process for all applications. To help us understand your needs and goals, we invite each applicant to share what they hope to gain from attending CALS 2026. Please note that this program is designed for individual attendees, and any funds or travel support received through the CALS 2026 Financial Accessibility Bursary Program are non-transferable. Please also note that the CALS 2026 Financial Accessibility Bursary is reserved for people who currently reside in Canada.
Key Dates
- Deadline to submit an application: January 15, 2026
- Notification of decisions: January 26, 2026
Contact
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact: summit@autismalliance.ca
We look forward to reviewing your application and to the opportunity to support your participation at CALS2026!
CALS2026 (Full Summit) Registration Fees | Early Bird (until Jan 31st, 2026) | In-Person
| 2026 Registration Categories | 2026 Registration Fees (All inclusive 3 days) | AI only (single day) |
| Members | $1,350 | $600 |
| Member Early Bird | $1,250 | $600 |
| Non member | $1,500 | $600 |
| Non Member Early Bird | $1,400 | $600 |
| Student, Trainees, Lived Experience (including a caregiver or support person) | $550 | $550 |
CALS2026 (Full Summit) Registration Fees | Livestream
| 2026 Registration Categories | 2026 Registration Fees (All inclusive 3 days) | AI only (single day) |
| Virtual Attendance | $200 | $200 |
| Student / Trainees, Lived Experience (including a caregiver or support person) | $25 | $25 |