From May 24–27th the 2026 ACE-WIL x CACEE Conference brings our professional communities together at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC for four days of learning, collaboration, and connection.

Set against the backdrop of the Thompson Valley, this joint conference brings together the provincial community of ACE-WIL BC/Yukon and the national network of CACEE to share ideas, spark innovation, and explore how our work is evolving in the current career education, WIL, and campus recruitment climate.

We are honoured to gather on the traditional and unceded territory of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, within Secwépemc’ulucw, the traditional lands of the Secwépemc people.

Why Attend?

Attending the 2026 ACE-WIL x CACEE Conference is more than a professional development opportunity - it’s a strategic investment in your own career, realizing your team's goals and objectives, the students you work with, and your organization.

The conference program features pre-conference workshops, two full days of learning with 50+ concurrent sessions, along with keynote and plenary sessions, an exhibitor showcase, and dedicated opportunities for networking and relationship-building.

Your conference experience also includes:

• Welcome Reception on Sunday evening
• Two breakfasts, two lunches, networking breaks throughout the conference
• President’s Dinner & Social on Monday evening
• Complimentary transportation to the conference venue and special events from official conference accommodations

Meet our Keynote Speaker: Greg Stewart - a two-time Paralympic gold medalist and TRU graduate - will be our keynote speaker, challenging us to embrace discomfort, adopt a growth mindset, and reflect on how we show up as our best selves through trust, ownership, and integrity.

Here are just some of the reasons to attend:

Conference Theme

This year’s theme, Reimagining the Future of Work-Integrated Learning and Careers, highlights how disruption - whether technological, societal, or economic - can drive innovation in WIL, campus recruitment, and career development.

Across the program, sessions will also be anchored by conference sub themes including:

• Career Education, Skills Development and Readiness
• Collaboration, Employer and Community Partnerships
• Innovation and Diverse Forms of WIL
• Indigenous Perspectives, Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Well-being
• Teaching, Learning and Training

Who Will Be There?

This conference brings together those who lead, deliver, and support experiential learning, career readiness, and recruitment initiatives, including:

• Career Educators and Advisors – supporting student skill development, career planning, employer relations, and transition to work
• Faculty and Instructors – integrating experiential learning, reflection, and assessment into curriculum
• Employer and Industry Partners – building meaningful student skill development and work experiences, recruitment pathways, and partnerships
• Community Organizations and Nonprofits – engaging in WIL and community-based experiential learning opportunities
• Researchers, Students and Emerging Professionals – interested in innovative approaches to career development, early talent recruitment, and WIL design
• Post-Secondary Leaders and Policymakers – advancing institutional strategies and policies that strengthen WIL and campus career ecosystems

Whether you are a leader, recruiter, strategist, practitioner, or instructor, this conference provides a collaborative space to exchange ideas, share evidence-informed practices, and explore new approaches to preparing students for career success, meet talent needs and prepare for the future of work.

Build Your Case to Attend

Attending the 2026 ACE-WIL x CACEE Conference is an investment in learning, partnership development, and sector insight. To help you make the case, we have put together a package with talking points, program value highlights, and approval request templates.

Click here to access the package.

Plan Your Experience

Registration Rates

Early Bird (until April 17th, 2026)
CACEE or ACE-WIL Members: $499 | Non-members: $550

Standard Rate (April 18th onward)
CACEE or ACE-WIL Members: $599 | Non-members: $650

Full Time Student Rate
$399

Click here to learn more about the conference and to register today! 

Accommodations 

To provide you with a range of options to suit your budget and comfort, room blocks have been secured at multiple hotels and in residence on campus. 

FREE bus transportation will be available for the short ride to/from the conference venue and special events from all official conference accomodations.

Click here to view and book accommodations. Reserve early as space is limited. 

Partner with Us as a Sponsor

The 2026 ACE-WIL x CACEE Conference offers a premiere opportunity to connect with a highly engaged national audience of career educators, WIL leaders, faculty, employers, and community partners.

Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are designed to support visibility, relationship-building, and direct engagement with delegates throughout the conference.

Click here to access the conference sponsorship package.

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To learn more about and register for the conference, please visit the joint conference website or e-mail us at events@cacee.com.  We can't wait to welcome you to Kamloops this May!!