IFS Canadian Community Conference

June 5 - 6 2026

A two-day online gathering for professionals using Internal Family Systems in their work, and for those exploring how IFS may support their professional practice.

2026 Online Conference

A Canadian gathering for learning, connection, and professional growth

The IFS Canadian Community Conference is a two-day online gathering for professionals, practitioners, students, and community leaders who use Internal Family Systems in their work or want to explore how IFS may support their professional practice. While the conference is rooted in the Canadian IFS community, it warmly welcomes participants from around the world and is designed to foster learning, connection, and dialogue across helping professions and related fields.

IFS and INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS are trademarks of IFS Institute and are used under license.

Conference Highlights

  • 40+ speakers

  • 28 workshops

  • Welcoming remarks from Dr. Richard Schwartz

  • Featured teaching with Kay Gardner

  • Panel: Indigenous Healing & IFS

  • Online access from anywhere

Who this Conference is for

This conference may be relevant to counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, psychologists, coaches, educators, school counsellors, healthcare professionals, community and wellness workers, students, trainees, and leaders interested in relational and reflective practice. It is best suited to those who already have some foundational understanding of IFS and want to deepen its professional application.

We recognize that people come to this conference from different life circumstances, professional settings, and financial realities. In support of accessibility and inclusion, we are offering three registration options: an Access Rate ($100), a Sustaining Rate ($200), and a Community-Support Rate ($300). These options are intended to make participation more accessible while inviting those with greater financial stability to help support a wider circle of attendance across our shared community.