Registration is Open: 2026 National Leaders Conference

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Dates: Sunday, April 12 – Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Location: Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau, QC
Audience: Educational Leaders

Conference Theme

Leadership in Action: Rooted in Community, Ready for Tomorrow

The 2026 National Leaders Conference invites school leaders to explore what it means to lead with clarity, purpose, and humanity in a time of constant change. Grounded in the lived realities of independent schools, the conference will examine how strong communities, thoughtful leadership, and shared values can support meaningful learning today while preparing schools for what comes next.

Through research informed perspectives and practical dialogue, the conference will focus on leadership that is responsive, collaborative, and anchored in the needs of students, staff, and school communities.

Register Now

Additional details, including logistics, accommodation, and travel information, are available on the Whova conference webpage.

Register by January 30 for Early Bird rates, with an additional 10% discount for schools registering four or more attendees.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

CAIS is grateful for our 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.
 

2025 National Leaders Conference

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 National Leaders Conference: Leading Tomorrow's Schools, Today

From April 6 to 8, 2025, CAIS welcomed more than 300 operational leaders from across the country to the Hilton Toronto for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection. With inspiring keynote speakers, engaging sessions, and opportunities to reconnect in person, the conference delivered practical insights and strategies to support leadership in CAIS schools.

A big thank you to the schools that supported their leaders in attending this event. Your commitment to professional learning strengthens our entire community.

We are also incredibly grateful to our dedicated planning committee and to all of our speakers for making this event such a success.

Photo Gallery

We’re pleased to share this gallery of photos capturing the energy and connection of our time together. Special thanks to our talented photographer, Mimi Tsirkin, for beautifully documenting the experience!