CICan’s Presidents Circle is where Canada’s public college and institute leaders come together to shape the future of post-secondary education – one conversation at a time.
These monthly, peer-to-peer discussions offer an exclusive, trusted space for leaders to discuss the most pressing issues facing their institutions and the sector. Hosted by CICan’s President and CEO, Pari Johnston, these high-impact sessions spark meaningful dialogue, foster strategic connections, and deliver practical insights that leaders can implement on their campuses.
Select sessions feature insights from leading thinkers in Canada and beyond, inspiring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. Each session is interactive, leveraging digital tools to capture opinions and shape future agendas together.

Why Join?
- Participate in focused discussions on relevant, sector-driven topics, including to growing and diversifying the domestic student population, education delivery in a digital-first era, innovative business models and shared services, and the business case of transnational college education.
- Benefit from guest speakers offering valuable insights and specialized expertise.
- Leave with clear, practical takeaways to apply at your institution and in your community.
- Receive a post-event summary capturing key highlights and insights to keep leaders connected and inspired.
Format: Sessions are held online (via Teams or Zoom) to ensure accessibility and flexibility.
How to join
This is a closed, invite-only event. Invitations will be sent directly to the inboxes of leaders from CICan member institutions.
If you believe you should have received an invitation but haven’t, please contact info@cican.org for assistance.