Montreal Sept 23

Careers for Globetrotters Keynote Session

If you dream of having a career that enables you to travel, this info-packed session is not to be missed. Come meet two speakers who have been there and done that—and advised others on how they can do the same. Learn first-hand what kind of jobs are out there and how to get them.

Whether you’re still in school, recently graduated or out in the workforce, if you are interested in taking your work into the international sphere, this session is for you. These are professionals who have worked internationally in a range of fields, and have advised others on how to do the same.  They will share their insights on how you can set yourself up for an international career.  Meet the speakers here.

This will be a Town Hall format.  The moderator will ask questions for the first 20 minutes of the session, and then open the floor to questions/comments from the audience. Bring your questions—and your curiosity— and join the discussion.

Spaces are limited; please come early to avoid disappointment. 

Exhibit Hall Open

Come browse the exhibit hall, and meet with organizations offering opportunities to work, study and volunteer abroad in more than 100 countries. 

Be one of the first 50 people through the door and receive a free Rough Guide of your choice! 

The exhibit hall is open between 11:30am and 4pm.

Verge Magazine Photo Exhibit

View the 50 best images of nearly 2,000 entries in the Verge Magazine "Travel With Purpose" photo contest.  This exhibit launches each year at the Go Global Expo, before travelling across North America to various venues.  Photos are available for viewing from 11:30am to 4pm.

Grassroots Development: Challenges and Local Perspectives - The Case of Cameroon

In the heart of Africa, what are the challenges that directly impact Cameroon? What initiatives are being put in place locally to ensure sustainable development from a feminist and inclusive perspective? Does volunteer cooperation have a real impact for communities? How to measure it? Meet a representative of Cuso International in Cameroon. Odette Kamanzi is a sociologist and has worked in Cameroon as a gender and social inclusion advisor for Cuso International. Learn more about local realities!

What to do when the worst happens: Tales from foreign lands

Have you ever thought “Do I really need health insurance for my global travels or while I work abroad? – nothing ever happens to me!” Well, we are finally revealing real life cases we’ve encountered over the years. Experiences you never knew were possible even on a quick weekend vacation or while working abroad – are you able to handle this travel roller coaster we’re about to take you on?

Summer & Short-Term Programs in the United States

Learn more about summer and short-term study programs in the United States.

Visit the Real Australia and Get Paid Doing it!

Visitoz was founded in 1991 and since then thousands of young people from all over the world have been to Springbrook Farm to learn the basics of Australian agriculture and had guaranteed jobs for the whole of their visa. These jobs also qualify for the second visa. There are also jobs available in tourism, hospitality, teaching, nursing, construction and almost anything else that can be done in a rural area! The programme includes four days of jetlag recovery with sun, sand, sea and surf, followed by five days of farm and safety training. Then you choose a job and on your ninth day in Australia travel to start earning. Visit the Real Australia and Get Paid doing it!