PWS National Conference 2026
OPWSA and FPWR Canada are partnering to host the 2026 PWS National Conference on September 18-19, 2026 at The Kingbridge Centre in King City.
The conference will be comprised of three distinct programs:
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Friday, September 18th
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Professional Providers Day for agency staff, educators and other professionals that support individuals with PWS.
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Saturday, September 19th
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Family Conference for parents and guardians
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Friends and Fun Club for individuals with PWS of all ages and their siblings
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Just a quick heads up—since this is our first time using Zeffy as our conference registration platform, we wanted to flag something you’ll see at checkout. We’ve chosen to use Zeffy because it allows us to accept payments without platform fees, which helps ensure that more of your money goes directly toward supporting the event, OPWSA, and FPWR Canada.
Zeffy adds a suggested contribution to support their platform, which appears as an extra donation by default. If you’d prefer not to include this, you can simply select "Other" from the dropdown menu, and adjust the amount to $0 (or any amount you choose) before completing your payment.
It’s completely optional—we just didn’t want it to catch anyone off guard.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
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Professional Providers Day
Following the success of last year’s event, the team from Latham Centers will return to build on the learning and conversations that began at our inaugural Professional Providers Day, while also welcoming those joining us for the first time. Together, participants will explore meaningful ways to support individuals with PWS, their families, and communities through thoughtful discussion and practical insight.
The day will include opportunities to work through real-world behavioural scenarios, share experiences with peers, and develop actionable strategies. Professional providers will also gain practical approaches for strengthening collaboration with parents and caregivers.
Additional presentations will feature Lynn Garrick (Medical/Research Coordinator, PWSA | USA), who will speak about health considerations and aging, and Kim Tula (Senior Family Support Counselor and Trainer, PWSA | USA), who will present on best practices for nutrition and exercise.
Join us for a day dedicated to collaboration, learning, and shared inspiration as we continue building a stronger community of professionals supporting individuals with PWS.
Please note that our Friends and Fun Club will only be running on Saturday, September 19th.
The Professional Providers Day is for agency staff, educators, and other professionals that support individuals with PWS. If you are a parent, please register for our Family Conference.
DATE:
Friday, September 18, 2026
TIME:
9:00am - 5:00pm
LOCATION:
The Kingbridge Centre - 12750 Jane Street, King City, ON
REGISTRATION FEES:
Early Bird Price* - $220 per person (Save $40 when you buy 4 - $840 for four attendees from the same organization)
Regular Price - $260 per person
*Early Bird Pricing Available until June 30, 2026.
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Family Conference
The Family Conference will feature presentations from experts in the field on such topics as the latest in PWS research, behaviour, nutrition, and health considerations. The conference will also provide ample time for parents and caregivers to connect.
Please note that we are hosting a program for Professional Providers on Friday, September 18th. If you are a Professional Provider, please register on the Professional Providers Day Event Page. Registration for Professional Providers Day is restricted to professional providers only (agency staff, educators, medical professionals, and other professionals that support individuals with PWS).
DATE:
Saturday, September 19, 2026
TIME:
9:00am - 5:00pm
LOCATION:
The Kingbridge Centre - 12750 Jane Street, King City, ON
REGISTRATION FEES:
Early Bird Price* - $135 per person (Save $20 when you buy 2 - $250 for two members of the same family)
Regular Price - $185 per person
*Early Bird Pricing Available until June 30, 2026.
Friends & Fun Club
The Friends and Fun Club is a program for individuals with PWS of all ages and their siblings that will run alongside the Family Conference. The Kingbridge Centre has great amenities for our Friends and Fun Club, including a gymnasium, pool, walking track, walking trails (weather permitting), movie theatre, etc. Participants in the Friends and Fun Club will be able to engage in these activities as well as arts and crafts, puzzles, etc.
Did you know that SSAH or Passport funding can be used to cover the cost of admission for individuals with PWS into the Friends and Fun Club since it is considered respite? We can provide you with a receipt so that you can claim the expense.
Please note that for kids under the age of 6, it is expected that families provide their own volunteer (parent, grandparent, friend, etc.) to look after their child in the Friends and Fun Club. Every participant in the Friends and Fun Club must register (regardless of whether you are providing your own volunteer). You do not need to pay for the volunteer, but you will be asked to include the volunteer's information as part of the registration form.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Early Bird Price* - $90 per person
Regular Price - $120 per person
*Early Bird Pricing Available until June 30, 2026.
Please note that registration for the Friends and Fun Club is on the same registration page as the Family Conference registration.
Event Details
Dates and Times:
Friday, September 18, 2026
9:00am - 5:00pm: Professional Providers Day
7:00pm - 10:00pm: Meet & Greet (Location TBD)
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:00am - 5:00pm: Family Conference and Friends & Fun Club
Locations:
PWS National Conference (Professional Providers Day, Family Conference & Friends and Fun Club)
The Kingbridge Centre - 12750 Jane Street, King City, ON
Parking is free at The Kingbridge Centre.
Friday Evening Meet & Greet
Location TBD
*Please note: There will be no formal supervision or support provided for individuals with PWS or their siblings during the Meet & Greet, so we kindly ask that children remain under the care of their parent or guardian during this time.
Accommodations:
The Kingbridge Centre - 12750 Jane Street, King City, ON
Overnight rooms are available at the Kingbridge Centre and include breakfast for a cost of $300 +HST per night based on single occupancy, or $347 +HST per night based on double occupancy. If you are interested in staying overnight at Kingbridge Centre, we have a block of rooms available until August 19th. To book a room, contact the Kingbridge Centre Reservations Team at 905-833-3086 and let them know that you are attending the PWS Conference. Please note that you will be responsible for abiding by their cancellation policy and paying for cancellation fees incurred.
Other Hotel Options:
There are other hotels about 15-20 minutes away near Vaughan Mills, and also around Hwy 400 and Hwy 7 if you are looking for more cost effective options.
Volunteers:
We are looking for volunteers for our Friends and Fun Club! If you know of someone over the age of 15 that would be interested in supporting individuals with PWS and their siblings, please complete the volunteer registration by completing the Volunteer Registration Form.