ARIDO Townhall and AGM 2026 recap

A meaningful moment of transparency and governance took place on March 26, 2026 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, as the ARIDO Board walked members through the Association’s 2025 progress during the Townhall, while members helped shape the future of the profession during the AGM. The event created a space for important conversations and connection across the community.
We also officially welcomed ARIDO’s new Executive Director Jeremy Vandermeij.

New members of ARIDO’s Board of Directors

During the AGM, we also announced several newly elected members of the board that will be joining ARIDO’s Board of Directors.

Vice President position
Golnar Raissi-Dekhordi, ARIDO

New Director positions
Svetlana Pihut, ARIDO
Nadia Cannataro, ARIDO

In case you missed this year’s ARIDO Townhall and AGM, here are some photos from the event.

Thank you to everyone who joined in person and virtually, and to the industry partners for being part of this important day for ARIDO.

CEU Reporting form

If you wish to claim your CEU credits for attending the Townhall and AGM 2026, (each one is worth 1 GE CEU credit), you can do so by filling out the CEU reporting form in ARIDOaccess on the Ontario Summit CEU Reporting & Meeting Documents page. (You will be asked to log in)

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