Last week, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers hosted the 7th annual Engineering Conference (EngCon) in Windsor, ON. This conference was marked by engaging speakers, a vibrant networking atmosphere, and a community of engineers, all passionate about the profession and eager to learn more about advancements in the Canadian engineering landscape.
Engaging Discussions
This year’s EngCon boasted many engaging sessions with in-depth panels, such as our morning plenary discussion on the Gordie Howe International Bridge featuring members of its engineering design team. Plus, an informative panel on amplifying Indigenous voices.
There was also a thought leadership “fireside chat” with Phil De Luna, Chief Carbon Scientist & Head of Engineering at DeepSky, who spoke about carbon capture technology and its critical role in sustainability and innovation for the future.
From left to right: Heather Grondin, Jim Siler, Zaher Yousif, David Henderson, Clayton Sereres, and Dr. Hellen Christodoulou on the panel, Bridging Borders: Engineering the Gordie Howe International Bridge at EngCon 2024 in Windsor, ON.
Opportunities to Connect with Peers and Industry Leaders
A highlight for many at this year’s conference was the networking component. There were hundreds of engineers and industry professionals in attendance, and many said that it was a great opportunity to meet like-minded professionals.
Whether you were meeting engineers casually over lunch, or intentionally reaching out to one of OSPE’s 55+ trade show partners, the atmosphere was one of enthusiasm for the profession.
Engineering professionals on the trade show floor at EngCon 2024 in Windsor, ON
A Big Ol’ Boat
At this year’s conference, one of OSPE’s partners, the Royal Canadian Navy went above and beyond to treat the engineering community to a special experience. On the day of the conference, the Navy held complimentary tours of the HMCS Harry DeWolf for all EngCon attendees. The engineers who participated enjoyed an inside look at the offshore patrol vessel.
Introducing Students to the Engineering Community
OSPE’s mission is to engage, educate, and empower engineers to lead in all stages of their career. With that in mind OSPE happily welcomed a group of students from the University of Windsor to participate in the conference.
By creating this opportunity to attend the conference, students were able to talk to professionals in the industry, discuss engineering employment opportunities with our partners and learn about advancements in profession, empowering them to grow professionally and personally in the engineering community.
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