The O₂ Joint Conference is the most significant national event in the Orchestra and Opera sector in Canada, co-produced by Orchestras Canada and the Association for Opera in Canada, with hosting support from Edmonton Opera and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. From February 3–5, 2026, at the DoubleTree in Edmonton, the conference will welcome 150 opera and orchestra professionals from across Canada for learning, exchange, and strategic conversation. A welcome reception will be held on February 3 at the Winspear Centre.

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