Canadian War Museum Conference 2025: Oral History and the Veterans’ Experience
Oct. 2–5, 2025
Price: Registration is required
Innovative historical research takes centre stage from October 2 to 5 at the Canadian War Museum Conference 2025: Oral History and the Veterans’ Experience.
Register now for this groundbreaking conference, and hear from experts and veterans about new research on the post-service experience. Discover the power of oral history in bringing untold stories to light. Gain a deeper understanding of the impact of military service on veterans, their families, and their communities.
Hotel information
The Museum has courtesy blocks reserved at two hotels, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to secure your spot!
Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau (20 rooms)
$185.00 CAD per night
Last Day to Book : Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown (20 rooms)
$229.00 CAD – 249.00 CAD per night
Last Day to Book : Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Virtual offer
Can’t make it in person to the War Museum? We’ve got you covered with a virtual experience:
- October 3: one live-streamed panel presentation (“A Discussion on the Impacts of Service,” 4:00–5:15 pm) and a recording of the keynote address “Ripples of War: Oral History and the Veterans Experience” by Dr. Michael Petrou (available Oct. 3 after 1 pm.).
- October 4: two live-streamed panel presentations (“Military Testimony and the Arts,” 11:00 am–12:15 pm and “Recognizing, Compensating, and Accepting Veteranhood,” 1:45–3:00 pm) and the closing remarks (3:00–4:00 pm).
- Both days, at a discounted rate.
(All times are in Eastern Daylight Time.)
Registration
| Ticket type | Thursday, Oct. 2 (keynote) | Friday, Oct. 3 | Saturday, Oct. 4 | Full 3-day conference** |
| Adult | $25 | $65 | $65 | $140 |
| Reduced rate* | $20 | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| Digital - Adult | - | $20 | $20 | $35 |
| Digital - Reduced rate* | - | $15 | $15 | $25 |
* A reduced rate is available for veterans, students, seniors, Museum members, Museum employees, and Museum volunteers.
To pay the reduced price, use the relevant discount code:
- Veteran: VETERAN2025
- Student/Senior: STUDENTSENIOR2025
- Employee/Volunteer: EMPVOL2025
** Additional events and workshops are available for free on Sunday, October 5 with the purchase of the full 3-day in-person conference package. See the registration page or the program for details.
Conference program
Innovative historical research takes centre stage from October 2 to 5 at the Canadian War Museum Conference 2025: Oral History and the Veterans’ Experience.
Conference programThis conference is organized under the auspices of In Their Own Voices: Stories From Canadian Veterans and Their Loved Ones and is generously funded by donors including the A. Britton Smith Family; the Azrieli Foundation; Arthur B.C. Drache, C.M., K.C., and Judy Young Drache; The Royal Canadian Legion; The Legion National Foundation; Friends of the Canadian War Museum; the Crabtree Foundation; Robert Stollery, in honour of his service in the Second World War; Colonel (Ret’d) Stanley A. Milner, O.C., A.O.E., M.S.M., C.D., LL.D.; and individuals from across Canada.
