TLI 2026 Conference Information
The following guide is for all attending and presenting at our conference. It covers practical information regarding our in-person and virtual days, including specific information for presenters.
On May 21, our conference is hosted in-person at the University of Guelph’s University Centre (UC). On May 22, the conference will be fully virtual.
Land Acknowledgement: The University of Guelph is located within traditional territory of Mississaugas of the Credit (Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg) and the Between the Lakes Purchase of 1784. The three campuses – University of Guelph (Guelph), Ridgetown (Ridgetown) and Guelph-Humber (Toronto) reside within the Dish with One Spoon Wampum. The Haudenosaunee have also had presence on these lands with a long-standing relationship with the Anishinaabeg Nation, exemplified by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Treaty. Historically, this is also the traditional territory of Attawandaron people who are no longer an independent nation.
Indigenous peoples have historically been caretakers and stewards of these Lands. Connecting the past to the present, we are able to enjoy the gifts and beauty of these Lands today because of those who came before us and cared for the Land in a Goodway. The Office of Teaching and Learning is committed to reconciliation and acknowledges the importance of building relationship with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and the Lands they have tended to since time immemorial.
Thank you for presenting at this year’s TLI Conference! The following guidelines and information will help you prepare for the conference.
Registration and Conference Program
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All attendees, including presenters, need to register for the conference and pay the registration fee by May 8. This ensures you receive a name tag, are included in lunch on May 21, and that we are aware of any dietary restrictions or accommodations you may need. Registration is also required to receive Zoom links and access the conference online on May 22. Please visit the 2026 TLI Conference website to register.
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Review the Conference Program and Schedule to view your session time, order of presentation (for sessions with multiple presenters), and room number (for those presenting in person on May 21st).
Logistics for May 21th (in-person conference day)
Check-in at the University Centre outside Peter Clark Hall (basement) to pick up your name tag.
To ensure the conference stays on time, we ask that you arrive at the beginning of your session block time (e.g., Session block A is 11:15 - 12:15 PM, so please arrive by 11:15)
If you are the first presentation in a Session block, please arrive at the room 10 minutes before your session block begins. If you are not in the room at the time of your presentation, the conference will proceed to the next presentation.
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Session length breakdown
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20-minute concurrent sessions: 20-minute presentation, 5-minute questions, 5-minute set-up/ move to next presentation. The moderator will provide a notification of when you have 2 minutes left, signaling you to wrap up.
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50-minute workshops: Please make time for questions (e.g., 10 minutes) either integrated into the workshop or reserved at the end of the workshop. If reserved at the end, the moderator will provide a notification of when you have 2 minutes left, signaling you to wrap up.
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Posters: Peter Clark Hall will be available starting at 3:00pm for poster set up. Please have your poster set up no later than 3:20 pm. We will have push pins available for you. Posters should be no larger than 5 feet by 4 feet. Someone will be available to assist you, if needed. Please let us know in advance if you need any specific assistance.
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A moderator will be present in each room. They will keep time, signal when your time is up, and help with any setup, if desired.
Technology and Room Capacities
If your presentation requires a computer, you are expected to bring your own. See the table below for the technology and cables available in your room. If you require a different adapter for your device, please bring it with you.
Each session room will have a projector and a screen. Any other audio-visual requirements indicated in your proposal submission will be arranged for unless you have been specifically contacted by the organizers for alternative arrangements.
To meet fire code, there is a maximum capacity in each room. See the table below for maximum capacity.
Room Information
Room |
Capacity |
Session |
Set-up format |
Technology available in room |
| Peter Clark Hall: Wing A | 70 | A | Standard set up – Approx. 8 round tables, 8 chairs around each table. | HMDI cable, projector, screen, sound |
| Peter Clark Hall: Wing B | 70 | B | Standard set up – Approx. 8 round tables, 8 chairs around each table. | HMDI cable, projector, screen, sound |
| UC 442 | 100 | C | Standard set up – moveable rectangle tables (18), 100 chairs, chairs around tables | Microsoft Teams Room with Digital Screens, Integrated Sound (portable USB-C connector) |
| UC 430 | 30 | D | Classroom set- up: Rectangle tables (8), 30 chairs | Microsoft Teams Room with Digital Screens, Integrated Sound (portable USB-C connector) |
| UC 441 | 36 | E | Standard set up - rectangle tables (11) boardroom style with 24 chairs around tables, 16 chairs along sides | Microsoft Teams Room with Digital Screens, Integrated Sound (portable USB-C connector) |
| UC 332 | 20 | F | Standard set up – rectangle tables, chairs (20), chairs around tables | Microsoft Teams Room with Digital Screens, Integrated Sound (portable USB-C connector) |
Photos and Audio/Video Recordings
Photos will be taken during the in-person day on May 21. If you do not want your photo to be taken, please tell an OTL staff member on conference day.
