2026 Conference on Communication Ethics

The School of Communication & Culture invites you to join the 6th annual Conference on Communication Ethics, taking place on February 18 and 19, 2026.

This two-day virtual conference brings together educators, researchers, students and professional communicators to explore how communication can (and must) act as an ethical force in society. 

Join us as we explore the following themes:

• Ethical crisis communication under stress
• Trust, journalism and audience labour
• Indigenous and place-based communication
• AI and communicative responsibility
• Communication, justice and repair
• Leadership communication in sports controversy
• Professional communication in post-truth contexts

Check out the full event program.

You're welcome to attend the whole conference or tune in to the session(s) of your choice! Registration is required for this free virtual event.

Post-Conference Second Gathering  

Following the main conference, you’re invited to the Second Gathering on Professional Communication in Indigenous Contexts.

Reimagining Communication and Technology Education from an Indigenous Perspective

Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. (PT)
Format: Hybrid (in person & Zoom) 
In-person capacity: Limited
Please RSVP for this special event.

Join 2SLGBTQIA+ Métis-Cree entrepreneur Bobbie Racette to explore communication and technology through an Indigenous lens, and what truth means in a digital age.  

How can we support new communication tools that serve current and future generations?

This session will examine how educational institutions and the technology sector can rethink curricula to better support a growing number of young people who are disillusioned with current communication tools. Indigenous perspectives on communication, technology, and truth offer a powerful way forward and may help shape a new chapter in the field of professional communication and communication education.  

Make sure to complete the RSVP form for the Second Gathering on Professional Communication in Indigenous Contexts event.

All sessions use the same online link.