Future Conferences

2026

Virtual

The ACA invites members of the archival community to consider hosting a future ACA Conference. Inquiries are invited from across Canada.

Expressions of interest, invitations and any questions may be directed to members of the Board or the ACA office [aca (at) archivists.ca]

2027

In-Person

The Association of Canadian Archivists is seeking proposals for the location of its next in-person conference in 2027.  The ACA in-person conference is held bi- annually in June, for four days which includes 1 day for workshops and meetings, and three days of academic conference sessions.  A virtual conference is held in alternate years.  

Venue 

• The conference requires a venue which can facilitate both plenary and sessions as well as an exhibitor hall  

• The conference usually hosts 3 concurrent sessions with a capacity of between 80-100 people per session 

• Plenary sessions require a room which can hold up to 300 people 

• The venue should have catering facilities for lunches provided to attendees for the session days, or the ability to bring in caterers 

• The venue should have capacity for audio/visual equipment for power point and other media presentations 

• The venue should have capacity for the set-up of an exhibitors’ hall, for approximately 10-12 tables 

• Facilities for a dinner-dance, and reception also required, but does not need to be located in the same space as the conference 

• The ACA would prefer that the venue be located in a university or college campus   

Community 

• The presence of a number of archival or recordkeeping institutions, and/or a records management or archival studies program in the host community would be an asset  

• The support of local ACA members or allied provincial association members is an important component of the proposal 

• Demonstration of community support 

• Proximity to a well-served airport, or other transportation hubs an asset 

Proposals should address the needs of the conference and include descriptions of the advantages in holding a conference in the suggested locale, including transportation access, cost considerations, and cultural highlights. Suggestions of possible themes which link to the proposed location are welcome. 

Please send proposals to Dr. Gillian Leitch, executive.director@archivists.ca