• prioritize equity, representation and diversity in all aspects of the conference 

• promote networking, collaboration and relationship-building among participants 

• provide exemplary, meaningful and impactful professional learning through high quality programming with speakers/presenters who are current, relevant, engaging and representative of the OPC’s Professional Learning Guiding Principles 

• connect current research to practice 

• reach Member participation of at least 200*
  

• provide opportunities for participants to share practices 

• be socially responsible to align with OPC’s social procurement guidelines 

• be financially neutral and fiscally responsible and

• be responsive to Members’ needs and provide multiple modes of access.

*The OPC will be making a request to use professional development funds available through the recent provincial agreement to support expanding this conference, originally planned to accommodate 150, to accommodate 225 people. Confirmation will follow upon the Provincial Liaison Committee’s response.