About Cannexus

CERIC presents Cannexus – Canada’s bilingual Career Development Conference

A hybrid Cannexus for 2025!

Cannexus25 will  be a hybrid conference with a live in-person portion to be held at the Rogers Centre Ottawa (formerly Shaw Centre) in Ottawa, Canada and a virtual portion. It will take place January 27-29, 2025. Last year, our in-person conference drew more than 1,000 delegates and our virtual conferences nearly 1,000, making Cannexus the largest bilingual conference of its kind in the country.

This dual format for the 19th annual conference offers the best of both worlds. No matter how you participate, Cannexus will provide an accessible, content-rich and value-packed opportunity for Canada’s career development communities to convene, share and learn.

Career development for public good

Cannexus brings together those across the career and workforce development ecosystem to explore research, policy and practice. The conference will examine the impact of career development on education, the economy and social justice. You will share innovative approaches and exchange information with your peers.

The experience

Whether you are part of the in-person or virtual conference, you will be able to access:

  • 100+ sessions both live and on-demand
  • Presenters from across Canada and around the globe
  • Networking opportunities
  • Partners showcasing their products and services
  • Recordings that are available for three months

In-person or virtual: Experience Cannexus your way!

Many of you are excited to be connecting again face-to-face with colleagues. At the same time, we’ve all come to appreciate the convenience of virtual events. We are planning a hybrid program that makes the most of each format. There will also be intersection points throughout, with virtual and in-person attendees coming together.

Accessible pricing

In order to provide the broadest and most inclusive access, Cannexus offers accessible pricing, starting with its Super Saver rate plus deep discounts for groups, students and members of supporting organizations.

An Outstanding Program

Conference delegates can listen to world-class keynotes and choose from a wide variety of concurrent sessions. Sessions will provide practical skills-building content to help you adapt to a rapidly shifting environment. You’ll also be part of critical big-picture conversations around redefining career development. Topics include:

Future of work & workplaces

Effective career counselling and coaching

Labour market information

Empowering jobseekers

Justice, equity, diversity & inclusion

Trauma-informed practice

Youth employment

Talent management & leadership development

AI & new technology/tools

Workforce & community economic development

Cannexus provides delegates the opportunity to participate in both of Canada’s official languages with dedicated French-language programming.

By participating in Cannexus, conference delegates will benefit by enhancing professional development, organizational productivity and client service effectiveness.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Academics & Students
  • Career Development Practitioners
  • Career Educators, Trainers & Facilitators
  • Career & Guidance Counsellors
  • Career & Life Coaches
  • Co-op & Work-Integrated Learning Specialists
  • Employment Advisors
  • Executive Directors, Managers & Co-ordinators
  • Human Resource Professionals
  • Job Developers
  • Mental Health, Social Services & Immigrant Services Workers
  • Vocational Educators & Trainers
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists
  • Workforce Planners & Community Economic Development Professionals

About Cannexus CERIC presents Cannexus
– Canada's bilingual Career Development Conference

After initially being planned as a hybrid, Cannexus22 will now be a fully virtual conference. The conference takes place January 24 - 26, 2022. In 2021, our virtual conference drew more than 2,300 participants.

This 16th annual Cannexus conference will once again provide an accessible, content-rich and value-packed opportunity for Canada's career development communities to convene, share and learn.

Career development for public good

Cannexus brings together those across the career and workforce development ecosystem to explore research, policy and practice. The conference will continue to reimagine the impact of career development on education, the economy and social justice as pandemic recovery unfolds.

The experience

You will be able to access:

  • 150+ sessions both live and on-demand
  • Presenters from across Canada and around the globe
  • Recordings that are available for six months
  • Networking opportunities
  • Exhibitor Showcase

Introducing a BONUS ​virtual conference day, Cannexus Reflections on Feb. 4. Scheduled to take place just over a week after the conference ends, all attendees are invited to attend this day (included in your registration). The bonus day is intended to help you to reflect on what you heard and to facilitate you taking action.

Special pricing

In light of ongoing financial constraints, this instalment of Cannexus will continue to offer special Gratitude rates plus deep discounts for groups, students and members of supporting organizations.