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ADVANCE: Women in Engineering 2025
June 19, 2025 at 11:30am ET

As strides continue to be made in attracting, supporting, retaining and elevating women in Canada’s consulting engineering sector, it’s time to celebrate successes and forge paths toward further progress with the annual Advance Women in Engineering virtual summit.

This year’s event will take place on June 19, ahead of International Women in Engineering Day (June 23). Keynote speakers and expert panelists will discuss:

  • how to promote engineering to the marginalized and excluded.
  • where girls and women across Canada can find helpful resources.
  • navigating adversity with resilience and purpose.
  • roles for men as allies in supporting progress for women engineers.

Join us as we advocate for gender parity in one of Canada’s most celebrated areas of expertise, as consulting engineering firms seek to recruit and retain more women for roles at all levels of seniority.

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Schedule

11:30am - 11:35am
Opening Remarks

Speaker: Peter Saunders


11:35am - 12:00pm
Keynote Address #1

Speaker: Denise Pothier


12:30pm - 12:45pm
Panel 1: Helpful resources

Moderator: Dr. Toni Schmader

Panelists:
  • Pauline Streete
  • Kalena McCloskey
  • Kim Bouffard

12:45pm - 1:00pm
Coffee Break

1:00pm - 1:25pm
Keynote Address #2

Speaker: Claire Masikewich


1:25pm - 2:10pm
Panel 2: From male-dominated to male-supported

Moderator: Jeanette Southwood

Panelists:
  • Joceyln Peltier-Huntley
  • Nensi Baboci
  • Todd Steen

2:10pm - 2:15pm
Closing remarks

Speaker: Peter Saunders




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Frequently Asked Questions About ADVANCE: Women in Engineering 2025


When & Where?

ADVANCE: Women in Engineering 2025 will take place virtually via Zoom Webinar on June 19, 2025 at 11:30am ET.

There will be a 5 minute break between live sessions.

Why Virtual?

The safety and wellbeing of our employees, customers, and community is our number one priority. By making this event an online experience, it eliminates the need for attendees and sponsors to travel in-person, while enabling them to still benefit from the event content.

What’s Included?

Your registration provides you with access to watch the virtual keynote, all live sessions, and on-demand recorded content and product demonstrations.

How do I access?

We will email you an access link to the virtual event the morning of June 19, 2025.

If you don’t see an access link in your email inbox, please check your junk folder. If you are still unable to locate the email, contact Tara Jacobs.