Logistics for May 22 (virtual conference day)
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On Tuesday, May 19th, you will receive an email from the Office of Teaching and Learning with Zoom links for all of the virtual sessions. We will send this to the email address used to register for the conference.
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Please keep this email in an easily accessible location for the virtual conference day on Thursday, May 22nd.
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Virtual session preparations and breakdown:
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Please arrive in your designated session five minutes before it begins to ensure you are ready and that screen sharing works.
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20-minute concurrent sessions: 20-minute presentation, 5-minute questions, 5-minutes to move to next presentation. The moderator will provide a notification of when you have 2 minutes left, signaling you to wrap up.
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50-minute workshops: Please make time for questions (e.g., 10 minutes) either integrated into the workshop or reserved at the end of the workshop. If reserved at the end, the moderator will provide a notification of when you have 2 minutes left, signaling you to wrap up.
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There will be a moderator in your session who will:
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Tell participants how to enable live captioning.
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Signal when your presentation time is finished.
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Open the floor for questions after your presentation, if desired.
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May 21: In-Person at the University Centre
Registration Desk and Breakfast
Name tags will be available at the registration desk on May 21 outside Peter Clark Hall (PCH) in the University Centre basement (UC) starting at 8:00 AM. Breakfast will be available starting at 8:15 AM.
Lunch
Food items will be labelled according to common allergens and dietary preferences. Those who requested specific dietary accommodations during the registration process will pick up their labelled lunch at a separate table. For those who specified vegetarian or halal, this food is available at the main food table.
Wi-Fi
External conference attendees can connect to the University of Guelph’s Wi-Fi by connecting to “uog-guest” using the following login credentials:
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Username: tli@uogconf.ca
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Password: teachingconf26
The eduroam network at U of G is also accessible to visiting scholars from other participating eduroam institutions. Simply connect to the eduroam Wi-Fi network using your home institution credentials. Before leaving your home institution, check that your device can connect to the eduroam Wi-Fi network. If you encounter any issues, contact your institution’s help desk for assistance.
Entrance and Locations of Events
All in-person events on May 21 are located at the University Centre (UC).
The main entrances on the north side (at Branion Plaza) and the south side (by the University Centre Bus Loops) feature power doors for accessibility. The north side entrance is sidewalk grade, and the south entrance has ramp access. In the centre of the UC building, there is a ramp to access upper and lower sections.
All events are accessible via the “North Elevator” next to the food court and Starbucks at the Branion Plaza entrance near the School of Fine Arts and the Bookstore (not the South Elevator near the entrance to the buses). There is a sign, “north,” written above the North Elevator. Please consult the Conference Schedule for room and floor numbers. Please note that the Basement level (Level 0) is the location of Peter Clark Hall.
Directional signs are on each floor near the elevators.
Washrooms
Accessible washrooms are located in the Basement (outside Peter Clark Hall), on the Third Floor, and the Fourth Floor.
There is an all-gender single-stall washroom on the south end of the Third Floor. Otherwise, washrooms are multi-stall and designated as women’s and men’s.
Working Towards a Scent-Reduced Environment
Please remember that we all share the air. To ensure the health and well-being of all those who study, work and visit here, please help us to maintain a scent aware campus. Switching to scent-free products may cause some minor inconveniences for some but will provide a healthier workplace for all.
Water Bottle Filling Stations and Water Fountains
Bring your reusable water bottle. There are water bottle filling stations and fountains located near the elevators in the Basement, and on the Third and Fourth Floors.
On the Main Floor, there is an additional water bottle filling station at the ramped entrance to the UC Chef’s Hall next to the Sorting Station near the North Elevators. There is another one located next to the College Royal display case at the back of the lounge near the South Entrance.
