Welcome to the 2026 Franco-Ontarian Forum
Labour Market Alignment, Skills and Partnerships
Registration is open — and spots are limited.
Join the Francophone postsecondary community for the
4th edition of the Franco-Ontarian Forum, Friday, June 19, 2026, at “The Quay,” Toronto, Ontario.
Join Us
In-person
Join us in person on Friday, June 19, 2026 at
“The Quay”, Toronto, Ontario
Watch Live Online
Live stream registration will be available soon.
More details in the coming weeks
About
Since 2024, the Franco-Ontarian Forum has brought together faculty members, administrators, leaders and decision-makers, research staff, and partners from the postsecondary sector to exchange, share practices, and co-create concrete solutions in Francophone higher education.
For this 4th edition, the Forum returns to its roots in Toronto and will explore a central question: how can Francophone higher education be better aligned with the needs of the labour market—today and in the years to come?
Spots are limited. Reserve your ticket today!
“The Quay” is an accessible venue. For more information, please click the following link:
Travel Bursary
Faculty members, staff, and administrators of eCampusOntario member institutions may apply for a travel bursary to attend the 2026 Franco-Ontarian Forum in person. Applications are accepted until 4:59 PM (ET) on June 3, 2026, or until available funds are depleted.
Don’t wait—apply today! Apply here | Read the eligibility criteria here
Featured Speakers
Speakers for the 4th Franco‑Ontarian Forum will be announced in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned to discover the voices and expertise that will help shape the conversations at this year’s edition.
Themes and Tracks
Labour Market Alignment, Skills, and Partnerships
Discussions will focus on three main tracks:
Labour Market Alignment and
Data in Francophone Education
How can institutions use labour market information to better align their programs and curricula with current and emerging skills needs?
Upskilling in the Defense Sector and Training in Priority Sectors
How can Francophone learners be prepared for priority industries through targeted upskilling, micro-credentials, and workforce
development strategies?
Research and Innovation
Partnerships
How can partnerships between institutions, industry, and sector stakeholders support applied research and economic development within Ontario’s Francophone community?
Program Overview
Roundtables and Interactive Sessions
Take part in roundtables and interactive sessions focused on concrete solutions, bringing together members of the higher education community as well as employers and labour market partners. Each session emphasizes audience interaction and live Q&A, promoting the sharing of best practices, pooling of expertise, and co-creation of strategies to better align the skills developed in Francophone higher education with current and future labour market needs.
Networking Lunch and Reception
Enjoy several special opportunities for networking, strengthening existing partnerships, and expanding your professional network throughout the day. Networking activities (including a catered lunch and an afternoon reception) offer informal moments to connect with colleagues, institutions, and partners, and spark new collaborations supporting skills development and employability in Francophone higher education.
The complete forum agenda will be announced in the coming weeks.
Check back soon to learn more.
Tickets are limited. Reserve your spot now.
Join us as we bring together the Franco-Ontarian sector to co-create the
future of Francophone higher education
Sponsored by:
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact Deanna DiVito for more information at
ddiVito@ecampusontario.ca
The Franco-Ontarian Forum is made possible with funding from the Government of Canada and the
Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Research Excellence and Security.
The views expressed during this event do not necessarily reflect those of the funders.
