OCAD University
Graduate Conference

Colorful graphic design with text about a call for proposals and experimentation through (Dis)pleasure, scheduled until December 7th, 2025, for the OCADU 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.

Call for proposals open now!

This year’s theme is experimentation through (Dis)Pleasure. We invite you to be creative in your submission and in your interpretation of the theme. You can see the “call for proposals” page for a full version of the call and a glossary of terms.

We will also be hosting an experimentation through (Dis)Pleasure exhibition in the OCAD U Graduate Gallery. Artists are invited to submit their work for consideration.

✱ 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

Registration information coming soon