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January 29 - 31, 2026

Shaping the Future

Thank you for joining us at Shaping the Future 2025! We hope to see you next year as we head to Edmonton, Amiskwaciwâskahikan, in Treaty 6 territory!

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When

January 29 - January 31

2026

Where

The Westin Edmonton

Treaty 6 Territory

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“Loved the conference and so did the entire team. Everyone left feeling rejuvenated and calm. We will be back next year.”

“The commitment to health and wellness and the location truly make this conference
unique. Shaping the Future is an engaging, memorable, and restorative option for professional development.”

“This is the best conference I’ve ever attended. I loved how you could choose how much or
little movement you wanted to incorporate in your day.”

Accommodations

The conference will take place at The Westin Edmonton (10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB). Ever Active Schools has secured a discounted conference rate that can be accessed below!

Hotel Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your reservation for no charge until 72 hours prior to the arrival date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out to events@everactive.org for any questions you may have about Shaping the Future 2026

Shaping the Future 2026 will take place from January 29, 2026, to January 31, 2026, in Edmonton, Alberta at the Westin. 

Food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday, followed by breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

Our full conference agenda will be available later this year

Be sure to check the website frequently for the most up-to-date information, and sign up for our e-newsletter to be notified of the latest details. 

Ever Active Schools does not currently offer financial support outside of funded project work. We will update this list with funding opportunities that may be available through outside organizations and/or conference partners.

  • The ATA Educational Trust offers bursaries and grants to Alberta teachers and educational researchers. Learn more.

All cancellations are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Registration details may be modified until January 15, 2026, after January 15, 2026, no cancellations with a refund will be accepted. Contact events@everactive.org for assistance in modifying or cancelling your registration. Please note that Ticket Tailors fees are non-refundable and are not included in the $50 cancellation fee.

TBD

Please stay tuned for our Call for Presenters for Shaping the Future 2026

SAVE YOUR SPOT AT SHAPING THE FUTURE 2026 TODAY!

Shaping the Future 2025

After a year at the wonderful and magical Jasper Park Lodge, we found ourselves back where Shaping the Future has called home for so many years: the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. With the help of our wonderful sponsors, Teach Nutrition, Belair Direct, SIECCAN, and the Alberta Medical Association, we welcomed over 550 delegates from across the country and beyond to Shaping the Future 2026.