Want to connect with hundreds of editors, writers, communication professionals and small business owners? Join us from May 21 to 23 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for Editors26, Editors Canada’s national conference!
The schedule for the 2026 Editors Canada conference is now available! Visit our conference website to browse the list of sessions, speakers, networking events and socials.
10 reasons to attend Editors26
Canada’s premier editing conference is only 10 weeks away! Secure your spot before tickets sell out.
We’d love to see you there and don’t want you to miss out, so here are 10 reasons you should buy your ticket NOW.
- Mingle with experienced industry professionals
Everyone should meet their heroes! That’s the saying, right? We certainly think so. Editors Canada conference attendees are creative and intelligent professionals who have thoughtfully navigated new challenges in the editing field for decades. Whether it’s cheering for them at the awards banquet, chatting over coffee or going to their sessions, you won’t want to miss your chance to connect.
- Deepen your knowledge of new tools, skills and strategies
The conference session schedule is packed with timely and essential discussions specifically chosen for their potential to sharpen your skills and help you blaze your career trail. The sessions will explore a wide range of topics including:
- Intent Matters: Misinformation, Disinformation, and Indigenous Representation in Editing, led by Kaitlin Littlechild. Participants will gain practical tools to better assess intent, support authentic Indigenous representation and respond thoughtfully to harmful practices in editorial contexts.
- Public Health in the Age of Misinformation, led by Christine LeBlanc. This session will explore misinformation in the current health environment with examples, present some practical tips and share some resources that can help.
- Working Globally: What Every Editor Needs to Know About International Clients, led by Erin Brenner. Three editors with extensive international experience will share what they wish they’d known before taking on their first global client.
- Our Changing Language through the Decades: Keeping Up with our Ever-evolving Words and Phrases, led by Rob Williams. This session will present a pointed look at how language keeps evolving, in good and bad directions, and what we can do to keep on top of it as professional editors and proofreaders.
- How Canadian Editors are Navigating AI Adoption while Protecting Editorial Credibility, led by Jessica Patterson and Terra Tailleur. Co-authors Patterson and Tailleur will present the findings of their research examining AI integration across 12 Canadian news organizations.
Visit the conference website to see more of our innovative session topics.
- Make new friends and connections with Conference Buddies
Are you attending your first Editors Canada conference? Are you a new member who wants to meet others? Are you attending alone? Sign up for Conference Buddies! Select the Conference Buddies option at registration and we’ll put you in a group that meets at the beginning of the day, at breaks and lunches and at social events–timing and frequency are up to the group. Conference Buddies is a great way to make your conference experience more valuable, whether you meet a new friend, a new professional connection or maybe just someone who’s better at reading maps than you are.
- Experience the famous hospitality of the Maritimes
Our conference is in the heart of downtown Halifax this year and we hope you’ll take every chance you get to experience the city to the fullest. If you and your conference buddies are looking for a quick wander between speaker sessions, the Halifax Public Gardens are just a hop, skip, and a jump from the conference venue and will be bursting into bloom! Explore a bit further and you’ll find Citadel Hill, the Halifax Waterfront, and Point Pleasant Park, all of which offer stunning ocean views. Want to keep the energy going after sessions finish for the day? Stroll down Barrington Street and you’ll more often than not find great live music as well as bars, restaurants and excellent shops.
- Applaud community achievements at the awards banquet
It’s time to kick back and celebrate our colleagues’ hard work! This year, the awards banquet is included in your conference registration. Join us as we put our hands together to recognize excellence, creativity and dedication in the editing field. There’s nothing quite like clapping and hollering for our award winners over good food and drinks, especially since we’re so rarely all in the same room. Take advantage of this once-a-year gathering of editors from across the country and help us recognize and support the editors who make us proud!
- Get personalized advice about your career goals
That’s right, our famous speed mentoring sessions are returning for another year! Looking for a career shift but not sure how to make the jump? Need advice about how to expand your business and market yourself effectively? Mid-career editors looking for experienced professional insight should take full advantage of the wealth of knowledge available over the conference’s two mentoring sessions. Two heads are better than one, so bring your career concerns and questions and get ready to brainstorm with an experienced mentor.
- Check out souvenirs and gifts at the vendor tables
Editors26 will indeed include a vendor fair. Visiting and local attendees alike can fill their boots with everything from candles to books to locally sourced foodstuffs. Whether it’s home goods, treats or tchotchkes, you’ll want to save some space in your suitcase for these souvenirs. Art and stationery, clothing and books; we’ve got it all! Don’t forget to take a look at the Editors26 conference merch to properly commemorate your visit.
- Join us for our conference social events and festivities
The conference provides multiple opportunities to network over its multi-day runtime. You’ll have the chance to meet editors, writers, and communication professionals from all over the country at lunches, networking sessions, and mixers.