Emergency Procedures
For life-threatening emergencies, please phone 911 then 519-840-5000 (Campus Safety Office) or using a campus phone, dial x52000.
For non-life-threatening emergencies, please phone 519-840-5000 (Campus Safety Office) or using a campus phone, dial x52245.
Road Closures or other Service Disruptions
If there are any notices of road closures or any other disruptions, OTL will notify the registrants by e-mail ahead of the conference.
May 22: Virtual Day via Zoom
Photos and Audio/Video Recordings
Audio and video recordings will be taken of the keynote session on May 21.
Where are the Zoom links?
On Tuesday, May 19, you will receive an email from the Office of Teaching and Learning to the e-mail address with which you registered for the conference. There, you will find Zoom links to all of the virtual sessions.
- Please keep this email in an easily accessible location for the virtual conference day on Friday, May 22.
See the TLI 2026 Conference Program Page for all of the sessions.
Joining a Zoom Meeting
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Locate the email from OTL that contains all Zoom Meeting Links
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Find the appropriate Zoom meeting link and click. For TLI 2026, the link will begin with https://zoom.us/
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Select Allow if you are prompted to open Zoom.
Consult Zoom’s “Joining a Zoom Meeting” page for other methods for joining a meeting, including from the desktop client, mobile app, web browser, telephone, etc.
Zoom Basics
Participants icon: See who’s currently in the meeting. You can also access these options by hovering over your display name and selecting the three dots (“...”) icon:
- Rename: Change your screen name to display to other participants.
- Share My Pronouns/Unshare My Pronouns: If you have entered your pronouns in your profile, you can choose to share or unshare your pronouns in the current meeting. This feature requires Zoom version 5.7.0 or higher.
Show Captions icon: Captions are enabled at TLI 2025. Click on the CC button in the Zoom Ribbon.
Zoom Video Tutorials
Interested in learning more about Zoom? Check out Zoom’s “Getting Started with Zoom” video playlist on YouTube.
Search the Zoom Knowledge Base and Support for additional help topics.
Travelling to the University of Guelph
The University of Guelph is located centrally in the city of Guelph, with Gordon Street running through its core between Stone Road and College Avenue (to the south and north) and Victoria Road and Edinburgh Road (to the east and west). The following directions help guide you to campus parking lots P13, P14 and P15. Additional parking is also available in P19.
Parking Options
Attendees who do not currently have a University of Guelph parking permit must purchase a parking pass should they wish to park on campus for the conference. You may purchase a day parking pass for any of the conference days using this link.
A conference parking pass entitles conference attendees to park in lots P13, P14, P15 & P19. Please note that the parking passes must be displayed on the vehicle’s dashboard.
A conference parking pass entitles conference delegates to park in lots P13, P14, P15 & P19. Please note that the parking passes must be displayed on the vehicle’s dashboard.
Day parking fee: $13.25 including HST (+$0.30 transaction fee)
For more details on Visitor Parking on Campus, please consult the University of Guelph Parking website.
For a complete map of Campus Parking, please consult Campus Parking Services Parking Map and Directions.
If parking in P13, P14, or P15 it’s geographically closest and the most accessible and flat 10-15-minute walk to the University Centre
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P13 is located at the corner of East Ring Road and South Ring Road; walk down East Ring Road toward the Wellness Centre.
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P14 and 15 are across East Ring Road from a large parking lot beside the Wellness Centre and Athletics Centre.
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Walk toward the crosswalk lights that go across East Ring Road beside the Wellness Centre to your right, with the Athletics Centre just past that.
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You are walking on Reynolds Walk.
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Keep going until you reach the north entrance of the University Centre to your left at Branion Plaza.
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Elevator access
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Straight ahead, you will find the north entrance of the University Centre to your left. Signage will guide you from here.
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Enter the building and keep left to find the North Elevators to your right. Go down to Level 0.
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When getting off the elevator, go to your left, and then turn right into the main hallway.
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You’ll find the registration desk at the south entrance into Peter Clark Hall.
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Stairs access
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You can also keep straight, go down the stairs or ramp with the University Centre on your right.
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Take the first entrance into the University Centre on your right. Signage will guide you from here.
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When entering the building, go through the door immediately on your right to take the stairs down to the Basement level of the University Centre.
