International Development Conference: Angles 2020

The International Development Conference is a one-day interdisciplinary conference held at the University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus. ACCESS will be leading a workshop on February 8.

International Development as a field is rife with contention and disagreement, as divergent approaches and conflicting conceptions of what “development” entails clash with each other. To truly understand the fault-lines within development practice and theory, one must first deconstruct an ever-expanding web of visions of what development is. No single issue in development exists in a void. Rather, every issue in the field finds itself the subject of several different and conflicting lines of thought.

In light of the renewed importance of the dialogue between different views of development, the International Development Conference 2020 will explore the different “Angles” from which development is viewed.

This year’s conference will be held at the University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Our Workshop on Building Your Own Organization

In addition to panels oriented around the theme, International Development Conference features workshops designed in partnership with organizations including ACCESS, to expose delegates to particular aspects of development.

From Passion to Action: Workshop by ACCESS

Thinking of taking action to address important issues or raise awareness of key causes? This is your crash course on how to launch your very own organization or project to make a positive impact in the world. We'll touch on everything from branding and organizational structure to funding and partnerships.

Come with an idea to develop further, or learn the process for when the inspiration kicks in to make a difference.

Facilitated by Daniel Francavilla and David Ip Yam of ACCESS at IDC 2020.

General tickets to the entire conference are only $25 and can be purchased online here. Complete schedule and speakers can be found here.

Free for High School Students

IDC is a fantastic opportunity for high school students interested in International Development Studies to spend some time at the University of Toronto, meet current International Development Studies faculty and students, and learn more about the field of International Development.

Thanks to the University of Toronto Admissions Office, high school students attend IDC for free! Just select the "High School Ticket (Deposit)" option when buying tickets on our Eventbrite page. Your deposit will be reimbursed at the door when you show your current high school ID.

The mission of the International Development Conference is to provide an engaging forum for students, academics, and development professionals to engage in critical and meaningful discussions pertaining to the field of international development. International development is a multidisciplinary field that studies and deconstructs a multiplicity of issues. This year's International Development Conference hopes to encourage people of all interests and disciplines to critically reflect on their practice, to put values of equity and sustainability at the forefront of all their decisions.