The Big Career Development Networking Event will create a 24-hour continuous global conversation on careers, work and education. By spanning all time zones, this unique initiative ensures that practitioners, researchers, policymakers, theorists and enthusiasts from across the world can connect, collaborate and share perspectives.
Vision and Objectives
The vision is to:
Facilitate Knowledge Exchange
Encourage the sharing of ideas and experiences across countries and cultures, fostering a global understanding of career development practices.
Strengthen International Professional Networks
Build and enhance connections within the career development community, creating opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
Conduct a World-Wide SWOT Analysis
Engage participants in identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for the future of career development on a global scale.
Promote Inclusivity and Accessibility
Ensure that participants can join at any time during the 24-hour cycle, making the event accessible to everyone, regardless of their location.
About
This global initiative aims to bring together diverse voices and ideas, contributing to the continuous evolution and improvement of career development practices worldwide and will lead into constructing a Global Community of Practice to operate throughout 2026 for participants to also opt into.
This event will welcome a diverse international audience, including:
Career Development Practitioners
Career Researchers & Theorists
Education Professionals (schools, tertiary, vocational)
Policymakers & Workforce Planners
Career Enthusiasts and Community Advocates
Participants can access the event at the following Zoom link during the hours of 9am 27th November and 9:00am 28th November 2025 (Melbourne Australia GMT+11:00 time):
Zoom link
https://ceav-vic-edu-au.zoom.us/j/93749861059?pwd=BWx5yHCngakSf0lhfy132daFtWH0AH.1
Please note this event will be recorded and a collated report will be available in Early 2026 to share with the Network Participants.