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When entering the main hallway, turn left and you’ll find the registration desk at the south entrance into Peter Clark Hall.
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If parking in P19, it’s a 10–15-minute walk to the University Centre
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From P19, walk southwest on College Ave E, up the hill toward the campus residences and then the Lang School of Business and Economics on your right.
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Wait at the lights to cross the street from Lang. Now you’re walking on Winegard Walk, past Creelman Hall and Johnston Hall on your left.
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Keep walking past McLaughlin Library on your right, down the ramp or stairs to the Cannon.
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You can keep right past the Cannon through Branion Plaza, until you reach the north entrance of the University Centre.
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Elevator access
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Straight ahead, you will find the north entrance of the University Centre. Signage will guide you from here.
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Enter the building and keep left to find the North Elevators to your right.
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When entering, take the door on your right to take the stairs down to the Basement level of the University Centre.
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When entering the main hallway, turn left and you’ll find the registration desk at the south entrance into Peter Clark Hall.
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Stairs access
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Keep straight in Winegard Walk. Go down the stairs or ramp with the University Centre on your right. Take the first entrance into the University Centre on your right. Signage will guide you from here.
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When entering the building, go through the door immediately on your right to take the stairs down to the Basement level of the University Centre.
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When entering the main hallway, turn left and you’ll find the registration desk.
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Driving Directions
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On the 401 South toward London, exit on Highway 6 North toward Guelph
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Or, continuing down South Ring Road E, turn right on E Ring Road, and then turn right into parking lot P14
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Turn left on South Ring Road E. From here, you can turn left into parking lot P13
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Turn right onto Stone Road
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Go North on Highway 6
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On the 401 North toward Toronto, exit on Highway 6 North toward Guelph
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Go North on Highway 6
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Turn right onto Stone Road
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Turn left on South Ring Road E. From here, you can turn left into parking lot P13
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Or, continuing down South Ring Road E, turn right on E Ring Road, and then turn right into parking lot P14
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Drive north toward Guelph on Highway 6
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Go North on Highway 6
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Turn right onto Stone Road
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Turn left on South Ring Road E. From here, you can turn left into parking lot P13
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Or, continuing down South Ring Road E, turn right on E Ring Road, and then turn right into parking lot P14
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Drive east toward Guelph on Highway 7.
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Turn right onto Highway 6 South.
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Turn left onto Stone Road
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Turn left on South Ring Road E. From here, you can turn left into parking lot P13
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Or, continuing down South Ring Road E, turn right on E Ring Road, and then turn right into parking lot P14
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Drive north toward Guelph on Highway 124 (or alternately see instructions on Via Highway 401 from Southern Ontario above).
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You will cross the interchange at Highway 6. Keep going straight.
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Turn right on Edinburgh Road South.
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Turn left onto Stone Road
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Turn left on South Ring Road E. From here, you can turn left into parking lot P13
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Or, continuing down South Ring Road E, turn right on E Ring Road, and then turn right into parking lot P14
Public Transit
There are a range of public transit options to the University Centre (UC) at the University of Guelph. At the south entrance of the UC, there is a bus loop, with stops for both Guelph Transit and GO Transit buses.
For GO train and bus services, check the GO Transit website. There is a limited GO train service between Guelph Central GO, Kitchener GO, and Toronto Union GO, the latter of which has stops at Bramlea, Brampton Innovation District, Mount Pleasant, Georgetown, and Acton.
GO buses also arrive at the UC from Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, North York, Georgetown, Mount Pleasant, Hamilton, and Waterloo. Once arriving at the University Centre, you can enter in the south entrance, go through the centre of the building, and find the north elevators near the north entrance near the food court and Starbucks.
Accessible Public Transportation
You can find more information and book transit via the Guelph Transit Mobility Services website.
Cycling and Walking Paths
The University of Guelph has excellent biking and walking accessibility, including dedicated bike lanes on certain roads. To learn more, consult with the City of Guelph Cycling and Walking website.
There are many excellent walking paths on campus, if you’d like a break, including the amazing 400-acre Arboretum on the east side of the campus (about a 10-15-minute walk from the University Centre), which features trees and plants from around the world.
Find Your Way on Campus
If you need some guidance in finding your way on the University of Guelph campus, consult with this map.