"Another great Cannexus conference! Great to meet other folks across Canada (and beyond) doing amazing work, sharing ideas, inspiration and getting connected for future collaborations. Thank you!"

"Thank you for an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues, connect with subject matter experts and grow my knowledge base as a career practitioner. I was inspired, informed and reinvigorated."

"Cannexus is a space for career professionals to connect and it is so great to see a higher presence of Indigenous peoples in attendance this year!"

"I absolutely loved the conference! It brought together the entire ecosystem, creating a true sense of community where, despite our differences, we all spoke the same language—sharing challenges, solutions and insights. Over these three days, I gained valuable updates on the labour market and sector trends, made meaningful connections with key players, and discovered new service providers from across different provinces. The experience was energizing and inspiring! Thank you for bringing us together and fostering such a strong, supportive network."

"An amazing conference that offers opportunities to engage with other providers; networking at it's finest. A wealth of career development information! 5 stars."

"It was a great experience to connect with career professionals and be a part of this community. Career makes an impact on everything and it's great to have the opportunity to learn how we can improve our ways to support jobseekers and help them be who they are and bring the best of themselves to the labour market."

"The Cannexus25 conference has been an inspiring, eye-opening and truly transformative learning experience over the past three days. The event featured outstanding keynote speakers, exceptional presenters, and insightful content that left a lasting impact. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to engage with such thought-provoking discussions and innovative ideas."

"Attending Cannexus25 for the first time was an incredible experience! Every session I attended was both inspiring and insightful, providing valuable perspectives that will enhance my work in employment services. The conference brought together passionate professionals, engaging discussions and practical strategies that I can apply in my role. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect and grow within the career development field. I look forward to attending again in the future!"

"Cannexus25 shared stories, platforms and mutual understanding. The conference allowed for individuals to share the relevant goals and passions when discussing career development. The conference allowed many of us to seek knowledge and bring light to topics we thought would stay in the dark. Resources provided were at the forefront in allowing us all to connect in a more tangible way along with the personal connections of like-minded individuals both faced with resilience and adversity in this work!"

"Cannexus25 was the connection/reconnection/rejuvenation experience that I needed! I walked away feeling reminded of why I love what I do."

"Cannexus25 was an excellent opportunity to learn from and with other professionals in this industry. The various topics, perspectives and innovative ideas were energizing, motivating and thought provoking. The event offered a reminder of the importance of our work, the necessity to evolve, and our responsibility to change modalities when they are not working for our clients."

"At Cannexus25, I was truly impressed by the diverse range of workshops and networking opportunities. The sessions were rich with actionable insights, and the community atmosphere was incredibly welcoming. I especially enjoyed the chance to engage with thought leaders in the field of career development and connect with professionals from across the country. It was a great experience for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and build meaningful connections!"

"A great learning experience, very informative and inspiring, that helped me analyze the past, visualize the future and gave me some tools to work in the present and be part of the change. What an exciting journey!"

"I attended Cannexus24 virtually and truly enjoyed the amazing opportunities to participate watching live keynote presenters. I found the roundtable discussions a favourite as it allowed me to connect/network with other CD professionals. The live sessions as well as recorded presentations were of high calibre, very informative, packed with resources and insights to take back to share with my colleagues in the workplace. A BIG thank you to CERIC and the Cannexus24 volunteers for your dedicated/hard work to present an amazing experience virtually, bravo!"

"Whether you are new to the field or have decades of experience under your belt, Cannexus is the place to keep your knowledge up to date, feel the excitement of sharing new ideas, and make connections that will last a lifetime. You will always leave this conference with new energy and lots of plans to implement."

"Attending Cannexus24 offered fantastic opportunity to learn of new innovations and share best practices (and the not so good ones we grow from), not to mention the many fruitful conversations with folks tied to our work in so many ways."

"Cannexus23 virtual conference was absolutely empowering. As a first-time attendee, I can't put into words how much knowledge was brought together. I am excited to take this information to the office and start putting it to the test. Lastly, the diversity and inclusion throughout the conference was incredible. "

"Cannexus 2023 was an innovative, informative and well organized conference. I learned many new skills and insights that I will be implementing into my practice moving forward. The speakers were dynamic and interesting and I made many new connections through the networking opportunities that were available. I'll definitley be back next year!"