- Editors Atlantic pre-conference event
Every year, the local Editors Canada branch nearest to the conference plans some accompanying events. Stay tuned for more on the Atlantic branch’s plans for this year’s conference!
- Pre-conference dinner
The Wednesday before our conference begins, there will be a dinner for attendees to connect with fellow editors over dinner, drinks, and the struggles of polishing the written word.
- Conference reception
Our conference reception is the ultimate opportunity to mingle with your editing peers! Join us for an evening of networking, mingling, and trivia. Appetizers and a drink will be available to all attendees.
For more information about our social events, including RSVP information, please visit our conference website and look for the Social Events tab.
- Show your employer you’re serious about your craft
If you’re a full-time editor, it can be tough to come up with new ways to show your employer that you’re dedicated to your professional development. But we’ve made it easy for you with our email template that outlines the benefits of attending this skill-building conference. Fill it out with your information and send it to your employer. We can’t wait to help build your career with new information and skills.
- Stay ahead of the newest trends and conversations in the editing world
From the explosion of AI to the continuously increasing necessity of work-life balance, Editors26 discussions are not to be missed. With this conference’s focus on misinformation, you’ll want to make sure to attend so you can participate in discussions about new developments and creative solutions to common problems. Our speakers will tackle topics like burnout, precision in health content, unconscious biases in writing, and those ever-relevant subjects: how to make solid professional connections and find work. The more experience in the room, the better, so bring your unique perspective to the conference and add your voice to these essential conversations. We can’t wait to see you there!
Early-bird pricing ends soon!
Early-bird discounts are available until March 6, 2026. Spaces are limited, so sign up now to secure your spot. Registration will close on May 10, 2026.
- Editors Canada members: $449 (regular price $499)
- Partner organization members: $449 (regular price $499)
- Visit the 2026 conference website for a full list of our partner organizations.
- Students: $259
- Proof of student status is required to complete registration.
- Non-members: $649 (regular price $699)
Limited hotel rooms are available
Lord Nelson Hotel Room Block
Rate: $229.00 Single/Double
Distance to conference venue: 17 minute walk/ 4 minute drive/ 10 minute transit
Location: 1515 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 1G9
Rating: 4 Star
Atlantica Hotel Room Block
Rate: $359.00 Single/Double
Distance to conference venue: 18 minute walk/ 4 minute drive/ 11 minute transit
Location: 1980 Robie St, Halifax, NS B3H 3G5
Rating: 4 Star
Residence Inn by Marriott Room Block
Rate: $289 Single/Double (including breakfast)
Distance to conference venue: 26 minute walk/ 8 minute drive/ 14 minute transit
Location: 1599 Grafton St, Halifax, NS B3J 2C3
Rating: 3 Star
Visit our conference website for booking instructions.
Additional travel resources
Flight discounts
We have flight discounts through Porter and Westjet for conference attendees. Visit the conference website to access our flight discounts.
Nearby Hotels
We’ve compiled a list of hotels based on their proximity to the conference venue. Visit the conference website to review our hotel list.
Conference theme: Editing in the Age of Misinformation
Misinformation isn’t just about fake news; it’s also the assumptions we make, the language we let slide and the identities we misrepresent. Editors are uniquely positioned to catch what others miss and to create more truthful, inclusive and responsible content. This year, we encourage attendees to open their ears, eyes and minds—using their love of accuracy and clear communication—to take their skills and responsibilities to the next level.
Keynote speakers
Editors26 features two exceptional keynote speakers:
Samia Madwar (she/her)
Samia Madwar is a senior editor at The Walrus and has previously held roles at Up Here and Canadian Geographic magazines. She has mentored emerging journalism professionals through programs administered by the Canadian Association of Journalists and the National Media Awards Foundation. Over the past few years, she has judged the Online Journalism Awards, the National Magazine Awards, the American Society of Magazine Editors Awards, the National Newspaper Awards and more. She lives in Toronto.
Robert W. Gehl (he/him)
Robert W. Gehl is a Fulbright scholar and award-winning author whose research focuses on contemporary communication technologies. He received his PhD in Cultural Studies from George Mason University in 2010. Before joining York University as an Ontario Research Chair of Digital Governance for Social Justice, he previously held an endowed research chair at Louisiana Tech. He has published over two dozen articles in journals such as New Media & Society; Communication Theory; Social Media + Society; and Media, Culture and Society. His books include Reverse Engineering Social Media, which won the Nancy Baym Book Award from the Association of Internet Researchers; Weaving the Dark Web; Social Engineering; and Move Slowly and Build Bridges, published in 2025 by Oxford University Press. He has also published a co-edited collection of essays, Socialbots and Their Friends.
Want to sponsor Editors26?
Interested in reaching editors, writers, communication professionals and small business owners? There are plenty of sponsorship and advertising opportunities at Editors26. Please send an email to sponsorship@editors.ca for more information.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
