The Largest Online Forum for Leaders Who Work With Fathers
Fathers 2026 brings together leaders of organizations, channels, programs, and services that work directly with fathers and families. Whether you run a support group, manage a nonprofit, counsel families, or provide professional services to dads — this forum is for you.
This is an exclusive, closed-door forum where leaders candidly share what they've learned, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities to improve their work in the year ahead. All voices are welcome — this is an inclusive discussion, free from political bias or religious affiliation. The forum is free for approved leaders and open by invitation only after application review.
Building on the Success of Fathers 2025
Fathers 2025 was a landmark event — bringing together real dialogue, practical skills, and powerful connections that participants took home and put into action. Fathers 2026 continues that momentum online, making it possible for leaders worldwide to join.
Fathers 2026 → Fathers 2027 in Vancouver
Fathers 2026 is not just an event — it's a stepping stone. The leaders who join this online forum will help shape and build the biggest in-person fatherhood conference the world has seen: Fathers 2027 in Vancouver, Canada.
2025 — The Foundation
200+ participants, 26 organizations, real community impact in Vancouver.
2026 — Leaders Connect Online
3-day closed-door online forum. Learn from each other, share challenges, and explore opportunities.
2027 — Vancouver Global Conference
The biggest fatherhood conference, built by the leaders of Fathers 2026.
Join the Fathers 2026 Online Forum
This is a closed-door event. Submit your interest below and our team will review your application. Approved leaders will receive forum access details by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fathers 2026 is designed for leaders who run organizations, programs, or services that work with fathers — whether you lead a support group, manage a nonprofit, host a podcast, create content, write policy, or counsel families. This closed-door format means you can speak freely about what's working and what isn't.
- Share what's working — and what isn't — in your programs and organizations
- Discuss challenges unique to working with fathers and families
- Learn from leaders in law, counselling, media, policy, healthcare, and more
- Plan together how to run better, reach more fathers, and make a bigger impact next year
- Help shape the agenda for Fathers 2027 — the first in-person global conference in Vancouver
The forum runs October 9 – 11, 2026, from 9 AM to 1 PM Pacific Time each day. It is fully online — you can join from anywhere in the world.
Leaders who run organizations, channels, programs, or services that work with fathers and families — including lawyers, counsellors, social workers, therapists, educators, and other professionals. This is an invitation-only event; submit your interest and our team will review your application.
The forum is free for approved leaders. There is no registration fee.
No. Fathers 2026 is an inclusive discussion that welcomes all voices. It is not politically biased and is not affiliated with any religion. Leaders from every background are encouraged to participate.
Fathers 2027 will be the biggest in-person fatherhood conference, planned for Vancouver, Canada. The leaders of Fathers 2026 will directly help shape and build that event. This online forum is a key step on that road.