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REASON #18 | POSITIVE TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST ATTENDEES

XYBOOM Conference 2012 Feedback
The inaugural XYBOOM Conference in January 2012 brought prestigious and established businesses together with youth to collaborate on strategies around youth unemployment and workforce issues.

• 96% of 2012 attendees indicated ‘Satisfied’ or ‘Very Satisfied’ with their conference experience.
• No one indicated ‘Dissatisfied.’

I loved being at the conference. It felt like an energizing, experiential day. The innovative design made it fun and easier to have meaningful conversations.

– Lisa Ryan, VP of Talent Management at Right Management

I feel empowered to make self-reflection a bigger part of my personal and professional development. I met so many inspiring people! See you next year, right?

The conference had really good energy with honest conversations. Hearing all the conversations, it seemed evident that at the end of the day, everyone wants the same thing. It’s about choosing what to focus on and creating opportunities like XYBOOM to talk with each other and answer questions.

- Alden Habacon, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at the University of British Columbia

I learned interesting differences between generations and I got to connect with people in my generation to identify commonalities.

I feel like steps are being put in place to ease the transition between generations

For many of us, we have our own assumptions regarding how a particular generation of workers behaves. XYBOOM offered a new perspective and an opportunity to challenge my own assumptions while collaborating with three generations of people in a vibrant and lively discussion.

- Jennifer Gerves-Keen, Coach and Consultant

I learned interesting differences between generations and I got to connect with people in my generation to identify commonalities. Great conference!

I am excited to face my fears, apply for more positions and learn more from boomers

The facilitators really created possibilities for conversations and inspired so many breakout conversations during the breaks. I made so many connections with young people that I’m going to try maintain after the conference.

- Sandra Reder, Panelist and Founder of Vertical Bridge

I am inspired to continue the conversation and take action!

As a 30-day countdown to the XYBOOM Conference, we’re listing one new reason everyday on why you should attend! Check out our ongoing list below!