When Words Collide 2026

It's the opening ceremonies! Join us for this fast and furious kick off to When Words Collide 2026. 

Our welcome event includes a land acknowledgement and drum blessing, some short speeches(yay, speeches) and then a very lively In Conversation with celebrated fantasy author Terry Brooks, and his successor, Delilah Dawson as they ZOOM in for the conference from the far corners of the globe.

Special WWC Peeps present include: 
>>>Alexandra Writers Centre Society (AWCS) Exectutive Director Robin Van Eck
>>>AWCS Board Chair/WWC Committee Chair Sarah Johnson
>>>AWCS Program Director Community Engagement/ WWC Committee Member Special Events, Precious de Leon
>>>WWC Festival Director Nicole Zylstra

And then it's off to the races! See you there :)