BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Exware Solutions Inc.//ExSite v3.8//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1474-@cacee.com DTSTAMP:20260418T163045 DTSTART:20231204 DTEND:20231207 SUMMARY:2023 CACEE National Conference DESCRIPTION: \n\n \n\n-- --\n\nGet ready to come together as a professi onal community this December! CACEE is thrilled to be hosting the 2023 C ACEE National\nConference on December 4th - 6th at the state-of-the-art BMO Institute for Learning (IFL) in Toronto, ON \n\n-- What can I exp ect at the 2023 CACEE National Conference? - --\n\n* A conference experi ence rooted in skill building, connection with 100+ employers and career educators, thought leadership, networking and showcasing innovation\n\n * Distinct Programming and Roundtable Forums for: Employers, Senior Care er Leaders, and Career Educators\n\n* Examination of critical issues sha ping the post-secondary to career transition landscape including: Inclus ion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA), AI and Emerging Techno logies, Strategic Talent Partnerships, Supporting International Students , Future Skills, Sustainability, Equitable Evaluation, and Cultivating T alent Pipelines\n\n* Celebration of excellence in career education, empl oyer branding, experiential learning, research, and campus recruitment a t the 2023 CACEE Awards\n\n* Hot Topic Discussions, Fun Social Events a nd Networking Receptions, Exhibitor Showcase and Vendor Demos, Dynamic S peakers, Panels and Plenary Sessios, and more... \n\n* Unique opportuni ties to:\n\n* Build Connection with Employer and Career Centre Partners\ n\n* Engage with Cutting Edge Research\n\n* Contribute to Advocacy Initi atives\n\n* Join Industry and Campus Tours\n\n* Engage in Appreciative I nquiry, Systems Thinking, and Collective Problem Solving\n\n* Participat e in Niche Communities of Practice\n\n-- Quick Links - --\n\n* Conferenc e Attendee Profile\n\n* Information About the Conference Venue\n\n* Even t Schedule & Conference Program\n\n* Plenary, Panel, & Fireside Chat Ses sions\n\n* Concurrent Sessions & Workshops\n\n* Communities of Practice Roundtables\n\n* TalentLink Reception\n\n* Hot Topics Tables\n\n* Excell ence in Innovation Showcase. - Poster Sessions\n\n* Innovation & Solutio ns Sprint\n\n* Social Events\n\n* Accommodations\n\n* Sponsors & Exhibit ors\n\n* Pricing & Key Dates\n\n* Health & Safety Protocols\n\n* Cancell ations, Refunds, and Transfers\n\n* Contact Us\n\n-- Conference Attendee Profile - --\n\n100+ professionals invested in supporting students, new graduates and early career talent in the transition from post-secondary studies to career success including:\n\nCampus Recruitment and Talent A cquisition Professionals | Early Career Talent Leaders | Career Educator s | Experiential Education and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Profession als | Senior Career Leaders | HR Professionals and Hiring Managers | Pro gram Staff and Leaders from Professional Associations/ Sector Councils | Partners, Funders, and Vendors supporting the Post-Secondary to Career Transition\n\nGeographic Breakdown of Attendees at the 2023 CACEE Natio nal Conference -\n\n12% Atlantic Canada & Quebec\n\n20% Western Canada\n \n67% from Ontario\n\nBack to Top\n\n-- Conference Venue -  --\n\nThe v enue for the 2023 CACEE National Conference is the BMO Institute For Lea rning (IFL) in Toronto, ON.\n\nMap & Directions     Venue Map & Floor Plan     Take a 3D Tour\n\n-- Additional Venue Details - --\n\nThis wonderful facility is equipped with everything needed to provide you wit h an amazing conference experience:\n\n* 100% accessible conference faci lities equipped with top-notch AV technology: Forum Conference Hall, Br eakout Classrooms and Learning Centres, Meeting Rooms, Exhibitor and Rec eption Halls and more...