CERIC introduces 2025/2026 Board of Directors and Advisory Committees
September 15, 2025
Explore 140+ sessions: Program now available for Cannexus26 conference
The Cannexus26 program has now been released for both the virtual and in-person conference, taking place January 26–28, 2026. The program includes more than 140 education sessions to help you respond to the changing dynamics of the labour market, emerging technologies and evolving career pathways.
Cannexus, Canada’s largest bilingual career development conference, brings together professionals across the career and workforce development ecosystem to explore research, policy and practice. The Cannexus26 theme – Evolving Work, Expanding Impact: 20 Years of Cannexus – speaks to the profound transformations in the world of work and the expanding role of career development in navigating this complexity.
Last year, nearly 2,000 career, employment and workforce professionals took part in Cannexus, both in person and virtually. This year, attendees will again be able to join in Ottawa or online, with all virtual sessions recorded and available for three months post-conference.
Inspiring keynotes
Cannexus26 features four powerful keynote speakers:
- Farah Nasser, award-winning journalist and former Canadian national news anchor
- Susan Aglukark, Inuk singer/songwriter and advocate
- Spencer West, motivational speaker, content creator and human rights activist
- Sonny Wong, Registered Psychotherapist and Professional Counsellor
Here is just a sampling of the sessions on offer:
- AI & Innovation Trends You Need Know
- Underemployment Among Post-secondary Graduates: Examining a Critical Issue
- Beyond the Resume: Giving Soft Skills the Credit They Deserve
- Resilience and Readiness: Mental Wellness in Job Search Support
- Essential Job Development Practices in the Tech Sector
- What Indigenous Learners Need for Career Education
- Neurodiversity-affirming Career Development
- Beyond Career Day: Creating Real Skills Through Industry Partnerships
- Group Career Development for Vulnerable Youth
- Moving Beyond Trauma-informed Approaches
- Gain Impact & Scale with Older Adults to Live with Grace, Dignity & Mischief
- Using Bite-sized Learning in Career Development
Delegates can save by registering by the Early Bird deadline of Friday, Nov. 7. The cost during Early Bird is $310 for the virtual and $542 for the in-person conference. Groups of 5 or more save a further 20% off Early Bird rates as do members of supporting organizations.