2025 Conference Delegate Registration
$250.00 – $450.00
Guidance Counsellors and Career Educators from across the province will be attending this year’s conference with the theme: “LEADERSHIP STARTS HERE…Empowering Leaders, Inspiring Change” at the Hilton: Mississauga/Meadowvale on Sunday, November 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:45 pm and Monday, November 10th from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join over 300 other Guidance Counsellors and Career Educators from across the province as we network, learn, and grow together. Our new and returning sponsors and exhibitors are eager to share updated resources and strategies to assist you in your everyday practice. In addition, we are proud to offer a wide range of workshops to assist new and seasoned professionals!
OSCA / ACOSO Member or Sponsor/Exhibitor Rate
*Subscriptions must be renewed by October 1st for the 2025-2026 school year in order to receive the member rate. CHECK WITH YOUR BOARD FIRST in case you are part of their BULK SUBSCRIPTIONS!
$400+HST (FULL CONFERENCE – Sunday to Monday)
$250+HST (Sunday Only)
$350+HST (Monday Only)
OSCA/ACOSO Social (Sunday at 5:45 – 6:45 pm)
Non-Member Rate
*We encourage non-members to sign up as members to receive the member rate.
$450+HST (FULL CONFERENCE – Sunday to Monday)
$300+HST (Sunday Only)
$400+HST (Monday Only)
OSCA/ACOSO Social (Sunday at 5:45 – 6:45 pm)
- Description
- VENUE AND LOGISTICS
- CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (tentative)
- WORKSHOPS & DESCRIPTIONS
- OSCA/ACOSO AWARDS
- Meals, Swag and Prizes
VENUE AND LOGISTICS
Hilton – Mississauga/Meadowvale
6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5N 2L3 (905)821-1981
Accommodation
The booking link for the conference rate on Sunday, November 9th is: https://book.passkey.com/go/OSCA2025
This special conference rate EXPIRES OCTOBER 17, 2025.
Parking
Parking is included in your conference rate for Sunday and Monday conference guests.
Meals, Swag and Prizes
Sunday delegates will enjoy afternoon refreshments, the complimentary wine and cheese reception in the evening and a chance to win one of several amazing prizes (including an overnight Hilton stay with breakfast for two). Monday delegates will enjoy breakfast, a premium buffet lunch, and a chance to win a free 2025 conference registration (accommodation included), among other great prizes. Monday delegates are welcome to join us for the complimentary wine and cheese on Sunday evening as well. Full conference delegates will enjoy all of these perks! All delegates will receive a 60th anniversary PREMIUM swag bag, filled with items generously donated by our Sponsors and Exhibitors.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (tentative)
Sunday, November 3rd
| Time | Event | Location |
| 11:00am-1215pm | Registration and Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase | Graydon Foyer/Hallway and Hazel McCallion Ballroom |
| 12:00pm-12:45pm | Networking Lunch – Hot Buffet | Graydon Ballroom |
| 12:45pm – 1:15pm | Sunday Conference Opening | Graydon Ballroom |
| 1:15 – 2:15 | Keynote Speaker – Drew Dudley | Graydon Ballroom |
| 2:15-3:15pm | Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase | Graydon Foyer/Hallway and Hazel McCallion Ballroom |
| 3:15pm-4:15pm | Session A Workshops and Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase | North Tower Rooms 1, 2, 3, South Tower Rooms 1, 2, 3, and Patio Studio 1, Graydon Foyer/Hallway and Hazel McCallion Ballroom |
| 4:15pm-4:30pm | Travel Time | |
| 4:10pm-5:00pm | Session B Workshops and Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase | North Tower Rooms 1, 2, 3, South Tower Rooms 1, 2, 3, and Patio Studio 1, Graydon Foyer/Hallway and Hazel McCallion Ballroom |
| 5:00pm-5:10pm | Travel Time | |
| 4:30-5:15pm | Celebrating Our Award Winners | Graydon Ballroom |
| 5:15-5:30pm | Sunday Conference Closing and First Grand Prize | Graydon Hallway |
| 5:45-6:45pm | Networking Social: Captivating Conversations and Culinary Delights | Graydon Ballroom |
Monday, November 4th
| Time | Event | Location |
| 7:30am-8:30am | Registration, Continental Breakfast, Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase Opens | Graydon Foyer and Ballroom |
| 8:30am-9:00am | Conference Opening | Graydon Ballroom |
| 9:00am-10:00am | Keynote Speaker – Natasha Ferguson | Graydon Ballroom |
| 10:00am-10:30am | Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase | Graydon Ballroom Foyer/Hallway and Hazel McCallion Ballroom |
| 10:30am-11:20am | Session A Workshops and Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase | North Tower Rooms 1, 2, 3, South Tower Rooms 1, 2, 3, and Patio Studio 1, Graydon Foyer/Hallway and Hazel McCallion Ballroom |
| 11:20am-11:30am | Travel Time | |
| 11:30am-12:20pm | Session B Workshops and Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase | North Tower Rooms 1, 2, 3, South Tower Rooms 1, 2, 3, and Patio Studio 1, Graydon Foyer/Hallway and Hazel McCallion Ballroom |
| 12:20pm-12:30pm | Travel Time | |
| 12:30pm-1:30pm | Networking Lunch & Prizes | Graydon Ballroom |
| 1:30pm-2:00pm | Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase | Graydon Foyer and Hallway, Hazel McCallion Ballroom |
| 2:00pm-2:50pm | Session C Workshops and Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase | North Tower Rooms 1, 2, 3, South Tower Rooms 1, 2, 3, and Patio Studio 1,Graydon Foyer/Hallway and Hazel McCallion Ballroom |
| 2:50pm-3:00pm | Travel Time | |
| 3:00pm-3:15pm | Monday Conference Closing and Grand Prize | Graydon Ballroom |
| 3:15pm-4:15pm | Annual General Meeting | Graydon Ballroom |
WORKSHOPS & DESCRIPTIONS
Session Workshops TBA
OSCA/ACOSO AWARDS
Click here to Nominate a Colleague!
DEADLINE: September 12, 2025 at 4:00pm
Recognize your colleagues by nominating them for one of the following awards:
Curriculum & RESOURCES
- The Elmer Huff Award for Guidance and Career Education Resources
Counsellor Professional Development
- The Russ Seltzer Award for Contribution to Counsellor Education in Ontario
- The Howard R. Beattie Award for Contribution to Counsellor Professional Development
Elementary Guidance
- The Marion Axford Award for Elementary Guidance
Peer Helping
- The Daryl L. Cook Peer Helping Award*
Contribution to Guidance and Career Education
- The Career/Lifeskills Resources Award for Excellence in Career Education
- The Certificate of Appreciation*
- The Olive Diefenbaker Award of Merit*
- The Phil Hedges Award
- The Morgan D. Parmenter Award
*These awards do not require recipients to be an OSCA/ACOSO Subscriber
Meals, Swag and Prizes
Sunday delegates will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, evening networking social (with refreshments) and a chance to win one of several amazing prizes (including an overnight Hilton stay with breakfast for two). Monday delegates will enjoy a hot buffet breakfast, premium buffet lunch, and a chance to win a free 2025 conference registration (accommodation included), among other great prizes. Full conference delegates will enjoy all of these perks! All delegates will receive a PREMIUM swag bag, filled with items generously donated by our Sponsors and Exhibitors.
