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As 2025 draws to a close, professionals still have time to attend end-of-year conferences and plan for events scheduled in early 2026. This round-up highlights key conferences taking place across Canada during the winter season that aim to help career professionals gain key skills, explore emerging trends, share knowledge and expand their networks.
Student Success Summit (Brainstorm)
Nov. 25-26, 2025 | Online
Brainstorm Strategy Group is holding its Student Success Summit online over two days this month. The summit is intended for post-secondary professionals, including institutional leaders, recruitment and admissions, and career service professionals wanting to enhance student retention, belonging and career readiness
CACEE Conference 2025
Nov. 26-28, 2025 | Guelph, ON
The National Senior University Career Leaders Symposium will be held over three days at the University of Guelph, with the aim of bringing together senior leaders from across Canada to collaborate, share insights and address emerging challenges in career services.
Dec. 3-4, 2025 | Toronto
CESBA, a provincial non-profit professional association that represents, advocates for and supports adult and continuing education program staff across Ontario, will hold its 2025 conference in Toronto. The theme of this year’s conference is Optimism, Resilience, Connection and offers attendees two days of learning, knowledge-sharing and networking.
International Conference on Education & Workforce Development
Dec. 20, 2025 | Montreal, QC
This one-day, in-person conference is designed for experts, researchers and practitioners in the fields of education and workforce development to discuss the latest trends and innovations to bridge the gap between education and industry needs.
Cannexus26 (CERIC)
Jan. 29-31, 2026 | Hybrid – Virtual and In-person in Ottawa
Canada’s largest bilingual conference focused on career and workforce development will be held virtually and in person over three days in January. Cannexus explores research, policy and practice, and will examine the impact of career development on education, the economy and social justice.
This year’s keynote speakers are:
- Sonny Wong, Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto, Canada who practises career-focused positive counselling
- Spencer West, globally renowned speaker and disability advocate
- Farah Nasser, award-winning Canadian journalist
- Susan Aglukark, award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter
EDCO Conference and Showcase
Feb. 2-4, 2026 | Toronto
The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) 69th Annual Conference allows economic developers from across Ontario to learn, collaborate and shape the future of the province’s economic growth.
QUARIERA
Feb. 11-13, 2026 | Lévis, Quebec
QUARIERA is an annual conference that gathers employment professionals from across Quebec to explore innovative practices in employability and socio-professional integration. Attendees have the opportunity to attend workshops, discussion sessions and an exhibitor fair, as well as networking opportunities.
The Forum – National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB)
Mar. 26-28, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada
The Forum 2026 is a national gathering for workforce leaders, employers, educators and partners dedicated to strengthening communities and building competitive economies. Next year’s conference will be held over three days in Las Vegas.
