BAHACON 2026 Premier Conference: Atheism, Humanism, Agnostic, Freethinking

BAHACon2026 – Where Big Ideas Meet Blue Water

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BAHA (Bluewater Atheists, Humanists & Agnostics) is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to promoting reason, compassion, and secular humanist values — while giving back to our local communities. All conference profits are donated to local charities.

BAHACon2026 brings together freethinkers from across Canada and the U.S. for a dynamic weekend of thought-provoking presentations, meaningful conversation, and genuine connection. With 12 respected and engaging speakers, this is a conference experience you won’t want to miss.

We are proud to host BAHACon2026 at the beautiful Four Points by Sheraton Point Edward Sarnia, located steps from the iconic Blue Water Bridge where Lake Huron meets the St. Clair River. The area is known for its clear blue waters, sandy beaches, waterfront trails, boutique shops, restaurants, and vibrant summer atmosphere.

Official Conference Dates: August 20–24, 2026

BAHA Con2026

• VIP Dinner Friday Night
• Two Full Days of Conference Sessions (Saturday & Sunday)
• FREE Saturday Night After Party
• Sunday River Luncheon Cruise with the Speakers (3 Hours)
• Breakfast & Lunch Buffet Included with All Tickets
• All-Inclusive Weekend Pass Includes 5 Meal Functions

Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available at all meal functions.

Whether you’re coming for the ideas, the community, the speakers, or the unforgettable waterfront setting — BAHACon2026 promises an engaging, welcoming, and inspiring weekend.

Join us in beautiful Bluewater Country for a conference that informs, connects, and gives back.

DREW McCOY DESCRIBES BAHACON

All times Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

4:00 PM – 7:30 PM Registration
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Happy Hour (Cash Bar)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM VIP Dinner

7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Registration
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Buffet Breakfast

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Sassan Sanei
9:50 AM – 10:40 AM Erika (Gutsick Gibbon)

10:40 AM – 10:55 AM Break

10:55 AM – 11:45 AM Melanie Trecek-King

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM Andrew Seidel
1:50 PM – 2:40 PM Eugenie Scott

2:40 PM – 2:50 PM Break

2:50 PM – 3:50 PM David Fitzgerald

3:50 PM – 4:00 PM Break

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Forrest Valkai
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seth Andrews

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner on Your Own
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM After Party

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Buffet Breakfast

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Timmy Gibson

10:00 AM – 10:10 AM Break

10:10 AM – 11:00 AM Noah Lugeons

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM River Boat Cruise with Lunch

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Four Points Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre Sarnia/Point Edward, 1498 Venetian Blvd., Sarnia, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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