CETABC Forum 2025

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Event Information

Future-Ready: Transforming Education for Tomorrow’s Needs
May 14–16, 2025 | Vancouver, B.C.
Co-hosted by Vancouver Community College & Langara College

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We’re excited to welcome you to CETABC Forum 2025, taking place in the heart of Vancouver from May 14–16, 2025. The registration deadline is May 1.

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What to Expect

The Forum will feature rich programming designed for post-secondary educators, leaders, and innovators in Continuing Education.

Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, May 14: Sessions begin in the afternoon at VCC’s Downtown Campus (250 West Pender), followed by a networking dinner

Thursday, May 15: Full day of sessions at Langara College (100 W 49th Avenue)

Friday, May 16: Morning sessions return to VCC Downtown Campus

Enjoy two dynamic urban college campuses—and one powerful Forum experience!

Programming Highlights

This year’s theme, Future-Ready: Transforming Education for Tomorrow’s Needs, explores how continuing education can lead the way in adapting to the future of work, learning, and community impact.

Keynote Speakers

  • Amrit Ahluwalia, higher education thought leader and strategist
  • Mary Point, Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships, YVR Airport

Government Panel

  • Panelists TBC

Industry Panel

Featuring representatives from:

  • Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
  • Burnaby Board of Trade
  • Surrey Board of Trade

Workshops & Attendee-Led Sessions

Thanks to our community, we’ve curated a fantastic lineup of interactive, attendee-led workshops—covering workforce innovation, micro-credentials, digital transformation, equity, and more.

Attendee-led workshop topics include:

  • Leveraging Post-Secondary and Industry Partnerships
  • Exploring Micro-credentials (a multi-institution perspective)
  • Supporting Instructors in Uncertain Times
  • Building Data-Driven Continuing Education
  • And more (we are still welcoming attendee-led workshop proposals)

Keen to present but not sure where to start? 

Contact Brennen Smith (brennensmith@langara.ca) to discuss your ideas

Accommodations

YWCA Hotel Vancouver – Exclusive Conference Rate
Stay just a 7-minute walk from VCC Downtown at the YWCA Hotel

Enjoy a 15% discount for Forum attendees.

Booking Info
  • 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, B.C.
  • www.ywcahotel.com
  • Promo Code: CETABC25
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Enquiries: reservations@ywcavan.org | 604-895-5842
  • Cancellation: Minimum 48 hours prior to avoid one-night penalty
  • Only a 700 meter (10 minute) walk from Vancouver City Centre Canada Line station (which will take you to Langara-49th Ave station in just 12 minutes)
The YWCA Hotel is a social enterprise hotel—your stay helps support community programs across the city.

Map: YWCA, Sandman, Rosedale, VCC

Other accommodation options (without a discounted conference rate):

Sandman Hotel (2 Locations):

Downtown Vancouver at 180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
Rosedale on Robson
  • Located downtown Vancouver at 838 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC
  • Kitty corner to the beautiful Main Branch of the Vancouver Public Library and within 600 meters (~10 minutes walk) of Vancouver City Centre Canada Line station
  • Website: http://www.rosedaleonrobson.com/

Organized Activities

We’re working hard to finalize evening post-forum activities including:

  • Optional social activity (choose between):
  • Brewery tour in East Van (Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, around Main St and E. 5th Ave)
  • Art exhibit
  • Granville Island tour and Aquabus ride
  • Group dinner in downtown Vancouver
  • We will be updating this page for you to sign up for an organized activity (via a SurveyMonkey survey)

We can’t wait to see you at CETABC Forum 2025 and explore how we can shape the future of education together.

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