As part of your access to the Federation’s 2026 conference support plan, please review the upcoming clinics, EDID workshops, and essential resources available to help you move forward.
EDID workshops
These workshops provide guidance on inclusive programming, equitable participation, and applying universal design principles across your in-person, hybrid, or virtual conference:
- Fostering Accessible and Welcoming Spaces – Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 13:00 – 14:30, ET | Zoom link
This hands-on, Q&A-focused accessibility clinic offers associations a space to discuss accessibility considerations in conference planning, across in-person, hybrid, and virtual conference formats.
Guidance will focus on practical solutions, common pitfalls, and considerations for funding, including how the Federation's EDID Initiatives Fund can support that work.
- Advancing inclusive programming – Date TBD
Note: Workshop date will be shared as soon as confirmed.
Conference planning support clinic (Reminder)
Take part in our second clinic to learn conference best practices, clarify timelines, and receive planning support.
- Friday, March 13, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET | Zoom link
Other resources
- Conference planning checklist: Use this checklist to stay on track while you build your conference website, open submissions, and finalize your program.
- Fourwaves: Don’t forget to set up your Fourwaves account. Book or reschedule your setup session using the link in your Fourwaves welcome email. For questions about site setup, forms, or troubleshooting, contact Jonathan Langlois, Customer Success Manager, Jonathan@fourwaves.com.
- General support: For assistance navigating Fourwaves or planning your conference, don’t hesitate to reach out to organizers@federationhss.ca.