Taking place January 23-25, 2017 in Ottawa, the Cannexus17 National Career Development Conference will feature this just-announced lineup of Mega Sessions with well-known presenters on highly pertinent subjects:

• Carol Vecchio, Founder, Centerpoint Institute for Life and Career Renewal – A Map for Navigating Uncertainty and Transitions
• Gray Poehnell, Holistic Career Trainer & Co-Author, Guiding Circles – Crafting a Better Life
• Tony Botelho, Director, Career and Volunteer Services & Annette Santos, Director of Student Engagement and Retention, Simon Fraser University – It’s a Matter of Time (and Change): Collaborating to Better Support Post-Secondary Students
• Sarah Delicate, Outcome-based Performance Management Expert – Outcome-Based Performance Measurement in the Employment Sector: Are We Measuring the Right Things?

Cannexus17 is expected to bring together 900 career development professionals from education, government, community and private sectors. The conference is designed to promote the exchange of information and explore innovative approaches in the areas of career counselling and career development.

In addition, Cannexus17 will present three prominent Canadian keynote speakers – Roberta L. Jamieson, Marc Kielburger and Louis Cournoyer. Delegates will also be able to choose from more than 130 education sessions (to be announced in September), visit an Exhibitor Showcase of innovative programs and services in the career development field, and enjoy multiple networking opportunities.

Super Saver deadline for Cannexus is only three weeks away. Register by September 7 for the Super Saver rate. Pay only $450 for a full 3-day registration, a $125 savings off the regular $575 price. Special rates for members of supporting organizations, students and groups are also available.

The conference is presented by CERIC and supported by The Counselling Foundation of Canada with a broad network of supporting organizations.