World Religions Conference Call for Speakers
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Call for Speakers
44th World Religions Conference
Peace and Greetings,
Continuing a proud Canadian tradition spanning 44 years, we are pleased to announce that the 44th World Religions Conference will be held on:
Sunday, November 22, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (tentative)
Venue
Lazaridis Hall Auditorium
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Conference Theme
From Battlegrounds to Common Ground
Resolving the Conflicts Before the End
This year's theme calls upon faith communities to address one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Armed conflicts continue to devastate nations, displace populations, and threaten global peace and security. At a time when humanity faces increasing division and uncertainty, the need for dialogue, understanding, and moral leadership has never been greater.
Representatives from eight major faith and philosophical traditions will share their perspectives on how spiritual teachings, ethical principles, and lived experiences can help prevent conflict, promote reconciliation, and build lasting peace.
The objective of the World Religions Conference is to bring together scholars, religious leaders, and thinkers from diverse faiths and philosophical traditions in a spirit of mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation.
Call for Speakers
We invite nominations of distinguished scholars and speakers representing the following traditions:
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Humanism
Indigenous Spirituality
Islam
Judaism
Sikhism
The World Religions Conference is Canada's largest and longest-running multi-faith event of its kind. It is widely recognized for bringing together respected scholars and community leaders to engage in thoughtful and constructive dialogue on issues of global importance.
As always, our goal is to identify speakers who are highly regarded within their communities and who can contribute meaningfully to the conference theme and objectives.
Speaker Nomination Deadline
July 17, 2026
To facilitate timely communication with speakers and the preparation of conference publications and promotional materials, we hope to finalize the list of speakers by July 17, 2026.
Each nomination should include:
Speaker's name and contact information
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or biography
Institutional or organizational affiliation
Description of current community involvement
High-resolution photograph
Speaker guidelines can be found at:
For additional information, please refer to the attached document or visit:
We look forward to receiving your recommendations and working together to make the 44th World Religions Conference a meaningful and inspiring event.
Warm Regards,
Nabeel A. Rana
Event Coordinator
World Religions Conference
