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, military personnel, students, seniors, Museum members, Friends of the Canadian War Museum members, Museum employees, and Museum volunteers.
To pay the reduced price, use the relevant discount code:
- Veteran/military personnel: VETERAN2025
- Student/Senior: STUDENTSENIOR2025
- Employee/Volunteer/Friends of the CWM: 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.
