Your 2023 Conference Hosts, the Deafblind Network of Ontario are excited to WELCOME YOU to the DbI 18th World Conference in Canada’ National Capital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  We will gather at Canada's most-visited museum which presents the events, people and objects that have shaped the nation. This architectural gem is located in Gatineau, Quebec, directly across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill. Marvel at the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles in the Grand Hall and learn about the traditions and achievements of Canada's Indigenous nations in the First Peoples Hall. In the Canadian History Hall - the largest and most comprehensive exhibition about Canadian history ever created - you can explore the diverse experiences and perspectives of real people.  Food stations will give you a taste of Canada and a Cash Bar will be available. This wonderful evening of networking, meeting old friends and making new ones will be the perfect start of our time together. 

Group transport to the museum is provided. Please assemble in front of the Westin Ottawa hotel at 7:00 p.m. to load onto the buses.