CDAK National Summit 2026

3rd National Conference on Career Guidance & Development

National Career Guidance Summit 2026

Theme:
Strengthening Career Guidance Delivery Across Kenya's Education and Labour Market Systems
30th Sep - 1st Oct 2026
KICD, Nairobi
Early Bird: KES 6,000
Late: KES 6,500
At Door: KES 7,000
Duration 2 days
Venue KICD
Delegates 200
Impact Nationwide
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Building Kenya's Career Guidance Ecosystem

Kenya has made significant progress in establishing a foundation for career guidance. The National Policy Framework on Career Guidance provides a clear mandate for structured, professional career guidance services across all sectors. However, translating policy into consistent, quality practice on the ground remains a critical challenge.

In a rapidly evolving global economy driven by technological disruption, automation, and shifting labour market dynamics, effective career guidance has become a critical pillar for socio-economic development.

National Policy Framework on Career Guidance
Cross-Sector Collaboration & Integration
Professional Standards & Advocacy

"The Career Development Association of Kenya convenes this conference to create a structured platform for reflection, peer learning, and collective problem-solving."

— CDAK, National Career Guidance Summit 2026

Our Strategic Goals

Four pillars driving Kenya's career guidance transformation

01

Provide a National Platform

For career guidance practitioners across schools, TVET colleges, universities, communities, and the labour market to share operational models, experiences, challenges and good practices.

02

Showcase Innovation

Identify innovative models of practice from across sectors, what works, and what can be scaled, adapted, or replicated for greater impact.

03

Develop a Collaborative Roadmap

Co-draft a comprehensive national collaborative roadmap outlining clear advocacy pillars to push for better funding, tools, and training to improve career services.

04

Strengthen Professional Community

Build peer support networks and collective identity of career guidance practitioners under the CDAK banner.

Who Should Attend

Join 200–300 delegates from across Kenya's career guidance ecosystem

Basic Education

Career & guidance teachers, class teachers, school counsellors, heads of guidance & counselling departments in CBC and IB/IGCSE/A-Level institutions

All Curriculums

TVET & Private Colleges

Instructors, student services staff, senior managers in National Polytechnics, Technical Training Institutes, Vocational Training Centers, and Industry Training Centres

Technical Education

Universities

Careers services officers, academic advisors, student affairs staff, lecturers with careers integration roles, faculty from education, psychology, and social sciences

Public & Private

Private Career Practitioners

Independent career counsellors, life and career coaches, psychometric assessment practitioners, career development consultants, and solo or group private practice providers

Coaches & Consultants

Labour Market Actors

Ministry of Labor & Social Protection, National Employment Authority, Federation of Kenya Employers, NITA, KEPSA, HR managers, talent acquisition specialists, L&D professionals, workforce planning

Employers & HR

Researchers & Policymakers

Academic researchers in education, psychology and career development; MoE officials; KNQA, TVET Authority, KICD staff; bilateral agencies and development partners

Policy & Research

Beyond the Lecture

A participatory design that moves beyond passive listening

Plenary Keynotes

Cross-sector thought leadership on CBE, career guidance, transitions and labor market systems

Sector Roundtables

Structured dialogue within and across sectors on shared experiences

Practical Workshops

Labour Market and Career Guidance Tools and Resources

Case Study Showcases

Institutions sharing innovative practice and lessons learned

Interactive Panel discussions

Emerging Labour Market Opportunities and Career Guidance Services

Collaborative Roadmap Sessions

Mapping the future of career services

Transform Your Practice

Networking

Connect with 200+ career guidance professionals across Kenya's education and labour market sectors.

Community of Practice

Connect with a national network of career guidance practitioners and labour market actors

Best Practices

Learn innovative models and approaches from local and global practices

Career Guidance Roadmap

Participants draft a comprehensive national collaborative roadmap

Policy Dialogue

Engage directly with policymakers on the future of career guidance in Kenya.

National Collaboration

Be part of shaping Kenya's national collaborative roadmap for career guidance.

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Take advantage of early bird rates and join leading education thinkers and practitioners at this year's premier event.

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Fees KES 6,000 - 7,000
Best Value

Early Bird

KES 6,000
Deadline: August 31, 2026
  • Access to all sessions
  • Conference materials
  • Keynote & networking events
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Digital conference kit
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Late Registration

KES 6,500
After August 31, 2026
  • Access to all sessions
  • Conference materials
  • Keynote & networking events
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Digital conference kit
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At the Door

KES 7,000
On-site registration
  • Access to all sessions
  • Conference materials
  • Keynote & networking events
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Digital conference kit
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The 2026 conference will be held at KICD Nairobi, Kenya. Virtual options will communicated later.

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Join Kenya's premier career guidance summit. Limited spaces available.

Date 30th Sep - 1st Oct 2026
Venue Nairobi, Kenya
Organizer Career Development Association of Kenya
Duration 2 Days

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Frequently Asked Questions

The summit targets career guidance practitioners across all sectors including Basic Education (CBC, IB/IGCSE/A-Level), TVET institutions, universities, private career practitioners, labour market actors (NEA, FKE, NITA, KEPSA), researchers, policymakers, and development partners.

You can register directly through the registration form on this page. Simply fill in your details, select your delegate category, and submit. You will receive a confirmation email with further details.

Yes, all registered delegates will receive certificates of attendance from the Career Development Association of Kenya (CDAK), recognizing their participation in the National Career Guidance Summit 2026.

Absolutely. We encourage institutions to send multiple delegates. Each delegate should complete their own registration form.

We welcome sponsorship opportunities. Please contact our organizing committee at info@careerguidancecollege.com or call 0722791351 to discuss partnership and sponsorship packages tailored to your organization's needs.

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