"A great learning experience, very informative and inspiring, that helped me analyze the past, visualize the future and gave me some tools to work in the present and be part of the change. What an exciting journey!"

"I attended Cannexus24 virtually and truly enjoyed the amazing opportunities to participate watching live keynote presenters. I found the roundtable discussions a favourite as it allowed me to connect/network with other CD professionals. The live sessions as well as recorded presentations were of high calibre, very informative, packed with resources and insights to take back to share with my colleagues in the workplace. A BIG thank you to CERIC and the Cannexus24 volunteers for your dedicated/hard work to present an amazing experience virtually, bravo!"

"Whether you are new to the field or have decades of experience under your belt, Cannexus is the place to keep your knowledge up to date, feel the excitement of sharing new ideas, and make connections that will last a lifetime. You will always leave this conference with new energy and lots of plans to implement."

"Attending Cannexus24 offered fantastic opportunity to learn of new innovations and share best practices (and the not so good ones we grow from), not to mention the many fruitful conversations with folks tied to our work in so many ways."

"Cannexus23 virtual conference was absolutely empowering. As a first-time attendee, I can't put into words how much knowledge was brought together. I am excited to take this information to the office and start putting it to the test. Lastly, the diversity and inclusion throughout the conference was incredible. "

"Cannexus 2023 was an innovative, informative and well organized conference. I learned many new skills and insights that I will be implementing into my practice moving forward. The speakers were dynamic and interesting and I made many new connections through the networking opportunities that were available. I'll definitley be back next year!"

"It was an absolute pleasure to attend Canada's largest Career & Workforce Development Conference. Cannexus provides an incredible opportunity to network and build strong working relationships. The conference experience was inclusive and inspirational on all levels. "

"Strengthening relationships and collaborations is so essential for the career development community. Presenting and attending Cannexus23 virtually allows me to keep up with international trends and network with my peers from around Canada and the globe. "

"As a first time Cannexus attendee, the experience was FANTASTIC - thank you. I enjoyed and appreciated the mix of live and on demand sessions, the opportunity to network, the choice of keynote speakers and the topics presented were timely and relevant. The community building and diversity of perspectives was incredible. Feeling inspired, empowered and grateful."

"Whether it be a in-person or virtual event; the Cannexus Conference continues to be a highly regarded event within the career development field. With the calibre of speakers and plethora of sessions to choose from, it is my favourite event to attend each year."

"I like most about Cannexus is being surrounded by other individuals that are passionate about helping others in figuring out their career paths while approaching it & pairing it with other strengths & perspectives. It was empowering & motivating experience for me to be a part of such a wonderful movement."

"Whether virtual or face-to-face, there is no better way to meet, connect with and learn from members of the career community. It is easily North America's premier career conference."

"Cannexus20 was a great event packed with informative presentations and it allowed for meaningful connections with colleagues in the career development field. It was an energetic and engaging event."

"First ever Cannexus. If it's this good virtually I want to be at the next one in person!!"

"The atmosphere was fantastic. There were a lot of people who were there to learn. They were willing to listen, learn, but also to teach and share their knowledge."

"I have been to Ottawa to attend the Cannexus Conference in the past but I must say I loved the virtual experience. It was easy to navigate the platform and join sessions. I attended a number of sessions, but I also listened to many of the recordings. Great mix of topics, excellent speakers, and a lot of takeaways. I would definitely recommend Cannexus to my colleagues and friends."

"As a first-timer, Cannexus20 exceeded my expectations. The face-to-face contact with presenters, participants, exhibitors and speakers provided for a professional development and networking opportunity that went beyond the typical format. There was appropriate balance of content for both new and seasoned professionals as well as a spectrum of topics bringing together various levels of stakeholders in the field."

"The energy that surrounds you when you are with over 1,300 career development professionals is indescribable. Cannexus provides opportunities to learn, self-reflect, share ideas and connect with other professionals from all over Canada and beyond. We are stronger together, and Cannexus breaks down barriers and allows us to learn and collaborate with one another."

"I appreciated the opportunity to attend virtually. I felt connected to other professionals and communities. It gave a sense of hope in these challenging times that there are caring, committed professionals in our field to carry on developing our workforce and supporting individuals in reaching their potential."

