Speaking engagements

The team of researchers at the Work-Learn Institute are well-known keynote speakers often asked to present at global and national conferences related to work-integrated learning, the future of work and lifelong learning, the future of recruiting, the values gap and more.

Find recorded events, presentation slides and additional resources from pastÌýwebinars, research seminars and conference presentations.Ìý

Past events for educators

The Work-Learn Institute, formerly À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Centre for the Advancement of Co-operative Education (WatCACE), speaks at national and global conferences around the world to share research and knowledge on work-integrated learning (WIL), the future of work and more.

For upcoming conferences, please visit the Work-Learn Institute events page to view the official calendar of events. To learn more about collaborating with our team of well-known keynote speakers and researchers, view our available services and contact us today.

2022

Research seminars

  • Ìý(July 21, 2022)
    • Host:
    • Speakers: Judene Pretti andÌýDave Drewery
  • Ìý(February 10, 2022)
    • Host:
    • Speakers: Anne-Marie Fannon

2021

Conference presentation

  • Ìý(May 2021)
  • Host:Ìý
  • Speakers: Dr. Norah McRae and ShabnamÌýIvković

2020

Conference presentations

2019

2018

Conference presentations

Research seminars

2017

Conference presentations

Research seminars

2016

Conference presentations

  • Developing, maintaining and assessing WIL programs (November 18, 2016)
    • Host: Work-Integrated Learning in Ontario’s Colleges and Universities Centre for the Study of (CIHE), (HEQCO) and Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD)
    • Speaker: Judene Pretti
  • WatCACE introduction (November 2, 2016)
    • Host: Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Professional Development (PD) Event in À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Ontario (formerly CAFCE AGM/PD Event)
    • Speakers: Judene Pretti, Dave Drewery and Colleen Nevison
  • Collaborating with WIL stakeholders: Success factors for sustainable relationships (September 29, 2016)
    • Host: (ACEN) National Conference in Sydney, Australia
    • Speakers: Judene Pretti, Dr. Jenny Fleming and Dr. Kath McLachlan
  • WatCACE co-op research sampler (August 7-10, 2016)
    • Host: Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Professional Development (PD) Event in Moncton, New Brunswick (formerly CAFCE AGM/PD Event)
    • Speakers: Judene Pretti, Lauren Cormier and Colleen Nevison
  • Unpacking supervisor experience (June 12-15, 2016)
    • Host: in Victoria, British Columbia
    • Speakers: Judene Pretti and Dave Drewery
  • Life-long learning and co-operative education (June 12-15, 2016)
    • Host: in Victoria, British Columbia
    • Speakers: Judene Pretti, Dave Drewery, Antoine Pennaforte, Anne Fannon andÌýErin Smith

Research seminars

Past events for employers

The Work-Learn Institute conducts a series of events to share data-derived insights and engage in discussion with the work-integrated learning (WIL) community of employers, researchers, and other WIL advocates.

Past online events