Cando’s 32nd Annual National Conference & AGM
“Flowing with Abundance: Indigenous Prosperity Through Knowledge, Partnership & Renewal”
October 5-8, 2026 • Victoria, British Columbia
The Cando National Conference is the only platform that focuses exclusively on topics and trends related to the advancement of Indigenous Economic Development in Canada. It is an important venue for economic developers and related stakeholders to come together, create new business contacts, share best practices, address obstacles and relevant existing trends in our dynamic economy.
Please visit Cando’s conference website for more information on the upcoming conference.
Call for Conference Presenters
Cando is looking for presenters for the upcoming conference. Cando conferences provide Economic Development Officers (EDOs) with tools and resources to discover new opportunities for community economic development in Indigenous regions & communities throughout Canada. The conference will be of interest to all, from the beginner community economic developer to the advanced practitioner. We will examine urban, rural and remote challenges; offer exposure to diverse perspectives including First Nation, Métis and Inuit, and showcase entrepreneurial approaches in Indigenous economic development.
This is your opportunity to share your expertise, experiences and wisdom with fellow professionals working in Indigenous economic development. Conference workshop themes will reflect the multiple bottom lines of Indigenous economic development: social, cultural, economic and environmental. Conference sessions will address topics that have direct impact on EDOs and will provide the audience with the practical information and tools needed to strengthen Indigenous economies.
Visit Conference Speakers page on Cando’s website or download a copy of the Call for Conference Presenters & Conference Speaker Policy.
Deadline for Submissions: July 3, 2025