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Canadian Connect, Enrich, and Exchange

This dynamic conference brings together ancillary/auxiliary services professionals from across Canada for focused education, valuable networking, and timely discussions relevant to Canadian institutions. Whether you're looking to share ideas, build connections, or explore new solutions, this event is designed to support and strengthen the unique needs of the Canadian higher education community.

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Canadian Connect & Exchange

This dynamic conference brings together ancillary/auxiliary services professionals from across Canada for focused education, valuable networking, and timely discussions relevant to Canadian institutions. Whether you're looking to share ideas, build connections, or explore new solutions, this event is designed to support and strengthen the unique needs of the Canadian higher education community.

 

2026 Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Toronto for the 2026 NACAS Canadian Connect, Enrich, & Exchange! Your participation, collaboration, and commitment to advancing auxiliary services in higher education made this event a memorable experience.

A special thank-you to our sponsors for their generous support and to George Brown Polytechnic – Waterfront Campus for hosting us and welcoming our community.

We're grateful for the connections made, ideas shared, and conversations that will continue to inspire innovation across Canadian campuses.

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Opening Reception
Sponsored by Compass Group

All Welcome

Join early attendees and our sponsor at Chefs Hall (111 Richmond St) for the Canadian Connect Opening Reception. Chartwells is excited to welcome you to one of their own venues and share the energy, culinary spirit and warm hospitality that make Chefs Hall such a special gathering place.

Transportation to and from the hotel will be provided via a shuttle departing every thirty minutes starting at 4:30 PM. Guests are welcome to arrive just before 5:00 PM and may elect to walk depending on preference and weather.

 

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Welcome
Sponsored

Join members from NACAS East, NACAS West, and the NACAS National Boards in a welcome and overview of what to expect throughout the day with our hosts at George Brown Polytechnic.

All Welcome

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Understanding AI and How It Will Shape the Campus of the Future.

Details coming soon!

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
All Welcome
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Roundtable Discussions

This roundtable session will provide an open forum for ancillary leaders to share strategies, successes, and stumbling blocks through operational areas of dining, housing, bookstores, parking, conferences & events, and more. Come prepared to both focus-test strategies and solutions for your table-mates, as well as receiving the same for your own campus concerns!

Institutions Only

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Sponsored
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Panel Session
Institutions Only
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
NACAS APEX Overview

Join participants from the Spring pilot of NACAS' Auxiliary Performance & Experience (APEX) and learn about their experiences in the initial launch and how they are leveraging data to advance ancillary service units on campus.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cross Canada Check-Up

The Cross-Canada Check-up provides a platform for ancillary service professionals to discuss critical issues affecting their operations as we head into 2027. Participants will explore key topics shaping ancillary services, including enrollment challenges, financial pressures, and emerging opportunities amidst the uncertainties of the higher education landscape.

Institutions Only

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Roundtable Discussions
Institutions Only
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dinner
Sponsored

All Welcome

Aramark Canada is excited to invite you to an exclusive NACAS Canada client culinary experience at My Place for Dinner, located within Toronto's iconic St. Lawrence Market. This is an interactive event, so we encourage guests to dress comfortably and be prepared to participate in the evening's culinary activities.

Friday, October 16th, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Institutions Only & Sponsor
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Roundtable Discussions
Institutions Only
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Campus Tour

Institutions Only

Come enjoy a beautiful and informative campus tour of George Brown Polytechnic

*Schedule Subject to Change

Breakfast Sponsors
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Lunch Sponsors
VitalSource

Dinner Sponsors
Collegiate Hospitality - Aramark_H_Red and Black

Reception Sponsors
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