CAPDHHE Conference 2026

Canadian Association for the Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment in Higher Education (CAPDHHE) welcomes you to our annual conference under the theme: Inclusive Excellence and Well-being in Post-Secondary Education. This conference is focused on human rights, harassment prevention, respectful campuses, and equity-informed practice in post-secondary education.

• Host: Simon Fraser University (SFU), Downtown Vancouver campus
• Dates: Thursday, October 15 - Friday, October 16, 2026
• Co-charis: Dr. Paola Ardiles Gamboa (SFU) and Dr. Jennifer Kandjii (SFU)

This conference is designed for those working in the equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion and Reconciliation space including human rights and equity professionals, student affairs and HR teams, researchers, faculty and staff leaders, investigators, and administrators across the post-secondary sector.

Please choose the registration type that best fits your schedule:

• Full Conference Registration: Access to all sessions across both days (including scheduled meals/refreshments, as noted).
• Single-Day Registration: Access to all sessions for the selected day only (including meals/refreshments for that day, as noted).

If you are unsure which ticket to select, choose the ticket that matches your attendance (full conference vs. specific day). If you need help, contact the conference team: [email protected]

We offer member and non-member rates.

• CAPDHHE Members: Select the Member ticket type (your membership will be validated, and we will contact you if you need to renew before the conference)
• Non-Members: Select the Non-Member ticket type.

Not sure about your membership status? Register at the non-member rate and contact us ([email protected] ); if you are confirmed as a member, we will advise on next steps.

CAPDHHE is committed to creating a welcoming, accessible conference experience.

The event will be hosted at the SFU Harbour Centre 515 W Hastings St. Public and gender-neutral washrooms are available, and all public washrooms are equipped with wheelchair- accessible stalls. If you require ASL interpreters or have any other accessibility needs, please contact us at [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the event. We will do our best to accommodate your request.

CAPDHHE and SFU, as hosts, are committed to a respectful, harassment-free learning environment. By registering, attendees agree to engage professionally and respectfully. Conference staff may address concerns promptly to support safety and inclusion.

When we engage in complex issues, there is always potential for misunderstandings and communication breakdowns that can cause harm and offense, as well as the possibility that discriminatory views may be expressed. We also recognize that speaking publicly and sharing one’s perspective carries different levels of risk for different people, depending on their identities, lived experiences, and relative privilege.

We will do everything in our power to convene safer spaces by investing the time and resources needed for thoughtful planning and skilled facilitation in collaboration with our partners.

Please note there is also a pre-conference Leadership Forum taking place on October 14, 2026—an invitation-only, one-day event co-chaired by Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson (SFU) and Dr. Arig al Shaibah (UBC). This pre-conference Leadership Forum is intended for senior EDI and human rights institutional leaders (for example, Vice-Presidents, Associate Vice-Presidents, Deans, and the institution’s most senior EDI and Human Rights leaders). Individuals in these roles will be contacted directly. If you fall into this category and have not received an email invitation, please reach out to [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Simon Fraser University - Vancouver Campus, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada

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

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