Theme: Power in Perspective
World Affairs Conference
North America's largest and Canada's oldest annual student-run current events conference.
WAC has reached
10k+ students ・ 80+ schools ・ 35+ countriesSince 1983, WAC has been a place for high school students to listen, learn, and discuss a variety of topics ranging from STEM, education, social justice, sustainability and diversity & inclusion. Through keynote speakers, plenary panels, as well as interactive sessions such as networking with the speakers themselves, students have the opportunity to hear directly from world renowned leaders as well as discuss ideas with their peers.
Led by a team of students from Upper Canada College and Branksome Hall, through many months of hard work WAC each year brings together an extraordinary roster of speakers to share their perspective on current topics affecting our society.
In the end, WAC is more than just a conference; it's a space where innovative thinkers get to come together and engage in discussions with like minded individuals.
WAC 2026 Speakers
Paul Goddard
CEO and President of Pizza Pizza
Chris Hadfield
Astronaut and Former Commander of the International Space Station
Martin Kon
Former CFO of YouTube, President Emeritus of Cohere
Arwa Damon
Former CNN Senior International Correspondent, Founder of INARA
Marci Shore
Chair of Intellectual European History at U of T, Former Yale Professor
Malcolm McAdie
Wildlife Veterinarian, Saved Canada's Most Endangered Mammal
Myck Kabongo
Former NBA Player, D1 College Coach
Neil Hetherington
CEO of Daily Bread Food Bank
Tzeporah Berman
Founder of Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
Mark Cohon
Former CFL Commissioner
Joseph Lace
Managing Director of JP Morgan
Jack Armstrong
Play by Play Commentator for the Toronto Raptors
Isaac Lax
Head of Roster Planning for the Toronto Raptors
Greg Meredith
Retired NHL Player, Serial Entrepreneur
Michael Serbinis
Founder and CEO of League and Three Angels Capital, Former CEO at Kobo, Critical Path, DocSpace, Zip2
Alaa Murabit
Founder of The Voice of Libyan Women
