2026 Registration Fees & Details

This page contains important registration information for director delegates wanting to attend the 42nd Annual Directors’ Forum conference taking place October 24 & 25, 2026 - please read carefully.

Online registration will open online on Monday, May 8 and close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, October 14.

The fees for this year are divided into two categories: In-person participation and Virtual participation. The deadline to switch from in-person to virtual is Friday, October 2 – after this date, there will be no reduction in price from the in-person to virtual fee. Virtual registrants will be notified at least three (3) weeks prior to the event if the virtual component needs to be cancelled and provided the option to switch to the in-person event or to receive a refund. The deadline to switch from virtual to in-person is Friday, October 9. The deadline to cancel for a full refund (in writing) for both in-person and virtual registrations is at noon on Thursday, October 15. Please note that dates, rates, and details are subject to change until registration opens.

View the detailed cancellation policy here.

PLEASE NOTE

Speakers - Guest speakers are to register using the "Speaker" ticket option so as not to be charged.
Sponsors - Organizations that are sponsoring this year's events will pre-determine which delegate(s) is/are eligible for the sponsor discount (or coupon) code(s) attributed to their level of sponsorship before registering. That code will be indicated prior to checkout, so that the correct discount will be added to the registration fee.
Guests - Any delegate who wishes to bring a "guest" (spouse, partner, etc.) along may opt to purchase a meal package for the guest that includes all F&B served during the conference (i.e., cocktail reception, breakfasts & lunch). They should indicate this option via email to manager@directorsforum.coop. The DFC will proceed with sending you an invoice for the meal package, to be paid by the delegate in advance of the conference. Please see below for guest meal package details.

In-person & Virtual Fees & Details

New: All prices below include HST.

EARLY BIRD RATE - APPLICABLE FROM MAY 8 TO JULY 31, 2026

Conference Delegate
$1,245

Includes all conference-related sessions and activities on October 24 & 25, including the half-day Level CE CUDA® course, as well as one drink ticket for the Saturday evening cocktail reception, two hot buffet breakfasts, one hot buffet lunch and four refreshment breaks. Dinners, travel, and accommodations are not included.

Virtual
Delegate
$960

Virtual access (via Zoom) to all sessions being offered at the in-person event on October 24 & 25, including the half-day Level CE CUDA® course. Delegates will participate in facilitated roundtables & breakouts, as well as have designated networking time.

POST EARLY BIRD RATE - APPLICABLE FROM AUGUST 1 to OCTOBER 14, 2026

Conference Delegate
$1,525

Virtual
Delegate
$1,130

GUEST MEAL PACKAGE OPTIONS

$60

Saturday evening Cocktail Reception

$65

Saturday morning hot buffet breakfast

$80

Saturday hot buffet lunch

$65

Sunday morning hot buffet breakfast

$265

Complete meal package

Note: The Complete Guest Meal Package for guests can be purchased during the online registration process, by selecting the Guest Meal Package ticket as an add-on at the start of registration. All other individual meal options can be purchased directly in-person and on-site at the registration table.

BOARD CHAIRS & VICE-CHAIRS SESSION

$40

Sunday, October 25 from 12:30 - 2:30pm

Note: Board Chairs and Vice-Chairs are invited to attend the in-person Chairs & Vice-Chairs session on Sunday, October 25 from 12:30 - 2:30pm, with a light lunch included. Tickets can be purchased during the online registration process by selecting the Chair & VC Session ticket as an add-on, at the start of registration.