Calgary Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference (VMHC) 2026

Welcome! We're delighted you've chosen to join the 2026 Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference, a one-of-a-kind professional development experience that brings volunteer engagement professionals together through local host sites across Canada, the United States, and around the world.

VMHC combines the best of both worlds—world-class speakers and a shared international conference experience, paired with the opportunity to connect, network, and learn alongside colleagues in your own community.

This year's conference theme, Embracing the Future of Volunteer Engagement: Building for Resilience and Sustainability, will explore the ideas, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of our profession.

Thank you for being part of this growing global community. We hope you leave inspired, equipped with practical ideas, and connected to peers who share your passion for engaging volunteers.

The speakers for this year's Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference:

• Jessica Pang-Parks, CVA
• Michele Wiesner, MPA, CVA
• Veronica Torres Deally
• Bec Treby
• The Host is Angela Williamson, CVA

For more details, please visit the official conference website.

Strong communities depend on people who are willing to show up for one another. Volunteers help strengthen the programs, services, and initiatives that make Calgary a more connected and resilient place to live.

For more than 70 years, Volunteer Calgary has worked alongside organizations and volunteers to support that work. Through coaching, training, partnerships, and VolunteerConnector, our digital platform, we help strengthen volunteer engagement across Calgary, Alberta, and Canada. As volunteerism continues to evolve, we are reimagining how we support the sector while building on the relationships and trust that have guided our work for decades. We believe volunteerism is essential community infrastructure, creating more opportunities for people to connect, contribute, and belong.

We are excited to be a Host Site for the 2026 VMHC and create a space for Calgary and Area Non-Profit Leaders, Volunteer Engagement Professionals, and Grassroots Organizations to commune, network, and learn together!

With more demand last year than space for attendees, we will be hosting this years event at cSpace, an Arts & Culture venue in South Calgary.

Space is limited, register today!

Date: October 20, 2026

Time: 8:30am - 3:30 pm MT

Location: cSpace Studio Theatre; 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6T7

Parking instructions: Free Parking is available in the cSpace parking lot and surrounding street parking.

Additional information: Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Additional food and beverages can be purchased from Aroma Cafe in the building.

Event venue & nearby stays

cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada

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

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