\n\n* Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the venue\ n\n* High quality meals that can be tailored to your dietary requirement s and a full range of snacks and beverages available throughout the con ference day\n\n* Easy highway access to both Pearson International Airpo rt and Downtown Toronto\n\n* More than ample FREE parking available for all attendees - 470 spots available\n\n* Affordable and comfortable opti on to stay on-site in the Executive Residence or choose one of the many nearby options for accommodation\n\n* A social centre equipped with fire places, TVs, a variety of seating options, pool tables, cash bar, and sp aces for 1:1 or small group meetings\n\n* Recreation facilities includin g a Gym and Pool for those staying on-site\n\nBack to Top\n\n-- Event Sc hedule & Conference Program -  --\n\nThe National Conference will take place over 3-days - December 4th - 6th, 2023. The Conference Agenda prov ides an at-a-glance view of the sessions, events, and networking that wi ll be a part of the conference program.\n\nConference attendees will als o want to review the 'Know Before You Go' package which is chock-full of logistics and event details that will help you prepare for and fully en gage in your conference experience.\n\nDownload the Conference Agenda     Download the 'Know Before You Go' Package\n\n-- Sessions & Programm ing Highlights - --\n\nThere is a fantastic programming and learning lin e-up in-store at the 2023 CACEE National Conference including:\n\n-- Ple nary, Panel, & Fireside Chat Sessions --\n\nIn our three plenary and one fireside chat sessions throughout the conference, we will explore the:  \n\n* evolving landscapes in Experiential Learning & Skill Building acr oss our talent ecosystem \n\n* critical role of Career Influencers in c reating safe, meaningful, and sustainable career pathways \n\n* new nor mal and social contract in the workplace \n\n* impact of the AI revolut ion in our space and on the future of work\n\nSession Summaries for the Plenary, Panel, & Fireside Chat Sessions \n\nFeatured speakers include:  \n\n* Imran Mouna - Director, Strategic Partnerships | InStage\n\n* Katherine St. Louis – Associate Director, Resources & Operations  | Experiential Learning & Career Development | Laurier \n\n* Mitch Gudge on - Director, Partnerships & Special Projects Experiential Learning | Career Advancement Centre | Smith School of Business, Queen’s Univers ity\n\n* Candy Ho, EdD, CCDP - Assistant Professor, Integrative Career and Capstone Learning | College of Arts - University of the Fraser Vall ey\n\n* Candace Stewart-Smith - Director, Centre for Experiential and C areer Education (CECE) | University of the Fraser Valley\n\n* Dinuka Gu naratne - Director of Career Development and Experiential Learning | N ortheastern University – Vancouver\n\n* Lisa Taylor - President | Ch allenge Factory Inc.  \n\n* Mary Barroll  - President & CEO | Talent Egg \n\n* Monica Goyal - Director of Legal Innovation | Caravel LLP | Instructor | TMU Lincoln Alexander School of Law\n\n* Dave Mayers, PhD - Chief Scientist and HR & AI Adoption Expert | Knockri\n\nBack to Top \n\n-- Communities of Practice (CoP) Roundtables  --\n\nThese roundtabl e discussions are an opportunity to niche-down into your areas of intere st and role in strengthening the early talent pipeline. While there is a facilitator for each CoP, they are there to nurture dialogue rather tha n to lead it. So come prepared to exchange ideas, tap into collective ex pertise, share successes and key learnings, identify approaches to commo n challenges, and foster connection with colleagues. \n\nThere are 6 Co P Roundtables to choose from:\n\nRound One - Monday, December 4th, 2023 | 2:15 - 3:30 pm \n\n* Senior Career Leaders – University \n\n* Camp us & Early Talent Recruitment Strategy – Employers & Professional Asso ciations \n\n* Optimizing Strategies & Best Practices for Student Engag ement \n\nRound Two - Monday, December 4th, 2023 | 3:45 - 5:00 pm\n\n* Colleges – Career Educators & Leaders \n\n* AI & Technology – Appli cations in Career Education \n\n* Building Working Alliances with Indus try – Employer Relations \n\nExplore Key Topics of Discussion for Eac h CoP Roundtable\n\nBack to Top\n\n-- Concurrent Sessions & Workshops -- \n\nTuesday, December 5th, 2023\n\nFull Session Summaries\n\nIn these le arning blocks you will have the opportunity to choose sessions that: \n \n* fit with your personalized goals for your professional development a nd learning at the conference. \n\n* are aligned to your role as a seni or leader, career educator, or employer\n\n* engage in interactive sessi ons rich in tangible learning outcomes, strategies, and approaches you can apply in your day-to-day \n\n* explore topics that are top of mind in our work supporting students and new graduates in navigating their tr ansition from school to the workplace. \n\n* are led by subject matter experts, innovators, and leaders in our space.