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Editors Canada’s conference, Editors26, will take place from May 21 to 23, 2026, at Dalhousie University’s downtown campus in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. Network with editors, writers, communication professionals and small-business owners from a wide range of fields. The full session schedule is now available. Visit our conference website to browse the list of sessions, speakers, networking events and socials.
March 6 is the last day to take advantage of early-bird savings
Members of Editors Canada and our partner organizations always register at discounted rates, but if you register before March 6, 2026, you can take advantage of the early-bird discount to save even more.
- 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)
Refreshments: Snacks, coffee, tea and water will be provided throughout the day to complement your training, but we will not be providing breakfast or lunch. Dalhousie University is within 10 minutes’ walking distance of several restaurants. The schedule each day includes a two-hour lunch break so attendees can explore the wonderful dining options in downtown Halifax. Snacks and a drink will be served at the conference reception. Dinner and drinks will be served at the awards banquet.
Sessions you won’t want to miss
- When Less Is More: Copy-Editing Fiction, led by John Sweet
Learn to distinguish between what needs correcting and what doesn’t in fiction. - Demystifying Developmental Editing of Nonfiction Book Proposals and Query Letters, led by Laura Aliese Miedema
Help nonfiction editing clients evaluate and edit their book proposals and query letters to stand out when they pitch to traditional publishers and literary agents. - The Critical Editor’s Guide to AI: Judgment Beyond the Hype, led by Emily Faubert
Explore how to navigate the promise of AI without becoming a silent partner in an extractive and bias-reinforcing system. - Substantive Editing: Tapping into the Writer, the Reader & the Market, led by Jessica de Bruyn
Break down manuscript development and story editing into three steps. - Truth Be Told: Confirming Fact in Creative Nonfiction, led by Lynne Melcombe
Review how memory works, why nonfiction writers should not rely on memory alone, and how to help authors ensure their stories are factual rather than fictional.
…and so much more! Visit the conference website to see all the conference sessions and speakers.
Conference buddies
Our popular conference buddies option is a great option for:
- anyone attending their first Editors Canada conference
- attendees who don’t know many others yet
- attendees who want to make some connections before the conference
Networking is always easier and more fun when you start out with a few people you already know. The conference buddies option matches up editors in small groups, each group coordinated by a lead buddy. In the weeks leading up to the conference, conference buddies get to know each other through email. At the conference, conference buddies can arrange to get together at the beginning of the day, at breaks and lunches, at social events—timing and frequency are up to the group. We’ll have a pre-arranged meeting place and message board for conference buddies.
To sign up, select the “conference buddy” option when you register for the conference. If you forget or change your mind after registering, please email conferencebuddies@editors.ca.
Join us for socials and in-person networking
Yes, you’re going to scratch that professional development itch. But what about meeting and greeting fellow editors, publishers, award winners and more? This year’s conference offers excellent social opportunities to hang out with your favorite editing buddies and find new ones:
Editors Atlantic pre-conference activities
Every year, the local Editors Canada branch or twig nearest to the conference plans some accompanying events. Stay tuned for more on Editors Atlantic’s plans for this year’s conference!
The pre-conference dinner
Our pre-conference dinner takes place the Wednesday before our conference kicks off! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow editors over dinner, drinks and the joys and challenges of polishing the written word.
This dinner will take place at a restaurant within walking distance of the conference venue. Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own meal. If you’re interested in joining the dinner, please RSVP here.
The official 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 are included for all conference registrants.
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.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
