Featuring TED-style talks that “spark” us to think differently about our careers, CERIC is pleased to announce the Spark! presenters for the 2019 Cannexus National Career Development Conference:

• Hannah Alper, Blogger, Activist, Author – Issue + Gift = Change
• Hamoon Ekhtiari, Founder & CEO, Audacious Futures – Building the Google Maps for the Future of Work & Learning
• Sekou Kaba, Olympian & Motivational Speaker – Say Yes to Hardships
• Caitlin Tolley, Algonquin from Kitigan-Zibi & Ontario Lawyer Licensing Candidate – Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow

Canada’s largest bilingual career conference, Cannexus is expected to welcome 1,000 professionals from education, community, government and private sectors to explore innovative approaches in career counselling and development. The conference takes place January 28-30, 2019 in Ottawa.

There will be more than 130 education sessions to choose from and multiple networking opportunities. Delegates can also extend their conference learning by attending skill-building pre-conference workshops in addition to world-class keynotes, Mega sessions featuring well-known thought leaders, and an Exhibitor Showcase. Watch for the full preliminary programme to be posted by late September.

A variety of registrations packages are available at very competitive rates. Take advantage of the Early Bird rate by registering by November 7 for only $500. Special discounts are available for members of supporting organizations, students and groups of five or more.

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