\n\nHighlights include:\n\ nBuilding Inclusive Career Pathways for Early Talent  \nDr. Guang Ying Mo - Director of Research | Diversity Institute\nDr. Juan Marsiaj - Dir ector of Research (Special Projects) | Diversity Institute\nEdmund Sofo  - Partnership Development Manager | Diversity Institute\n\nLeaders Le ading Leaders\nDiana Kawarsky - President | The Soft Skills Group\n\nF ostering Collaboration for International Student Employment: Bridging Or ganizations, Ecosystem Partners, and Post-Secondary Institutions\nPat Ch aisang - Founder & CEO | Isempower\nRamneet Brar -Co-Founder & COO |  Isempower\n\nPrivilege.  Fostering Collaborative Partnerships that Sup port Indigenous Students Begins with Understanding Positionality.\nJanet Westbury - Regional Associate Director, Central Canada | CEWIL\n\nAI in Career Education & Experiential Learning: How Seneca Polytechnic Uses AI Simulations to Support Student Interview Success\nSheila Bruce - Ma nager, Career Ready Programming | Seneca Polytechnic\nImran Mouna Dire ctor, Strategic Partnerships | InStage  \n\nAccess & Inclusion: Creat ing a Hub for Collaboration, Knowledge Building, and Digital Resource Sh aring\nChris Hussey - Access & Inclusion Officer | Conestoga College\n Alice Michaud - Associate Director, Talent Development & Career Service s Talent Hub | Conestoga. College\n\nWork Integrated Learning, Career E ducation, and Inclusive Recruitment Practices – Showcasing Employer Pa rtnerships\nDr. Fiona Deller - Special Advisor | Diversity Institute\n Mary Vourakes - Program Manager (ADaPT) | Diversity Institute\n\nBack to Top\n\n-- TalentLink Reception --\n\nMonday, December 4th, 2023 | 5:3 0 - 7:00 pm\n\nWhat better way to cultivate the early talent pipeline th an fostering connections between career educators and employers? This fu n-take on speed networking will provide a forum for employers to build t heir brand awareness amongst career influencers and for career educators to pitch how their students and new grads can help meet employers’ ta lent needs. \n\nThe event is also a great opportunity to share innovati ve programs (e.g., experiential learning, diversity focused initiatives, new graduate rotational programs, and more) with each other and identif y ways to collaborate.\n\nThis session is proudly sponsored by the 2023 TalentLink Reception Partner, The Direct Sellers Association of Canada.\ n\nBack to Top\n\n-- Hot Topics Tables --\n\nExcited and want to get a j ump on things before the official start of the conference program for th e day? Why not fuel your morning by joining one of the Hot Topic Table d iscussions – where ideas sizzle, perspectives blaze and innovation spa rks! Join a few of your colleagues in exchanging insights on the hottest trends, issues, and topics in our space. \n\nIf a table is full, feel free to grab another and expand the conversation. Or should one of the c onference sessions spark a conversation you’d like to continue or you have another burning question you would like to explore, invite a few co lleagues to join you. \n\nWhile these conversations are entirely option al (we get it if you just want to start your day with a hot cup of coffe e…) sometimes it’s the unstructured conversations that ignite amazin g ideas! \n\nTuesday Hot Topic Tables | 8:00 - 8:30 am\n\n* Topic # 1 â €“ Centring Reconciliation in Career Education and Early Talent Acquisit ion Programming for Indigenous Students \n\n* Topic # 2 – Supporting Student (and our own) Mental Health Both During Peak Periods and All-Yea r Round \n\n* Topic # 3 – Salary Transparency in Job Postings: What†™s the Impact? \n\n* Topic # 4 – How Can We Empower the Next Generati on of Innovators & Changemakers? \n\nWednesday Hot Topic Tables | 8:30 - 9:00 am\n\n* Topic # 1 – Measuring the Impact & ROI of Career Educat ion and Campus Recruitment Initiatives \n\n* Topic # 2 – Accessibilit y by Design in Career Education and Campus Recruitment \n\n* Topic # 3 – Green Skills and Careers in Sustainability\n\nBack to Top\n\n-- Exce llence in Innovation Showcase - Poster Sessions --\n\nTuesday, December 5th, 2023 | 11:45 am - 12:30 pm\n\nDive into groundbreaking research, in sights, and initiatives as a part of the Excellence in Innovation Showca se. Don’t miss these poster sessions for a first-hand look at the fore front of career education and campus recruitment as you: \n\n* explore a research collaboration out of Dalhousie and Mount Saint Vincent Univer sity investigating the impact of career education on students’ compete ncy development and career readiness \n\n* uncover data-driven excellen ce in student engagement at the UTM Centre \n\n* are inspired by the im pact of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems Mentorship Program at UBC  \n\n* contribute to charting the course in refreshing the CACEE Competen cies \n\nMore details about the Poster Sessions and presenters are avai lable on the Conference Agenda.\n\nBack to Top\n\n-- Innovation & Soluti ons Sprint - --\n\nWednesday, December 6th, 2023 | 10:35 - 11:50 am\n\n They say two minds are better than one! What about 100+? This session is all about applying a systems-thinking approach to address emerging tren ds and issues in career education and early talent recruitment. Through your lens as a senior leader, career educator, or employer we will gener ate ideas, solutions, opportunities, and innovative approaches that will push boundaries, empower excellence, and advocate for the importance of our critical work cultivating the early talent pipeline.\n\nBack to Top \n\n-- Social Events - --\n\n-- Dinner and Social Event - --\n\nOn Tuesd ay evening, be sure to join in the fun over a casual dinner, take part i n a spirited chocolate and candy sculpture competition, and enjoy some d own time with your fellow conference attendees! This event is proudly sp onsored the 2023 CACEE National Conference Social & Networking Partner, Enterprise Mobility\n\n-- Networking Suite - --\n\nJoin your conference colleagues for a cup of good cheer, a game of pool or darts, conversatio n, and fun after your conference programming day in the Social Centre.  \n\nOn Monday, this will be a more informal event that has been coined â €˜Networking Unplugged’ and on Tuesday, we will keep the good times ro llin’ after our Dinner and Social Event sponsored by Enterprise Mobili ty.\n\nBack to Top  \n\n-- Accommodations -  --\n\nStill looking to B ook Accommodations? You can do so here. The exclusive CACEE rate is $23 0/night which includes breakfast each day and dinner (when not otherwise a part of the conference program). The CACEE booking window is December 3rd – 6th and you may book any combination of evenings therein. \n\n Arriving on Sunday, December 3rd? The BMO IFL has opened-up additional r ooms, so you are now able to amend your reservation to include this add itional night at the CACEE exclusive rate. In addition to dinner on Sund ay, your package will also include breakfast and the option for lunch (b efore the conference starts in the afternoon) on Monday.\n\nBack to Top  \n\n-- Sponsors & Exhibitors - --\n\nThe National Conference is a wond erful vehicle to showcase your organization and build your brand amongst an engaged audience of career educators, employers, and other professio nals focused on the post-secondary to career transition. \n\nCACEE asks you to join us thanking event sponsors for the 2023 CACEE National Conf erence -\n\n-- Social & Networking Partner - --\n\n-- TalentLink Recepti on Partner - --\n\n--   --\n\n-- President's Luncheon & 2023 CACEE Awar ds Partner -  --\n\n-- Exhibitors - --\n\nCACEE is excited to host the  following Exhibitors as a part of the Exhibitor Showcase at the 2023 CA CEE National Conference:\n\n* CERIC\n\n* CEWIL\n\n* Direct Sellers Assoc iation of Canada\n\n* Enterprise Mobility\n\n* InStage\n\n* North Star T alent\n\n* Smith School of Business - Queen's University Executive Educa tion\n\n* TalentEgg\n\nLooking to be a Sponsor or Exhibitor at the 2023 CACEE National Conference? Download the 2023 Sponsorship Package or rea ch out to us at events@cacee.com to explore and secure your sponsorship at the National Conference. We look forward to partnering with you!