MOBILIZING LOCAL ACTION FOR GLOBAL IMPACT
Canada’s leading national platform for collaborating and accelerating progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Bringing together intergenerational Indigenous Peoples, youth, academia, government, business, and community leaders to turn global goals into local action and tackle Canada’s toughest sustainability challenges.
SAVE THE DATE
MAY 19–20, 2026
Let’s lead global change, together.
Vision to Action
The SDGs are not just aspirational; they are actionable now, especially at the local level. Together, we can accelerate progress toward a sustainable future.
Collaboration for Impact
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires an all-of-society approach. This conference is a space for shared learning, partnership and action.
Achieving Global Change
Canadian communities are leading the way with innovative solutions to global sustainability. We showcase practical strategies and scalable success stories.
WANT TO BE PART OF TOGETHER | ENSEMBLE 2026?
Call for Speakers, Workshops, and Posters
We are accepting submissions from students and youth, scholars, Indigenous Knowledge holders, community advocates, policy makers, practitioners, and leaders in all sectors.
Aligned with this year’s theme, Mobilizing Local Action for Global Impact, we are accepting submissions for:
Conference presentations that share research, case studies, or practice insights. Presenters will be grouped into curated sessions (15 min each) with time for questions and dialogue (5 min each).
Interactive sessions that build skills, prototype solutions, or support collaborative problem-solving. Sessions should clearly describe expected outcomes for participants and be 30-60 min in length.
Visual presentations of research, community projects, or youth initiatives. Posters will be featured during a dedicated expo and networking session.
Proposals should emphasize interconnections across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while highlighting water (SDG 6), energy (SDG 7), economy, and partnerships at the community level (SDG 11, 17).
Your presentation may include Indigenous Knowledge, youth leadership, systems thinking, community-led SDG solutions scaling to national and global impact, etc.
All proposals must be submitted through the online Together | Ensemble 2026 Submission Form. Submissions by email will not be accepted.
Submission Details
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Deadline: February 16, 2026
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Notification of acceptance: March 6, 2026
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Conference registration deadline: May 12, 2026
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