CAUCE 2027 National Conference

At the 2027 conference, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with one another, engage in professional development opportunities and get inspired with new ways to improve and innovate the field of Continuing Education in Canada.

We have lots to learn and discuss at #CAUCE20276. Please join us from May 12-14, 2027 in Victoria, British Columbia.

Theme

Sustainable Futures Coast to Coast: Transformative Impacts of Lifelong Learning

From coast-to-coast, continuing education plays a vital role in shaping education and sustainable futures. These are futures where learning empowers individuals, strengthens communities, supports the long-term vitality of our universities, and fosters responsible stewardship of our world.

As we look ahead, these commitments call us to act with care and intention. Guided by the University of Victoria’s priorities of People, Place, and Planet, we recognize that the choices we make today will help shape our collective future. As the teaching of Sʔeyəɫenxʷ | S,ÁEȽA’NW̱ | When things are in harmony reminds us, all life is interconnected, and both individual and community choices have far-reaching impacts.

At this year’s conference, we invite you to explore how to innovate responsibly, collaborate meaningfully, and lead with purpose to shape a future where continuing education is a catalyst for harmony and sustainability.

Join us at the CAUCE Conference 2027 as we connect and chart a course toward sustainable futures that honour our shared responsibility to possibilities, people, places, and the planet.

Join us!

Embracing the theme, Sustainable Futures Coast to Coast: Transformative Impacts of Lifelong Learning, we invite you to join us from May 12 – 14, 2027, 2025, as the University of Victoria hosts CAUCE 2027 in Victoria, BC. Together, we will explore ways to pave the path for lifelong learning during #CAUCE2027. 

Host

Continuing Studies, University of Victoria

Hosted by Division of Continuing Studies, University of Victoria, our 73rd annual conference takes place at the Inn at Laurel Point in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia.

Continuing education has been an integral part of the University of Victoria (UVic) since its inception in 1963. Today, the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) provides adult and continuing education programming in co-operation with UVic faculties and community partners. They offer a comprehensive portfolio of programs in a range of academic disciplines, using diploma, certificate, degree and other programming models to serve adult, part-time, international and geographically dispersed students.

The University of Victoria acknowledges and respects the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Committees

Our 2027 conference is made possible through the hard work and dedication of our members, with special thanks to the staff at the University of Victoria. Thank you everyone!

Conference Planning

• Jo-Anne Clarke, University of Victoria, Continuing Studies
• Hajime Kataoka, University of Victoria, Continuing Studies
• Mary-Eleanor Power, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development
• Coral Sawchyn, CAUCE Secretariat
• Manon Simard, Formation continue, Service du développement professionnel, Université Laval
• Ewa Wasniewski (Chair/Liaison), School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education,
  Concordia University of Edmonton
• Deanna Wolfe, CAUCE Secretariat

Logistics

• TBD

Program Planning

• Jennifer Farrell, St. Francis Xavier University, Centre For Online Learning & Professional Studies
• Juan Mavo-Navarro, School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto
• Barb Mercer, Brock University, Professional and Continuing Studies
• Natasha Rajcevic, University of Calgary Continuing Education
• Dawne Ramsahoye, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University
• Tony Rusinak, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development
• Coral Sawchyn (Liaison), CAUCE Secretariat
• Janna Wilson (Chair), University of Victoria, Continuing Studies

Sponsorship

• Deepa Acharya, University of Calgary, Continuing Education
• Jonathan Belgrave, Brock University, Professional and Continuing Studies
• Liz Bowman, University of Victoria, Continuing Studies
• Anne Dwyer, McMaster University, Continuing Education
• Loretta Gerlach, University of Regina, Continuing Education
• Mary-Eleanor Power, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development
• Deanna Wolfe, (Liaison) CAUCE Secretariat
• Stacey Woods, University of Manitoba, Extended Education