2026 CONFERENCE
CONVERSATIONS IN CLAY
MAY 23-24, 2026
ART GALLERY OF BURLINGTON
GENERAL INFORMATION
This page will be updated with information as it becomes available.
LOCATION
Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON L7S 1A9
CONFERENCE NOTES
•The FUSION conference is a scent-free environment.
•To reduce waste, the conference will not provide printed itineraries. When the itinerary becomes available, please download it to your mobile device, or bring a printed copy.
•There are no tickets for the conference. Please check in at the entrance upon arrival.
•The conference is CASHLESS! Pay by debit or credit at the vendor tables and for the raffle/mug and bowl table.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre
3063 South Service Rd., Burlington, ON
Dates: Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 2026
Rates (per night):
• Standard King with double pullout: $155.00 + 4% MAT + 13% HST
• Standard Two Queens: $155.00 + 4% MAT + 13% HST
Includes: Complimentary parking, Wi-Fi, Keurig coffee maker, mini-fridge
How to book by phone: Call 905-639-4443, ask for reservations, use group code: FCG
Cut-off: April 22, 2026
Cancellation: Changes allowed up to 72 hours before arrival. After that, one night room and tax will be charged.
Admiral Inn Burlington
3500 Billings Court, Burlington, ON
Dates: Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 2026
Rates (per night):
• Single or Double occupancy: $159.95 + taxes
• Triple or Quad occupancy: $169.95 + taxes
Includes: Complimentary breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi
How to book by phone: Call 905-639-4780 or 1-866-236-4661 and request the FUSION – Clay & Glass Association group
Cut-off: April 22, 2026. Unbooked rooms will be released after this date.
Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington
2020 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON
Dates: May 22–23, 2026
Rate :(per night):
•$215.10 + 13% HST + 4% MAT + parking
Room Type: Standard City View (King or Two Queens)
Includes: Complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi
Book by phone: 905-681-5400 or 877-681-0767 use group code: FCGC
Booking Deadline: April 22, 2026
Parking: $19.47 plus tax per vehicle, per day (subject to change)
Cancellations after 4:00 pm on May 21, 2026 incur a one-night charge
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 23
8:30 AM
•Conference opens, coffee on!
9:00 – 9:15 AM
•Welcome and opening remarks
9:20-9:50 AM
•Bruce’s slideshow
9:50-10:20 AM
•Tony’s slideshow
10:30 – 11:00 AM
•Morning break
•Raffle and 50/50 tickets on sale
11:00 - 11:30 AM
•Kiefer’s slideshow
11:30 -12:15 PM
•Demos continue
12:15 – 1:15 PM
•Lunch break
•Mug & Bowl table opens
•Presenter work available for sale
•People can mingle, shop vendors, purchase work, and ask questions etc.
1:30 – 3:30 PM
•Optional breakout sessions (pre-registration recommended)
•Main room stays open for watching Bruce, Tony, and Kiefer
3:30 – 4:00 PM
•Afternoon coffee break
•Ticket sales continue
•Mug & Bowl and presenter work sales
•Vendor Room open
4:00 – 5:00 PM
•Group reconvenes
•Final hour of demos
•Saturday raffle wrap-up
Sunday, May 24
8:30 AM
•Doors open and coffee on!
9:00 – 10:30 AM
•Three platforms running with: Tony, Bruce and Kiefer making work and sharing ideas
10:30 – 11:00 AM
•Morning break
•Raffle and 50/50 tickets on sale
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
•Raffle draw and continued demos with all three presenters
12:15 – 1:15 PM
•Lunch
•Vendor Rooms & Mug and Bowl sale Presenters’ work available
1:30 – 3:30 PM
•Optional breakouts continue and presenters continue to make
3:30 – 4:00 PM
•Afternoon coffee break
4:00 – 5:00 PM
•Final hour of demos
•Raffle draw 50/50 draw
4:45 PM
•Closing remarks and thank you.
