PRO EX 2027 – Call for Presentations

PRO EX is where Ontario’s parks and recreation community comes together to learn, connect, share ideas, and explore what’s next for our sector. As we look toward 2027, we’re inviting passionate professionals, innovative thinkers, industry leaders, and emerging voices to help shape the conversations that will move our sector forward.

We’re looking for engaging, thought-provoking, and practical presentations that challenge the status quo, spark new ideas, and equip parks and recreation professionals with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to make a difference in their communities.

Whether you’re leading innovative initiatives, reimagining service delivery, tackling complex challenges, sharing lessons learned, or bringing fresh perspectives to long-standing issues, we want to hear from you! Share your expertise, showcase your successes, and help inspire the next generation of ideas, partnerships, and possibilities for parks and recreation across Ontario.

We welcome submissions from parks and recreation professionals, policymakers, practitioners, academics, consultants, community leaders, and subject matter experts. We’re particularly interested in fresh perspectives, emerging trends, innovative approaches, and real-world experiences that reflect the evolving needs and opportunities of our sector.

Have an idea that challenges conventional thinking, offers a new solution, or shares a valuable lesson learned? We encourage you to submit it! We’re excited to discover ideas that inspire meaningful conversations and give attendees practical takeaways they can bring back to their organizations and communities.

Presentation Format

Presentations should be approximately 50 minutes, including a 10-minute question-and-answer period. We encourage engaging, interactive sessions that balance knowledge sharing with practical takeaways attendees can apply in their own organizations and communities.

Please review the following requirements carefully before submitting your application.

  • Maximum of two presenters: A maximum of two presenters is permitted per submission. Please ensure that everyone who intends to present is listed on the original application. Additional presenters cannot be added after submission.
  • No presenter substitutions: The presenter(s) listed on the application and approved by PRO must deliver the presentation at the conference. Substitutions or replacements are not permitted.

Event Details

Dates: November 3 – 5, 2027

Location: In person at Blue Mountain Village Conference Centre, Blue Mountain, Ontario

Submission Deadline: December 31, 2026

Those selected will be notified in January–February 2027.

Questions? Please contact us at education@prontario.org.

We look forward to discovering your ideas and working together to make PRO EX 2027 an inspiring, impactful, and forward-thinking experience for Ontario’s parks and recreation community!

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Speaker Benefits

The 2025 PRO EX Education Conference and Trade Show features educational sessions led by dedicated professionals and volunteers.

Participation as a speaker or panelist is voluntary, and no compensation is provided for presenting at the conference. Transportation to and from the conference, accommodation and meals are the responsibility of the speaker.

If financial assistance is needed, please indicate this by using the honorarium field.

Speakers that have been selected will receive an education package, which includes a day pass for the day you are speaking and options to purchase additional conference items and social events.


Speaker Benefits Corporate Policy

For Speaking at 2027 PRO EX

The 2027 PRO EX Education Conference and Trade Show features educational sessions led by dedicated professionals and volunteers from the field.

Current PRO Corporate Member Speakers

Speakers that are current PRO Corporate members receive a complimentary education package, with options to purchase additional conference items and social event access.

Participation as a speaker or panelist is voluntary, and no compensation is provided for presenting at the conference. Transportation to and from the conference, accommodation and meals are the responsibility of the speaker.

Non-Member Speakers

Speakers that are not current PRO Corporate members will not receive any complimentary education packages or discounted rates.

Interested in becoming a corporate member? Please reach out to our team at pro@prontario.org.





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Participation as a speaker or panelist is voluntary, and no compensation is provided for presenting at the conference. Honorariums may be provided on a case by case basis.




PRO receives many submission for sessions with similar subject matter. We may combine like programming or like subject matter experts into panel sessions. Panel sessions are curated by pro. If your session is not selected as a standalone session, would you be interested in a panel position?

Speaker Limit and Presentation Requirements

Please review the following requirements carefully before submitting your application.

  • Maximum of two presenters: A maximum of two presenters is permitted per submission. Please ensure that everyone who intends to present is listed on the original application. Additional presenters cannot be added after submission.
  • No presenter substitutions: The presenter(s) listed on the application and approved by PRO must deliver the presentation at the conference. Substitutions or replacements are not permitted.
  • Presentation submission deadline: Final presentations must be submitted to PRO no later than 14 days before the start of the conference.
  • Presentation review and approval: All presentations will be reviewed and vetted by PRO before the conference. Once submitted, presentations cannot be changed.
  • Failure to submit: Failure to submit your presentation by the required deadline will result in the cancellation of your session.

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