EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON NOW!
Your early bird ticket purchase includes the networking event on October 2nd from 5pm-8pm and the all day conference on October 3rd starting at 9am. Receive nearly 30% in discounts if you purchase between April 28th and June 6th 2025.
DEAM IDEA Conference
In celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month, Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN) is pleased to present the fourth annual DEAM IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) Conference in Calgary at the Telus Convention Centre on October 3rd. This conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to build upon their knowledge of inclusive and equitable employment and recruitment. Attendees will walk away with actionable steps they can use in their communities and workplaces. Get your workplace ready to hire people with disabilities in every industry, role, and help make sure the work is sustainable and promotes career development based on the interest of the individual. The 2025 conference call to action is "Authenticity in Action".
DEAM IDEA Conference - Networking Event October 2nd - 5pm-8pm
Join us for a pre-conference event! There will exhibitors, a chance to build capacity with fellow Albertans and to share stories about inclusive employment. Come for chit chats, community centered storytelling, a fun activity, prizes and snacks.
Who is the conference for?
The conference content on October 3rd is best tailored for leadership, enterpreneurs, hiring managers, HR, EDI leads, managers, supervisors and anyone with the power to make or instigate inclusive change in a workplace. We also invite employment service providers to join to network and learn key insights from community members who are informing the content. Community members with disabilities are encouraged to attend the networking event on October 2nd.
What's special about our program this year?
During the afternoon of the DEAM IDEA Conference on October 3rd, we have a special all encompassing workshop that walks attendees through the life cycle of an employee with a disability. You will be provided a handbook, evidence based information and real stories. This is the PD opportunity you can't miss!
Who is our keynote speaker? It's Dr. Kathleen Sitter! 
Joining us at the DEAM IDEA Conference is a Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the 
University of Calgary
. She is also the Canada Research Chair in Multisensory Storytelling in Research and Knowledge Translation.
The Multisensory Studio strives to provide an accessible environment to support the creation, engagement, and enactment of stories by, for, with, and alongside the disability community.
Grounded in disability justice, participatory research, and community-led design, Dr. Sitter’s projects focus on improving access, transitions, and experiences across systems that impact disabled people’s lives, including healthcare, employment, training, education, and social policy. Her work has been published in international journals, and she has led over 200 multisensory initiatives which have been featured in more than 100 invited and juried exhibitions.
What is authenticity in action?
It's a reminder that without authenticity, inclusive employment journeys are unsustainable. Authenticity when taking actionable steps for inclusive employment will:
ensure meaningful employment
create sustainable workplaces
improve workplace culture
invite opportunities for talent matching
retain employees
create stronger EDI strategies
Learn more about authenticity in action for employment within the untapped labour pool of people with disabilities at the 2025 DEAM IDEA Conference on October 4th in Calgary. Register now!
Registration Deadline for regular ticket sales: September 23rd 2025
If you are a self advocate or person with a disability who would like to request support with purchasing a ticket to the DEAM IDEA Conference, please email Mariebelle at comms@aefn.ca.
Looking for accommodation?
Hotel(s) offering a special group rate:
Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel for 199.00 CAD per night - Last Day to Book : Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Book your group rate for DEAM IDEA Conference
Hotel(s) offering a special group rate:
Residence Inn Calgary Downtown/Beltline District for 195.00 CAD per night - Last Day to Book : Thursday, September 18, 2025
Book your group rate for DEAM IDEA Conference
If you would like to discuss rates with the hotel, please contact them directly or reach out to comms@aefn.ca for support.
Information Source: AEFN | eventbrite

Calgary

Canada

Searching for information and tickets regarding 2025 DEAM Idea Conference | Telus Convention Centre taking place in Calgary on Oct 2, 2025 (UTC-6)? Trip.com has you covered. Check the dates, itineraries, and other information about 2025 DEAM Idea Conference | Telus Convention Centre now! Trip.com has also prepared more similar exciting activities and discounted flight and hotel packages.

2025 DEAM Idea Conference | Telus Convention Centre: Tickets, Dates & Itineraries | Trip.com

2025 DEAM Idea Conference | Telus Convention Centre

2025 DEAM Idea Conference | Trip.com

null | Trip.com

Share your results and see what your friends think!

Fairmont Palliser

Near Calgary Tower|Downtown Calgary, Calgary

Calgary Tower

Night view

胡di 卖火柴的老男孩

The Calgary Tower is a landmark building here, located in the city center. From the tower, you can overlook the entire city of Calgary. The Calgary Tower is a landmark building here, located in the city center. From the tower, you can overlook the entire city of Calgary. The Calgary Tower is a landmark building here, located in the city center. From the tower, you can overlook the entire city of Calgary.

Prince's Island Park

Natural scenery

Calgary&#39;s Prince Island Park is a great place for a leisurely stroll, where you can see the city center&#39;s tall buildings and get close to nature. Calgary&#39;s Prince Island Park is a great place for a leisurely stroll, where you can see the city center&#39;s tall buildings and get close to nature. Calgary&#39;s Prince Island Park is a great place for a leisurely stroll, where you can see the city center&#39;s tall buildings and get close to nature.

Heritage Park

Museums

werduy

A fun, festive, and educational experience foreveryone. The Park has an assortment ofactivities, rides, food, civic museums, and heritage architecture emphasizing the cultural significance of early Prairie settlement/life.It&#39;s like taking a step back in time, and it&#39;s worthevery dollar. 11/10 do recommend.

Peace Bridge

小思文

It looks like a tunnel bridge, and it is also a transportation hub for passing through the other side of the river. The color of this bridge is very eye-catching, with red intersecting structures. Vehicles cannot pass through, but people and bicycles can pass freely. There are lights at night, and Fengjia feels magnificent. 
[Scenery] Very beautiful

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Immediate access

Book now for today

Durah

it&#39;s a nice place to visit not only for kids but for adults who love animals as well. i went here alone, and it was nice to have a walk and see the animals at the same time. sadly,the pandas are gone, but i got to see them before they&#39;re gone.

2025 DEAM Idea Conference | Telus Convention Centre

Details

Vote

Are you interested in 2025 DEAM Idea Conference?

Recommended Products for 2025 DEAM Idea Conference | Telus Convention Centre

Fairmont Palliser

Calgary Tower

Prince's Island Park

Heritage Park

Peace Bridge

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

2025 DEAM Idea Conference | Telus Convention Centre

Details

Vote

Are you interested in 2025 DEAM Idea Conference?

Recommended Products for 2025 DEAM Idea Conference | Telus Convention Centre

Fairmont Palliser

Calgary Tower

Prince's Island Park

Heritage Park

Peace Bridge

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

More contents about Calgary