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Toronto, ON
Campus Recruitment Forum
May 2026
New York, NY
Campus Recruitment Forum
December, 2026
Toronto, ON
Campus Recruitment Forum
December, 2026
Upcoming Webinars
January 29, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Virtual, Valuable, and Vibrant: Making Online Campus Recruitment Events Work
Virtual recruitment events are here to stay — but are they working as hard as they could be for your team and your brand?
Stéphanie Joseph
Senior TA Consultant, University Relations, Marsh, Canada, US & Bermuda
Valerie Rollo
Director, Early Careers Recruitment, National Grid
Ashley Silva
Vice President, Human Resources, Oak Hill Advisors
February 3, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Understanding Today’s Students
The career landscape has changed dramatically — and so have Canadian students’ expectations.
Graham Donald
President & Founder, Brainstorm Strategy Group
February 11, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Beyond Awkward: How to Make Campus Networking Events Actually Work
When done well, networking events can be a powerful tool for connecting students with employers — but too often, they feel awkward, inequitable, or ineffective.
Katie Somerville
Manager, Student & Early Talent Experience Programs, BMO Financial Group
Courtney Heller
Senior Campus Recruiter, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Ashley Vegel
Talent Acquisition Manager, Emerging Talent & Careers, Medtronic
Liz Langemak
Associate Director, US University Relations, Verizon
February 17, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Hiring Focus Employer Panel: Engineering
What’s really happening in student hiring across different industries? In these Hiring Focus Panels, employers from the U.S. and Canada share how their student recruitment strategies are changing, what engagement looks like today, and what they’re watching for next—offering timely insight for employer relations professionals.
February 18, 2026 from 2 to 3 p.m. (ET)
Canadian Students’ Perspectives on Careers & Career Development
How do Canadian students think about careers — and how well do they feel supported?
Graham Donald
President & Founder, Brainstorm Strategy Group
March 10, 2026 from 2 to 3 p.m. (ET)
Hiring Focus Employer Panel: Banking & Finance
What’s really happening in student hiring across different industries? In these Hiring Focus Panels, employers from the U.S. and Canada share how their student recruitment strategies are changing, what engagement looks like today, and what they’re watching for next—offering timely insight for employer relations professionals.
March 24, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Highlights from the 2026 Canadian Campus Recruitment Outlook Report
Gain timely insight into the evolving campus recruitment landscape—and how to better support and advise your employer partners—with an early look at key findings from the 2026 report.
April 14, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Employer Panel – Reflections on the 2025/26 Hiring Season
Gain firsthand insights from employers as they reflect on the latest student recruitment season.
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