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Growing Talent

April 29 - May 1, 2024

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre | Calgary, Alberta

Growing talent for a resilient future

CICan’s annual Connection Conference is the only event of its kind. Hosted in collaboration with Bow Valley College and SAIT, this year’s theme will offer postsecondary leaders and stakeholders from across Canada and around the world the opportunity to discuss, share, and be inspired by how we are growing talent for success in a rapidly changing world.

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2024

What to expect

CICan’s annual conference attracts over 1,200 attendees from around the world; It is a networking goldmine and a learning accelerator for postsecondary professionals. The 2024 Connection Conference will be guided by seven streams and will feature thought-provoking panels, transformative workshops, and keynote addresses by world-renowned speakers. This event is designed to be beneficial for leaders at every level within the college and institute system.

Our Keynote Speakers and Panels

Michael Fox

President & CEO
Indigenous & Community Engagement

Leading with Strength

Indigenous Women in Entrepreneurship

An Indigenous Lens on AI

Transforming the Future of Education, Communication, and Knowledge-Sharing
What past attendees are saying...

Absolutely humbled to attend this captivating and engaging session. Such a powerful story and such amazing entrepreneurial spirit.

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Streams

Embracing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

This stream will look at how institutions can ensure that equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are part of their operational plans and strategic priorities. With social justice on the minds of the students we serve and the staff we employ, embracing EDI practices is a key to organizational success. Sessions will focus on promising practices, lived experiences and growth opportunities when implementing EDI practices in post-secondary education.
Pre-Conference Forum | April 27 - 28

Charting a Path to Net-Zero

Education's role in delivering a green transition

This discussion will focus on providing accessible and tangible inspiration to institutions of varying sizes and budgets, aiming to empower and drive behavioral change within their reach. Delegates will be equipped with the necessary tools for effecting this transformation, shedding light on how colleges and institutes can maximize their potential to combat global climate change.