Get Ready: HAC Conference 2025 Is Almost Here

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HAC Conference 2025

The Hotel Association of Canada’s Conference 2025 is fast approaching—taking place June 16–17 in Ottawa—and the final countdown is on.

This national event brings together hospitality leaders from across the country for two powerful days of learning, collaboration, and strategic insight.

New this year, and hosted for the first time in our nation’s capital, the 2025 program features:

✔️ Engaging discussions led by Catherine Clark, nationally renowned broadcaster and co-founder of The Honest Talk
✔️ A strong lineup of speakers tackling the industry’s most pressing challenges
✔️ Experiential workshops—from private-label spirits tastings to sustainability tours and an exclusive look at Ottawa’s urban development pipeline
✔️ A dedicated focus on sustainability—including a panel of innovators and a guided walking tour highlighting eco-leadership in Canadian hospitality
✔️ Unmatched networking with peers, partners, and policymakers

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to join us.

👉 Register now
👉 Explore the full program
👉 See travel and hotel details

Join us in Ottawa and help shape the future of Canadian hospitality.

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