Conference season will be back in full swing this fall, as many events return to in person or integrate learnings from virtual conferences of recent years. Looking to present? Check out the conference calls for proposals, with some deadlines quickly approaching.
Upcoming calls for proposals
IAEVG Conference
Proposals deadline: Sept. 9 | Conference: Dec. 6-8, 2022, Seoul, South Korea
The IAEVG 2022 International Conference will be hosted by the National Youth Policy Institute of Korea in cooperation with the Asian Regional Association for Career Development. All proposals must be submitted in English and will be reviewed by two members of the scientific committee. The organizer will provide a Korean-English simultaneous interpretation service during the conference for keynote speeches and regular paper sessions only.
Future Workforce (Brainstorm Strategy Group)
Proposals deadline: Sept. 29 | Conference: Dec. 7-8, 2022, Virtual
This virtual conference will feature multiple tracks of workshops on a wide range of topics related to campus recruitment, student engagement and developing tomorrow’s talent.
2023 NCDA Global Career Development Conference
Proposals deadline: Oct. 3 | Conference: June 29-July 1, 2023, Chicago, US
The 2023 NCDA Global Career Development Conference theme is “Career Development Around the World: Making Connections and Increasing Access to Impact the Global Labor Market.” Career development practitioners, facilitators, counsellor educators, counsellors, specialists and others are encouraged to submit proposals for the 2023 conference.
2022 OCEA Fall Symposium (Ontario Cooperative Education Association)
Proposals deadline: Oct. 13 | Conference: Nov. 13-14, 2022, Blue Mountain, ON
Check back on the website for details.
IPPA World Congress on Positive Psychology (International Positive Psychology Association)
Proposals deadline: Oct. 31 | Conference: July 20-23, 2023, Vancouver
Positive psychology researchers and practitioners are encouraged to create a submission to present at the IPPA World Congress. IPPA is offering two webinars to guide applicants through the process of creating a great submission.
Conferences
2022 National Apprenticeship Symposium: The Future of Apprentice Learning (Canadian Apprenticeship Forum)
Oct. 18 | Ottawa and virtual
This symposium will explore the future of apprentice learning from the apprentice, educator and trainer perspective. Future trends include digitalization, building green and accessible training for a diverse workforce. Sessions will focus on the utilization of digital tools, climate change and accessing training in the language of one’s choice.
SEMM Forum (Brainstorm Strategy Group)
Oct. 24-26 | Toronto
SEMM Forum provides an opportunity for everyone on campus to have a positive and sustainable impact on the institutional outcomes that support student success. A preliminary program is available.
CPHR Manitoba HR Conference 2022
Oct. 25-26 | Winnipeg
After a two-year hiatus, CPHR Manitoba is looking forward to returning to an in-person conference for members. The conference will explore the theme of “EN ROUTE: Moving HR Forward,” examining new ideas, new perspectives and new ways of doing business.
2022 Futures Workforce Development Conference (FirstWork)
Oct. 26-28 | Blue Mountain, ON
This year’s Futures Conference is on the theme of “Reunited and Reimagined.” This in-person gathering follows last year’s virtual event, which brought together over 300 attendees. Check back on the website for more details.
Nonprofit Driven 2022 (Ontario Nonprofit Network)
Nov. 2-3 | Toronto
Nonprofit Driven is Ontario’s largest public policy forum and is an important gathering for non-profit leaders, community organizers and policymakers to collaborate and form strategic partnerships while having a bit of fun! This year’s conference schedule will intentionally include longer breaks and built-in opportunities for attendees, staff and supporters to connect.
ASPECT BC Conference
Nov. 3-4 | Victoria
The 2022 ASPECT BC conference is on the theme “The Changing World of Work.” Attendees can expect two days of programming with 26 sessions to choose from; two keynote speakers, government representation, panel discussions, and collaborative workshops; and content for frontline workers, career developers, and organizational managers and leaders.
Let’s Get to Work (Manitoba Association of Career Development)
Nov. 4 | Winnipeg
MACD’s Let’s Get to Work conference will feature keynotes from Natalie Bell, People and Culture Consultant, Instructor, Facilitator and Coach, and writer and filmmaker Sonya Ballantyne. The conference will also include the presentation of Awards of Excellence.
Fanshawe Ignite – A United Future
Nov. 5 | London, ON
Inspired by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, this free career conference looks at the theme of “A United Future.” Ignite 2022 will bring together Fanshawe students and community partners to share knowledge and collaborate around topics that directly connect to the UN’s established goals for a united future.
Career Jam (Career Thought Leaders)
Nov. 7-11 | Virtual
Career Jam explores the latest trends in the careers industry, with discussions from experts across the globe. It offers an opportunity for participants to share their thought leadership and gain valuable new insights.
Rethinking Disability Conference (Ontario Disability Employment Network)
Nov. 14-16 | Toronto
ODEN’s conference exploring the theme “The Future of Work” is designed for employment service agencies and businesses to enhance their professional development, increase capacity, and learn new skills to apply to their services and inclusive hiring processes. This year, ODEN has added a Business Sector Stream.
2022 CACEE National Conference
Nov. 15-17 | Virtual
The 2022 CACEE National Conference, “Building High Impact Campus Recruitment Strategies and Partnerships,” will be held virtually on the Pheedloop Platform. Attendees can expect social events, engaging sessions, industry networking and more.
Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL)
Nov. 15-17 | Toronto
On the theme of “Re-imagined Performance and Learning,” the I4PL conference is the premier event for performance and learning professionals to develop new skills while connecting and building their network of L&D professionals across Canada.
Career Education Society (CES) Annual Fall Conference 2022
Nov. 21-22 | Vancouver
The 2022 CES Career Education Society Fall Conference invites attendees to share their story. All career development practitioners play a role in bringing awareness to youth to help them view their own career development as a series of related experiences – their story. By encouraging students to tell their own story, career educators can help students visualize future opportunities and discover what knowledge, tools and allies they will need access to continue their journey.
New Brunswick Career Development Association (NBCDA) Conference
Nov. 22-24 | Fredericton
The NBCDA 2022 “Making Connections” Conference is designed to promote the exchange of information and explore innovative approaches in career development. This year’s event aims to maintain the momentum of previous conferences and nurture and make new connections.
CESBA Conference 2022 (Ontario Association of Adult and Continuing Education School Board Administrators)
Nov. 23-25 | Toronto
The annual CESBA Conference offers a wide range of professional networking and learning opportunities to inform and inspire exemplary practice in adult and continuing education (A&CE) across Ontario. It will include more than 20 sessions, including plenary, panel and performing arts presentations by young Ontarians.
Disability and Work in Canada 2022 (DWC 2022) Conference
Nov. 29-30 & Dec. 7-8 | Virtual
The theme for this year’s conference is the “Disability, inclusion and belonging in the Canadian Workplace,” with subthemes for each day:
- Disability in the workplace
- Inclusion in the workplace
- Belonging in the workplace
- Inclusive workplace strategy
