Consider partnership opportunities that meet your marketing and organizational goals!
The virtual component of Cannexus26 will take place over two days: Monday and Tuesday. The in-person conference will run for two and a half days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
The virtual and in-person portions of Cannexus are mostly separate but include sessions that bridge both experiences. Keynotes and main stage sessions will be presented simultaneously in both formats, streamed live from the Rogers Centre Ottawa into the virtual conference platform on the Monday and Tuesday. New for Cannexus26, virtual attendees will receive recordings of Wednesday’s keynote and main stage sessions.
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.
Cannexus offers an unmatched opportunity to reach an audience of career development practitioners, career counsellors and related professionals from across Canada in both English and French languages.
Partner with Cannexus, the country's largest bilingual career development conference, attracting close to 2,000 professionals from across Canada and beyond.
Engage with an expected 2,000 attendees—including practitioners, educators, policymakers, and employers—actively seeking new tools, partnerships and solutions.
Align your organization with renowned speakers and global thought leaders, positioning your brand at the forefront of innovation and best practices.
Stand out from the crowd with tailored partnership packages designed to create a memorable and lasting impression.
Stay top-of-mind with delegates through 100+ sessions delivered live, on-demand, in-person and virtually—ensuring your brand remains visible for three months post-event.
Maximize your brand’s exposure with high-impact visibility across both in-person and virtual platforms—before, during and after the conference.
Build meaningful relationships and spark impactful conversations through curated networking events and interactive activities.
Amplify your reach with exhibitor opportunities in both physical and virtual spaces, guaranteeing your message connects with every attendee.
These partnership packages are designed to allow your organization to show thought leadership and let attendees understand your organizational strengths and priorities.
Organize (in conjunction with CERIC) a panel session taking place in the plenary hall on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 13:15-14:15 ET which will be streamed into the virtual platform. Gain exposure and provide thought leadership to the whole Cannexus audience of close to 2,000 virtual and in-person participants. This session is fully accessible with simultaneous interpretation into French and English captioning.
Gain exposure during this high-calibre plenary keynote session, including the opportunity for you to deliver introductory remarks and moderate the Q&A. All keynote sessions will take place at the Rogers Centre and be streamed into the virtual platform. These sessions are fully accessible with simultaneous interpretation into French and English captioning.
Introduce the session and moderate the Q&A for these popular concurrent in-person sessions. These sessions will be streamed from the Rogers Centre into the virtual platform with simultaneous interpretation into French and English captioning and will engage both audiences.
Show delegates your commitment to reconciliation by subsidizing a very popular session that builds awareness and understanding of our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Partner with CERIC on these popular international sessions. Sessions will feature global speakers taking place in different time zones around the world. They can be in-person or virtual depending on the session.
Support emerging employment and career development practitioners in attending the Cannexus26 conference.
Subsidize 15 scholarships for Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA) members to attend the virtual portion of the 2026 Cannexus conference.
Introduce a speaker and moderate the Q&A in one of the in-person or live virtual sessions! Note: this excludes Keynotes, Spark!, Around the World and all special sessions.
Lead an interactive mini-session of 30 minutes at the Rogers Centre during the lunch break to engage the attendees and familiarize them with your organization.
These partnership packages are designed to give your organization visibility by enhancing the delegate experience.
Celebrate Cannexus’s 20th anniversary with our special Branded Anniversary Swag package. Share memorable, branded items that highlight this milestone and keep your brand visible with attendees.
All participants are invited to this reception on Monday evening in the Exhibit Hall and the Parliament Foyer, where they will be offered wine and a mini-buffet.
Gain recognition by sponsoring the virtual conference platform, allowing your brand to stand out as part of our robust online experience.
Give delegates the opportunity to charge their mobile devices at a charging station in the Exhibit Hall!
Give delegates a place to relax and refresh in this high visibility lounge in the Parliamentary Foyer.
Gain exposure to all our in-person attendees with your company logo branded on the conference bags!
An anticipated 1,200 delegates will be wearing your organization’s logo for all three days!
Over 15,000 subscribers receive Cannexus e-blasts each month. By becoming a Cannexus partner early, you’ll maximize the number of e-blasts that feature your organization’s name and logo.
High visibility on the app splash page before and during Cannexus while delegates are engaged with their smartphones and other mobile devices.
Become a Hospitality Partner and showcase your brand during one of the most anticipated aspects of the conference when delegates connect over a meal.
We recognize that large conferences can be overwhelming at times. On Monday and Tuesday, sponsor a quiet place for conference attendees to get away from the hustle and bustle.
Become a Gamification Partner and engage attendees through interactive and rewarding experiences using the PheedLoop App.
Ensure seamless connectivity throughout the conference by sponsoring one of the most visible and highly used features at Cannexus—Wi-Fi access.
A dedicated package providing individualized accessibility services for attendees, such as on-demand personal support staff, navigation assistance and more. The partner’s logo will be featured on all accessibility communications and signage, highlighting your commitment to an inclusive conference experience.
Show delegates your organization’s commitment to French accessibility by subsidizing translation taking in Canada Hall 1 & 2. All these sessions will be streamed from the Rogers Centre into the virtual conference platform.
Show delegates your organization’s commitment to accessibility by subsidizing the English captioning taking in Canada Hall 1&2. All these sessions will be streamed from the Rogers Centre into the virtual conference platform.
Become a Volunteer T-shirt Partner and gain prominent brand visibility by having your logo featured on the official volunteer t-shirts worn by all conference volunteers.
Provide refreshments to energize delegates while they network with colleagues and make new connections.
Support the networking opportunities available to virtual attendees and gain significant visibility among the virtual audience.