Canada’s Career Development Conference
Why attend Cannexus:
We are planning your 17th annual Cannexus conference as a hybrid. Delegates can choose to attend in-person in Ottawa or participate virtually, with intersection points throughout bringing everyone together.
With the inclusion of a virtual option, Cannexus encourages involvement from presenters and attendees across the country as well as internationally to broaden perspectives and enrich programming.
Bringing career development communities together to convene, share and learn, Cannexus will explore the impact of career development on education, the economy and social justice.
To allow the broadest access, including the opportunity for whole teams to attend virtually, Cannexus will again offer affordable pricing with special discounts for groups, students and members of supporting organizations.
Founder and CEO
Tareq Hadhad is telling his story. He was a Syrian refugee and now living his new life in Nova Scotia. He is the founder and CEO of Peace by Chocolate, the recipient of the EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2021 for Atlantic, named one of the Top 25 Immigrants in The Maritimes and awarded RBC’s top Immigrant Award and Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020. All of this has happened since Tareq’s arrival to Canada in December 2015 as a newcomer.
In 2012 the Hadhad’s factory that housed the family chocolate-making business were destroyed which forced them to seek safety. Passionate about peace and entrepreneurship, his family relaunched their business to recreate the chocolates they once exported across the Middle East.
In January 2020, Tareq received his official Canadian Citizenship which garnered international attention and has become one of the greatest accomplishments of his life.
Tareq has spoken at several events for corporate, government and not for profit organizations both in person and online. He has done over 500 interviews with different news teams across the globe. Tareq speaks on the compelling story of his family, the positive impact of Syrian newcomers and the spirit of entrepreneurship and giving back.
Gain knowledge from 150+ live and on-demand sessions in both English and French
Meet like-minded delegates and build connections through networking activities
Be informed and inspired by diverse, world-class keynotes and presenters
Engage with organizations that offer programs, products and services to help your work
Have access to session recordings for six months to keep learning
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