How to Talk to Strangers, sponsored by TD Insurance
November 25 from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm PST
Join us on Tuesday, November 25 at How to Talk to Strangers, sponsored by TD Insurance — an evening designed to help you communicate with confidence, expand your network, and advance your career.
Connect with fellow alumni, students, and industry professionals through an inspiring keynote by Dr. Candy Ho on harnessing your power skills to build lasting professional relationships. Then, put those skills into practice during our lively mixer and speed networking sessions in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
- Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Where: SE 2, Town Square D, BCIT Burnaby Campus, 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC
- Tickets: Alumni & Guests: $20 per person / Students: $10 per person
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Prize draw: Over $500 in exciting door prizes to be won
- RSVP by: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Tickets include light refreshments, complimentary professional headshots, and access to the speed networking session.
Want to increase your chances of winning? Bring non-perishable food items for the BCIT Student Association’s Food Pantry — each item earns you an extra prize entry.
Please note: The BCIT Alumni Association is committed to ensuring that members are not excluded from our event on financial grounds. Bursaries are available to support registration costs. Please email alumni@bcit.ca with the subject title “Registration Support – How to Talk to Strangers“. Include your full name and phone number and our team will follow up to complete your registration.
If you have any questions, contact the BCIT Alumni Relations team at alumni@bcit.ca or 604-432-8847.
ABOUT THE FEATURED SPEAKER
Dr. Candy Ho
Leadership Studies Associate Certificate, 2008
Dr. Candy Ho is an internationally recognized career development educator, speaker, and scholar whose work bridges higher education, sustainability, and social impact. At Kwantlen Polytechnic University, she holds the Chancellor’s Chair and teaches in Educational Studies and leads research on integrating the UN SDGs into curricula. As President of Career Connections Consulting, she helps organizations build inclusive, future-ready career ecosystems. A dynamic keynote speaker featured in major media, Candy inspires global audiences on meaningful work and lifelong learning. She also serves on several national education boards including the BCIT Alumni Association and champions career development as a catalyst for equity, hope, and transformative change.
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