The Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) Annual Conference will be held virtually between May 6-8, 2025.

Unlike recent years’ virtual conferences that have been organized by a particular AAO Regional Chapter, this year's Conference Committee has the flexibility to be formed by archivists across Ontario. If you've wanted to work on the AAO Conference in the past but were unable due to travel requirements, this could be an excellent opportunity for you!

Duties of the Conference Committee:

• Select the theme of the 2025 AAO Virtual Conference. As the conference isn’t bound to a particular area or predetermined theme, Conference Committee members will play an active role in shaping the message and direction of the conference. 

• Oversee planning for the programming of the conference: call for papers, building the agenda, selecting virtual tour hosts and social activities, etc. 

• Select moderators and keynote speakers.

• Provide support for participants alongside AAO office staff and Whova contacts during the conference.

• Write the Post-Conference final report.

Who we are looking for:

• Archivists from across Ontario are welcome to volunteer - perfect for people who might live/work in remote areas and would otherwise be unlikely to be able to coordinate an in-person conference.

• Experience with planning events and conferences is not required. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in conference planning.  

If you are interested in joining the 2025 Conference Committee or have any questions about the work involved in organizing the AAO Virtual Conference, please contact Shelley Respondek, AAO President, at president@aao-archivists.ca by Thursday, October 31, 2024.