Call for Presenters

Call for Presenters for 2026 is now open!

The Beyond Limits Conference provides a platform to share information, practical tools, and current research to help professionals, community members, and people supported create a more inclusive and accessible world for all.

If you have knowledge, information, and best practices to share, we want to hear from you!

Research and presentation proposals should be presented in workshop or lecture format. Your presentation should be interactive, with a focus on learning and practical skill development. Sessions should be 60 minutes long, with opportunities for the audience to engage and participate.

Within your proposal, please include:

  • Presentation title and abstract (up to 250 words) in plain language
  • Presenter contact information, address, phone number, and email address
  • Description of the audience who will benefit most from your presentation
  • Any information about how lived experience of disability has informed your presentation

If you have questions about your proposal, you can email chair@beyondlimitscanada.ca for assistance.

Print or Email Form – Call for Presenters

To submit a proposal for the conference on October 26, 2026, please use the form below. Email your submission to chair@beyondlimitscanada.ca.

Mailed submissions should be sent to: Melanie Forbes, 440 River Road, Winnipeg, MB R2M 3Z9.

Important Dates:

  • April 6, 2026 – Deadline to email your submissions to chair@beyondlimitscanada.ca
  • June 26, 2026 – Successful submissions will receive an acceptance notification.
  • October 26, 2026 – Conference, in-person at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Accessibility Considerations

As you prepare your presentation, please consider accessibility. Accessibility is about ensuring your presentation is easy for everyone to understand. It ensures that your content is presented in a format that works for as many people as possible, regardless of their ability. Please download the PDF or Word version of our Accessibility Guidelines.