About the Canadian Mentoring Summit
Event Date: November 13-14, 2025
Location: Sheraton Suites Eau Claire, Calgary, Alberta
Submission Deadline: Friday, July 4, 2025, at 9:00 PM EDT
The 2025 Canadian Mentoring Summit will convene across the mentoring landscape, uniting practitioners, researchers, private sector, youth serving organizations, community leaders, government and provincial mentoring initiatives under one goal of propelling positive change and future success of young Canadians through mentoring opportunities and innovations.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for the mentoring field to unite and accelerate youth mentoring in Canada, strengthen programs and practices, and scale quality mentoring opportunities that address the intersection of skill development, well-being and future readiness through mentoring.
This inaugural event offers a unique opportunity to:
- Connect with a diverse network of mentoring professionals, practitioners and researchers across diverse sectors.
- Discover the latest research, promising practices, innovative programs and initiatives.
- Strengthen your mentoring initiatives with invaluable insights and strategies.
- Collaborate to expand mentoring opportunities for young people nationwide.
Call for Workshop Proposals
We invite submissions for 75-minute workshops that actively engage attendees through experiential learning, discussions, multimedia, and Q&A sessions.
Workshop Criteria
- Designed for 30-50 attendees (final size will be shared upon selection).
- Must incorporate interactive elements to foster meaningful engagement.
- Audiovisual Support: Rooms will be equipped with a screen, projector, connection cords for Mac and PC, audio playback capability, Wi-Fi, a flipchart and markers. Presenters must provide their own laptop.
- Room Setup: Default setup is theater-style; alternative arrangements may be requested in proposals.
- Presenters may provide handouts and resource links for attendees.
For inquiries, contact summit@mentorcanada.ca.
Selection Process and Presenter Commitments
Submission Deadline: Friday, July 4, 2025, at 9:00 PM EST
Selection Review: Conducted by Mentor Canada’s review committee, including experts from academia and youth mentoring fields.
If selected, presenters agree to:
- Register for the Canadian Mentoring Summit by September 30, 2025 (one presenter per workshop will receive an early-bird discount).
- Notify Mentor Canada by October 1, 2025, if you need to cancel your workshop for any reason.
- Cover personal travel and lodging costs (discounted rates apply at the Sheraton Suites Eau Claire)
- Avoid direct marketing or sales of products/services during sessions. For exhibitor inquiries, contact summit@mentorcanada.ca.
- Submit PowerPoint slides and any other materials by November 1, 2025, to ensure accessibility before and after the Summit.
Workshop Application Form
The person completing the form below will be the main point of contact for all communications unless otherwise specified. The Lead Presenter will receive key communications and is responsible for ensuring that the information is distributed to their co-presenters.