"Cannexus provides a platform for career development practitioners, policymakers and employment innovators to engage, to learn and to share. Consider attending to build new relationships and explore what is happening in strengthening career development field across Canada."

"Cannexus22 was a timely and well-executed conference, though virtual the sessions were so engaging and empowering. A wide variety of rich and meaningful topics were covered. The organizers seemed to have put a lot of thought into sessions so that delegates could be empowered not only on the professional side of things but also everyday life issues we battle with hence conference was very encouraging & timely. Just what I needed at the right time."

"Best conference I have attended in the past few years! Beautiful city, amazing venue and super high-quality sessions that were relevant and forward-looking."

"It was my first experience with Cannexus. I was impressed by number of the events and choice of high-profile presenters. I am extremely happy that the organizers enable all the participants to access any of the sessions for additional six months, as the sessions were extremely informative and helpful. Thank you for this great opportunity to enhance my skills and knowledge. I am looking forward to attending the next Cannexus."

"Cannexus21 exceeded my expectations. The presenters were relevant and engaging and I am able to apply the material right away. The virtual format and schedule also made it easy to attend from the comfort of home and return to work in the afternoon."

"Cannexus is the one place where I can get out of my day-to-day box of service delivery and focus on the issues and ideas which brought me into the profession more than 20 years ago."

"I always get a lot out of Cannexus and this virtual edition was no exception. The content was inspiring and informative and the timing of the presentations allowed me to attend from The Netherlands where I live."

"I was able to gain insights and valuable information, tools and resources for both my personal career development and to use with my clients. The networking opportunities were invaluable. Connecting with others face-to-face is one of the greatest benefits of the conference."

"I have been desperate to attend Cannexus for many years..a silver lining of the pandemic was the ability to attend this year for the first time - virtually! I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about my ability to sit in front of a screen and learn. But learn I did. It was an amazing experience to join thousands of career development professionals, to connect for incredible learning and conversations, and inhale my favourite topic, career development...for the public good. I'm still digesting. Thank you!"

"Cannexus is a platform to connect with other career practitioners on a national level... to expand your knowledge and find solutions to challenges your organization might be facing on a local level."

"Virtual conferences take considerable planning and preparation by the organizers and presenters, yet the offering available to us as participants was numerous and varied. The opportunity to view additional sessions after the fact is greatly appreciated as too many interesting sessions were being offered at the same time! Thank you for everything you did to make this a learning opportunity for all of us near and far."

"This has been the 5th time I have attended the conference, including having 4-5 of my staffing team attend as well. The information has been invaluable for both professional & personal development of myself and team members. The variety of workshops/topics is refreshing, practical and useful. The venue is also superb and easy to access. Thank you once again for putting on such an amazing conference."

"Technology today is brilliant! Bringing people together in a learning environment to enhance their outlook, skillset, balance, network with others and have fun from your office chair or your dining room table."

"My favourite part of Cannexus was participating in conversations that I knew were happening in isolation across the country, but that by our coming together, we created a shared understanding of the place of these conversations in the national dialogue."

"Fantastic opportunity to be a part of something so big with people from across the country, learning, growing as a professional, sharing ideas virtually -- all the while staying safe from the confines of our own spaces! Simply a wonderful chance to enhance and further hone our skills as career development professionals."

"Heading to Cannexus is like a trip to another planet full of like-minded people with common ideals and a genuine passion for people. It is where I find my flock each year to learn, share and grow and fill my basket of inspiration."

"Excellent opportunity to learn from the experts in the field of career development in a supportive and encouraging virtual environment. The organizers ensured that the attendees and speakers felt as comfortable as possible interacting remotely. The quality of information and presentation materials was extremely impressive. Thank you."

"Cannexus is a great learning opportunity, a great place to connect with old friends and meet new ones. To meet others who share your passion and love of career development...you realize you are in the right spot at the right time."

"As a Cannexus first-timer, I walked away from the conference feeling like I had found "my people." I love that I was able to find a community of individuals who were as passionate about career development as I was and am leaving with so many new friends and colleagues that I had the pleasure of learning from, over just a few short days."