Heads & Chairs Conference

An important benefit of membership in our national organization is participating in the annual Heads and Chairs Conference. Heads of School and the Chairs of their Boards are expected to attend the annual Heads and Chairs Conference during which the CAIS Annual General Meeting is held. If a Head is not able to attend, the CAIS Executive Director must be contacted prior to the conference. Outgoing Chairs may choose to send an incoming Chair in their place if they are in a transition year.

2025 HEADS & CHAIRS CONFERENCE

Dates: October 19–21, 2025

Location: Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna, BC

CAIS and the Planning Committee are pleased to share that preparations for the 2025 Heads & Chairs Conference, Leading Through Disruption, taking place this October in Kelowna, BC, are well in hand. As both a core benefit and a requirement of membership, this conference will reinforce the crucial role of governance and leadership conversations in promoting school success during these disruptive times.

All Heads of School and Board Chairs are expected to attend. Registration will open later this summer for Heads, Chairs, and Incoming Chairs. In the meantime, we encourage you to begin making your travel arrangements as follows:

Key Dates

Conference: Sunday, October 19 to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (noon to noon)
New Chair / New Head Orientation: Saturday, October 18 (5:00 PM local time) to Sunday, October 19 (noon)
Canadian Boarding Collective Summit: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (noon to 8:00 PM)

Travel Resources

Hotel Booking (Special Rates): Reserve your room here
Air Canada Discount Code: V3P4UV21

We are eagerly anticipating our gathering in Kelowna. Focused on navigating leadership through disruption and times of change, we will have the opportunity to reflect, connect, and strengthen the leadership of our schools.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Hailey Francis at hfrancis@cais.ca.

Hailey Francis - Events Planner and Strategist

Thank You To Our Sponsors

CAIS is grateful for our 2024 sponsors. Their support allows CAIS to provide valuable Leadership Development opportunities to our members. We invite you to click on their logos below to explore their websites and learn more about them. To discover how you can become a sponsor, visit our CAIS Corporate Sponsorship Program page or contact Hailey Francis at hfrancis@cais.ca.