2026 1UP Conference
Blueprint to Bloom
The 1UP Conference is an annual event where young people from across Ontario come together to imagine, design, and build the future of our communities. Over two energizing days, join 200+ youth for hands-on workshops, inspiring speakers, design challenges, and real conversations about city-building, creativity, climate, and community.
This year’s 1UP Conference theme is: Blueprint to Bloom!
Dates
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
9:30AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What to Expect
Lunch Provided on both days
Fuel up while connecting with fellow attendees!
Design Jam Competition
A fast-paced challenge for your team to build bold ideas for the cities of tomorrow.
The Design-Builders and PLANit Forward Pitch Competitions
that spark creativity and teamwork.
The City Building Career Panel
City Building Career Panel with industry leaders and changemakers.
Urban Futures Fair
An interactive expo where you to meet changemakers and explore university and college pathways in city-building.
Various Hands on Workshops
Hands on workshops that empower you to build, design and envision better cities!
Awards Ceremony
A celebration to recognize your creativity and outstanding work.
More Information
What to Bring
Yourself and your amazing ideas!
A laptop (Conference material will be posted)
Overnight Accommodations
Available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis, chapter members receive priority. Accommodations will be shared with conference participants of the same sex.
- Windsor Students: (4 spots available Male or Female)
- Other/Hamilton/Kitchener-Waterloo – Must be 1+ hour away by car from Toronto Union Station. 16 spots available. Please note that male and female spots will be determined after assigning spots to the farthest chapter from Windsor.
Getting to the conference
Travel assistance is available on a first-come and first-served basis, with chapter members receiving priority.
| Location | Pricing | Quantity |
| Windsor | TBD | 4 |
| Kitchener-Waterloo | $20 | 4 |
| Hamilton | $20 | 4 |
| 1hr+ to Union | $20 | 4 |
Refer a Friend Giveaway
Bring a friend and double the fun! Attend together and you’ll both be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a MUJI stationery package worth over $20. Signup can be found on the registration website!
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