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X-WR-CALDESC:Empowering Alberta's Workforce: AEFN - Bridging Employers and Job Seekers with Disabilities for Inclusive Employment Success
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SUMMARY:2025 DEAM Idea Conference
DESCRIPTION:\n\nEARLY BIRD TICKETS ON NOW!\nYour early bird ticket purchase includes the networking event on October 2nd from 5pm-8pm and the all day conference on October 3rd starting at 9am. Receive nearly 30% in discounts if you purchase between April 28th and June 6th 2025.\nDEAM IDEA Conference\nIn celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month, Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN) is pleased to present the fourth annual DEAM IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) Conference in Calgary at the Telus Convention Centre on October 3rd. This conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to build upon their knowledge of inclusive and equitable employment and recruitment. Attendees will walk away with actionable steps they can use in their communities and workplaces. Get your workplace ready to hire people with disabilities in every industry, role, and help make sure the work is sustainable and promotes career development based on the interest of the individual. The 2025 conference call to action is “Authenticity in Action”.\nDEAM IDEA Conference – Networking Event October 2nd – 5pm-8pm\nJoin us for a pre-conference event! There will exhibitors, a chance to build capacity with fellow Albertans and to share stories about inclusive employment. Come for chit chats, community centered storytelling, a fun activity, prizes snacks.\nWho is the conference for?\nThe conference content on October 3rd is best tailored for leadership, enterpreneurs, hiring managers, HR, EDI leads, managers, supervisors and anyone with the power to make or instigate inclusive change in a workplace. We also invite employment service providers to join to network and learn key insights from community members who are informing the content. Community members with disabilities are encouraged to attend the networking event on October 2nd.\nWhat’s special about our program this year?\nDuring the afternoon of the DEAM IDEA Conference on October 3rd, we have a special all encompassing workshop that walks attendees through the life cycle of an employee with a disability. You will be provided a handbook, evidence based information and real stories. This is the PD opportunity you can’t miss!\nWhat is authenticity in action?\nIt’s a reminder that without authenticity, inclusive employment journeys are unsustainable. Authenticity when taking actionable steps for inclusive employment will:\n\nensure meaningful employment\ncreate sustainable workplaces\nimprove workplace culture\ninvite opportunities for talent matching\nretain employees\ncreate stronger EDI strategies\n\nLearn more about authenticity in action for employment within the untapped labour pool of people with disabilities at the 2025 DEAM IDEA Conference on October 3rd in Calgary. Register now!\nRegistration Deadline for regular ticket sales: September 23rd 2025\nIf you are a self advocate or person with a disability who would like to request support with purchasing a ticket to the DEAM IDEA Conference, please email Mariebelle at comms@aefn.ca.\n\n\n\n\nLooking for accommodation?\nHotel(s) offering a special group rate:\n\nCalgary Marriott Downtown Hotel for 199.00 CAD per night – Last Day to Book : Tuesday, August 19, 2025\n\nBook your group rate for DEAM IDEA Conference\nHotel(s) offering a special group rate:\n\nResidence Inn Calgary Downtown/Beltline District for 195.00 CAD per night – Last Day to Book : Thursday, September 18, 2025\n\nBook your group rate for DEAM IDEA Conference\nIf you would like to discuss rates with the hotel, please contact them directly or reach out to comms@aefn.ca for support.\n\n\n
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LOCATION:136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2P 0K6
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