OCAD University
Graduate Conference

The OCAD U Graduate Conference serves as a platform for graduate students to showcase their innovative research from a wide range of fields. It is a unique opportunity for students, faculty, professionals, and peers to gather and exchange ideas.

The conference, which will take place in February 2026, is organized by current OCAD U graduate students and supported by Graduate Studies staff.

This year’s theme is experimentation through (Dis)Pleasure.

Checkout the schedule and the presenter bios and RSVP via the link at the top of the page.

We will also be hosting an experimentation through (Dis)Pleasure exhibition in the OCAD U Graduate Gallery.

✱ Exhibitions ✱ Workshops ✱ Panels ✱ Art ✱ Discussion ✱ Connection ✱ Work in Progress ✱

✱ Exhibitions ✱ Workshops ✱ Panels ✱ Art ✱ Discussion ✱ Connection ✱ Work in Progress ✱

February 20 - 21, 2026

The Grad Building

205 Richmond St. W. 
Toronto