"It was an absolute pleasure to attend Canada's largest Career & Workforce Development Conference. Cannexus provides an incredible opportunity to network and build strong working relationships. The conference experience was inclusive and inspirational on all levels. "

"Strengthening relationships and collaborations is so essential for the career development community. Presenting and attending Cannexus23 virtually allows me to keep up with international trends and network with my peers from around Canada and the globe. "

"As a first time Cannexus attendee, the experience was FANTASTIC - thank you. I enjoyed and appreciated the mix of live and on demand sessions, the opportunity to network, the choice of keynote speakers and the topics presented were timely and relevant. The community building and diversity of perspectives was incredible. Feeling inspired, empowered and grateful."

"Whether it be a in-person or virtual event; the Cannexus Conference continues to be a highly regarded event within the career development field. With the calibre of speakers and plethora of sessions to choose from, it is my favourite event to attend each year."

"I like most about Cannexus is being surrounded by other individuals that are passionate about helping others in figuring out their career paths while approaching it & pairing it with other strengths & perspectives. It was empowering & motivating experience for me to be a part of such a wonderful movement."

"Whether virtual or face-to-face, there is no better way to meet, connect with and learn from members of the career community. It is easily North America's premier career conference."

"Cannexus20 was a great event packed with informative presentations and it allowed for meaningful connections with colleagues in the career development field. It was an energetic and engaging event."

"First ever Cannexus. If it's this good virtually I want to be at the next one in person!!"

"The atmosphere was fantastic. There were a lot of people who were there to learn. They were willing to listen, learn, but also to teach and share their knowledge."

"I have been to Ottawa to attend the Cannexus Conference in the past but I must say I loved the virtual experience. It was easy to navigate the platform and join sessions. I attended a number of sessions, but I also listened to many of the recordings. Great mix of topics, excellent speakers, and a lot of takeaways. I would definitely recommend Cannexus to my colleagues and friends."

"As a first-timer, Cannexus20 exceeded my expectations. The face-to-face contact with presenters, participants, exhibitors and speakers provided for a professional development and networking opportunity that went beyond the typical format. There was appropriate balance of content for both new and seasoned professionals as well as a spectrum of topics bringing together various levels of stakeholders in the field."

"The energy that surrounds you when you are with over 1,300 career development professionals is indescribable. Cannexus provides opportunities to learn, self-reflect, share ideas and connect with other professionals from all over Canada and beyond. We are stronger together, and Cannexus breaks down barriers and allows us to learn and collaborate with one another."

"I appreciated the opportunity to attend virtually. I felt connected to other professionals and communities. It gave a sense of hope in these challenging times that there are caring, committed professionals in our field to carry on developing our workforce and supporting individuals in reaching their potential."

"Cannexus provides a platform for career development practitioners, policymakers and employment innovators to engage, to learn and to share. Consider attending to build new relationships and explore what is happening in strengthening career development field across Canada."

"Cannexus22 was a timely and well-executed conference, though virtual the sessions were so engaging and empowering. A wide variety of rich and meaningful topics were covered. The organizers seemed to have put a lot of thought into sessions so that delegates could be empowered not only on the professional side of things but also everyday life issues we battle with hence conference was very encouraging & timely. Just what I needed at the right time."

"Best conference I have attended in the past few years! Beautiful city, amazing venue and super high-quality sessions that were relevant and forward-looking."

"It was my first experience with Cannexus. I was impressed by number of the events and choice of high-profile presenters. I am extremely happy that the organizers enable all the participants to access any of the sessions for additional six months, as the sessions were extremely informative and helpful. Thank you for this great opportunity to enhance my skills and knowledge. I am looking forward to attending the next Cannexus."

"Cannexus21 exceeded my expectations. The presenters were relevant and engaging and I am able to apply the material right away. The virtual format and schedule also made it easy to attend from the comfort of home and return to work in the afternoon."

"Cannexus is the one place where I can get out of my day-to-day box of service delivery and focus on the issues and ideas which brought me into the profession more than 20 years ago."

"I always get a lot out of Cannexus and this virtual edition was no exception. The content was inspiring and informative and the timing of the presentations allowed me to attend from The Netherlands where I live."

"I was able to gain insights and valuable information, tools and resources for both my personal career development and to use with my clients. The networking opportunities were invaluable. Connecting with others face-to-face is one of the greatest benefits of the conference."

"I have been desperate to attend Cannexus for many years..a silver lining of the pandemic was the ability to attend this year for the first time - virtually! I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about my ability to sit in front of a screen and learn. But learn I did. It was an amazing experience to join thousands of career development professionals, to connect for incredible learning and conversations, and inhale my favourite topic, career development...for the public good. I'm still digesting. Thank you!"

"Cannexus is a platform to connect with other career practitioners on a national level... to expand your knowledge and find solutions to challenges your organization might be facing on a local level."