This conference is the first international conference on abortion to be held in Canada so this is truly history in the making! We are delighted with the response to our call from all over the world and know that this event will provide an opportunity to engage with the variety of issues, perspectives, and contexts in which abortion is discussed today. We called this conference “Abortion: The Unfinished Revolution” for good reason – this is an issue that continues to spark debate, controversy and activism. We anticipate that we will all have an opportunity to reflect on our own research, to rant about the need for change, and to perhaps even identify strategies and solutions to implement in our various contexts. At a minimum, it is an opportunity to build community and networks through which to continue our work.