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Around the World Sessions (Virtual and In-person)

International speakers from around the world will present on global topics of broad interest. These sessions will take place on every conference day, both in-person and virtual.

Hybrid Sessions (Virtual and In-person)

Each live conference day will include several hybrid sessions. These sessions will consist of keynotes, Main Stage presentations, plenary discussions, the opening of each day, Wileman Award and the closing ceremony. They will be streamed live from the in-person Cannexus to the virtual platform. All hybrid sessions will be fully accessible, featuring simultaneous interpretation in French, as well as English and French captioning.

Keynote Sessions (Virtual and In-person)

Each conference day will feature one live plenary keynote session. The keynotes will take place in Canada Hall 1&2 at the Shaw Centre and be streamed into the virtual conference platform. All keynote sessions will be fully accessible with simultaneous interpretation into French and English captioning.

Military Stream

A “Military-connected” stream will focus on supporting veterans and their families transitioning from military to civilian employment or on to further education. This special stream is being presented in conjunction with the launch of CERIC’s new Military 2 Civilian Employment: A Career Practitioner’s Guide.

Supporting organizations

Supporting organizations in the career development field partner with Cannexus to promote the conference to their members and networks. Members of supporting organizations receive a 20% discount on Cannexus registration.

Live Plenary Sessions (Virtual, In-person and In-person Viewing Party)

Each live conference day will feature at least one live plenary session. These sessions include keynotes and will consist of a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A period.

Sector Leaders Sessions

Aimed at Executive Directors, Directors and Senior Managers across the career and workforce development sector, these sessions examine organizational, sectoral and economic changes and what they means for decision-makers and change agents in our communities.

Workforce Development Spotlight

The Workforce Development Spotlight takes the form of one whole Block of five presentations on Monday, January 24 from 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm ET. It will explore how workforce strategies increase community capacity and improve employment opportunities through systemic change.

Exhibitor Showcase (Virtual and In-person)

The Exhibitor Showcase brings together organizations who offer programs, products and services of interest to career development professionals.

Live Concurrent Sessions (Virtual and In-person)

Live concurrent presentations take place on every conference day. These sessions feature a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A period. Some have single presenters while others have multiple panellists.

Main Stage (In-person and Virtual)

A select concurrent session in every block will take place in Canada Hall 1&2 at the Shaw Centre and be streamed into the virtual conference platform. These sessions are fully accessible with simultaneous interpretation into French and English captioning.

On-Demand Sessions (Virtual)

Pre-recorded on-demand sessions will be released in batches on each conference day at designated times. The on-demand sessions are 30 minutes in length.

Hallway Meetings (virtual)

These video-based group (4-5 people) matchmaking sessions take place during one break each day. If you sign up for Hallway Meetings, CERIC will randomly match you with other attendees and schedule the Zoom Meeting in your personal schedule in the virtual conference platform. Attendees interested in participating in Hallway Meetings can sign up when they register on the Cannexus registration form.

Spark! Session (Virtual and In-person)

This is the Cannexus version of TED Talks. You will have the opportunity to listen to a unique speaker who will “spark” you to think differently about your work.

*All virtual sessions will be recorded and available for all in-person and virtual attendees to view in the platform for three months following the conference.