OCIC Symposium 2026: Strengthening Global Citizenship Through Collective Action

April 9 – 10, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Symposium 2026. This in-person gathering created space for international cooperation sector actors, community leaders, students, youth, activists, allies, and others with interest to deepen understanding and commitment to global citizenship.

What the Symposium was all about:

  • Reflecting on what it means to be a global citizen today
  • Learning from local and global leaders advancing community-centered and community-led development, equitable partnerships and global social justice
  • Open and inclusive spaces for capacity strengthening and knowledge exchange
  • Strengthening our collective impact through collaborative learning and discussion that bridges local and global realities
  • Meaningful connections that foster collaboration, partnership and collective action
Date and Time

Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 1:00pm – 4:30pm ET
Friday, April 10, 2026 from 8:30am – 5:30pm ET

Location
 
Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, U of T,

108 College Street, Toronto

This initiative is undertaken with financial support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.

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Thank you to our event sponsors for supporting the participation of their international and national partners at OCIC’s Symposium 2026.

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