\n\ nBack to Top\n\n-- Pricing & Key Dates -  --\n\nRegister for the 2023 C ACEE National Conference using the registration links at the bottom of t his page.  Please note that in order to access the Member Rate, you nee d to be logged into your CACEE account.\nStandard Conference Rate\nNovem ber 6th - November 24th\n\nCACEE Member - $800 | Non-Member - $925\n\n ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \n\nGroup Rates for 3 conference attendees or more are available.  Plea se contact the CACEE National Office at events@cacee.com to coordinate registrations involving a group rate.\n\nAfter November 24th, registrati on is only available by contacting the CACEE National Office at events@ cacee.com and is subject to subsequent approval by the conference venue .\n\nBack to Top\n\n-- Health & Safety Protocols - --\n\nClick here for more information about the BMO IFL’s commitment to health and safety. In accordance with the Province of Ontario’s reopening plan, CACEE wi ll take direction from the Ministry of Public Health in accordance with the latest provincial guidelines. \n\nAs of March 21, 2022, masks are n ot required at the BMO IFL. Though masks are NOT mandatory as of this da te, they will still be encouraged for both guests and employees and high ly recommended for those who are immunocompromised, at high risk, or who choose to still use them. Proof of vaccination is no longer required at the BMO IFL. \n\nPlease note this may be subject to change but complia nce with all government regulations at the time will be required and enf orced at the conference.\n\nBack to Top \n\n-- Cancellation, Refunds, a nd Transfers - --\n\nRequests for cancellations or refunds need to be ma de by contacting the CACEE National Office at events@cacee.com.\n\n* Can cellation requests received by October 4th, 2023 – Registrants will re ceive a full refund less a $75 administrative fee.\n\n* Cancellation req uests received between October 5th – November 4th, 2023 – Registran ts will a receive 50% refund.\n\n* No refunds will be issued for no-show s or cancellation requests received after November 4th, 2023. Substitute attendees are permitted.\n\nSubstitute attendees are possible up until registration on-site at the conference venue opens at 12:00 pm Eastern o n December 4th, 2023.  Please e-mail events@cacee.com to confirm subst itute attendee details as soon as possible.\n\nIf payment is not receive d prior to the opening of registration on-site at the conference venue a t 12:00 pm Eastern on December 4th, 2023, CACEE reserves the right to ca ncel an attendee/attendees registrations without prejudice or liability. \n\nCACEE also reserves the right at any time to change the conference v enue, topics or speakers, and to cancel the conference without prejudice or liability, other than, except where a force majeure (which will have the same meaning as in the applicable contracts with the third party su ppliers in connection with the conference) event applies, a refund of th e conference fees paid. If, because of a force majeure event(s), the CAC EE National Board of Directors determines that the conference needs to b e cancelled, CACEE may deduct fees (determined by reference to the amou nts which CACEE is required to pay to third parties under contracts ente red into in connection with the conference) to any and all refunds issue d. Copies of the contractual arrangements with third parties, including the force majeure provisions of those contracts, can be made available t o members on request.\n\nBack to Top\n\n-- Contact Us -  --\n\nIf you h ave any questions or would like additional information about the 2023 CA CEE National Conference, please do not hesitate to reach out to the CACE E National Office at events@cacee.com. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR