Toronto, ON | Dec 11, 2025

Campus Recruitment Forum
Trends & Best Practices
Discover What Works Now in Early Talent Attraction.

Why attend the Campus Recruitment Forum?
Stay Ahead of Campus Recruitment Trends
Discover the latest insights on student preferences and strategies to engage early talent effectively.
Practical Strategies for Real Results
Get actionable tactics to optimize your campus recruitment efforts — even when resources are limited.
One-Day, High-Impact Learning
Join industry professionals for a focused, practical conference designed to help you succeed today and in the future.
Program Features
Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
Campus Recruitment Trends & Best Practices
Are you up on the trends and changes that impact your success on campus?
Are you implementing proven best practices to attract and engage the best young talent for your company?
Students & grads are always changing.
The risks of not staying up-to-date are many:
- Misalignment of your messaging with the preferences of today’s students
- Inefficient recruitment processes that waste resources and fail to convert candidates
- Competitors attracting the top talent that you should be hiring
- Failure to attract the diverse talent your workforce needs
- Students reneging on accepted offers
- Hiring managers not impressed with the talent you attract
Full program to be announced soon.
Featured topics will include:
- Understanding today's students
- Building awareness on campus
- AIs impact on campus recruitment
- Developing effective campus partnerships
- Maximizing your website, social media and other communications
- Creating impactful events & activities
- Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion
- Improving engagement and eliminating reneges
- Differentiating your company on campus
Last Forum’s Expert Presenters & Panelists
Our Fall 2025 Presenters Will Be Announced Soon

Nicole Furnia
ABB Inc.
Director - University Relations, Early Talent and Employer Branding, US & Americas

Graham Donald
Brainstorm Strategy Group
Founder & President

Natalie Rutkowski
KPMG
National Campus & Early Talent Leader

Stéphanie Joseph
Marsh, US&C, Bermuda
Senior TA Consultant

Lindsay Dow
Arcadis
Campus Programs Lead

Carly Suter
Intact Financial Corporation
Manager, Talent Acquisition - National Future Talent

Libbie Davies
Labatt Breweries of Canada
Manager, Talent Attraction & Programs

Melissa Robertson
CIBC
Senior Director, Early Talent Programs and Strategy, People, Culture and Brand

Janie Pelletier
WSP
Responsable recrutement campus et professionnels en début de carrière / Campus and Early Career Lead

Tammy Kim-Newman
York University
Associate Director, Employer and Alumni Engagement, Career Centre

Lauren Starr
Ivey Business School
Associate Director, Corporate Recruiting, Ivey Career Management

Alice Hsiung
Centennial College
Manager, Career Development Projects and Operations

Cynthia Bishop
McMaster University
Manager, Career & Professional Development, Student Experience, DeGroote School of Business
Testimonials
“It was a very insightful conference. With a mix of employers and university presentations we were able to see two sides of campus recruitment. I am going into the Fall session with new ideas and fresh perspectives!”
Emma Osmancevic
Early Talent, University Relations and Employer Branding Specialist, ABB
“I took so many insights from the program! I was able to bring back a lot of ideas to my team. I would highly recommend this program to individuals who have experience in campus recruitment and are looking to enhance their existing (or new) Early Careers/Talent program at their workplace.”
Veronica Santos
Talent Acquisition Lead, Early Careers, Questrade Financial Group
“It was an incredibly enriching experience. The intensive program was specifically tailored for early talent professionals, providing deep insights into the latest trends shaping the landscape of early talent recruitment. I gained valuable insights into emerging trends and best practices, equipping me with the knowledge needed to elevate my recruitment strategy, particularly when it comes to hiring Gen Z candidates. I would highly recommend this workshop to my colleagues and fellow professionals in the early talent community. It's a fantastic opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, gain meaningful insights, and enhance your recruitment strategy in today's competitive market.”
Amitoj Sandhu
Manager, Global Early Talent, Dayforce
“The Campus Recruitment Trends & Best Practices is an excellent event that provides campus recruitment professionals with the opportunity to network with and learn from peers across the country!”
Maria Khan
Head of Campus Recruitment, Canada, CGI
“I had a wonderful experience! All of the information was very helpful and it was great to learn from others 1:1 during the roundtable discussions.”
Daniela Acosta Roman
Campus Recruiter, Human Resources, ATS Corporation
"The program is a must for University Relations leaders. The perfectly curated program not only tackled the fundamentals of this profession, but it also offered great insights into current trends and opportunities in the industry. The Forum served as a great networking event, as I was able to meet great peers and share best practices with them. This was, by far, the most well-rounded conference about campus recruiting I have ever attended, and I strongly recommend it!"

Ruben Colon Velazquez
Early Careers Program Lead, Mondelez International
“Attending the Trends and Best Practices Session was an eye-opening experience! The insights shared were not only current but also actionable. The session provided a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies, changing student expectations, and what employers are doing to adapt to the gen Z workforce. Moreover, the best practices shared by industry experts were invaluable . I highly recommend this session to anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve and drive success in their campus engagement strategies.”
Nancy Sammon
Relationship Manager, Career Advancement Centre, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University
“Campus Recruitment Trends & Best Practices is an excellent professional development and industry networking opportunity. I especially appreciate the data insights and relevance to our particular market reality.”
Mai-Gee Hum
Senior National Manager, University Relations and Early Careers, AtkinsRéalis
Registration Rates
If you'd like to hold these rates while you secure the budget needed to attend,
please email Julie Rahmer at julie@brainstorm.ca.
Individual
$495$695
per person
Early-Bird rate
valid until September 12th
Group of 2 to 4
$396$556
per person
Early-Bird rate
valid until September 12th
Group of 5 or more
$346.50$486.50
per person
Early-Bird rate
valid until September 12th
Venue
To be announced.
Accommodations
There is no “official” hotel for the conference. Delegates requiring accommodation are welcome to choose a hotel that suits their preferences.
Experience Toronto
Interested in exploring Toronto while you’re in the city? Check out Destination Toronto.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Contact Julie Rahmer, Learning, Research & Engagement Lead at julie@brainstorm.ca
