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Message from our chair
WES 2022 will focus on the practical implementation of allyship. The support of allies, particularly male allies, can accelerate us to achieve the 30 by 30 Initiative and build diverse, equitable workplaces. Our hope for attendees is that they will leave the summit with usable strategies that will help make their workplaces safer and more inclusive. Attendees in positions of greater influence will learn form the experiences shared at the summit, gaining empathy and recommendations to start creating more significant institutional change. All attendees should leave with a greater awareness and sense of community to enhance their support network. WES 2022 is for anyone who wishes to advocate for change on behalf of all women.
Where
Online event
When
June 17th, 2022
Erin Austen. M.ASc. (Aerospace), EIT
Our Speakers
who is speaking.
30 by 30 Initiative Expert Panel
- 30 by 30 Panel -
The 30 by 30 Panel is held every year at WES, Women in Engineering Summit, to keep track of the progression of the 30 by 30 Initiative by Engineers Canada, which is a key strategy of WES. The 30 by 30 Initiative seeks to achieve the goal, by the year 2030, that 30% of newly licensed engineers and geoscientists in Canada will be female. According to the Engineers Canada website, the national number is 20.6 % as of December 31, 2020 (an increase of 2.7% since last year, yahoo!). These panelists represent engineering and geoscience regulators, academia, government and industry.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Expert Panel
- EDI Panel -
The purpose of the panel is to discuss moving the needle or promoting progress, on EDI – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – in STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – within all institutions, with a focus on anti-racism. Panelists will highlight their experiences with pushing for systemic change, advocating for themselves and others, having tough conversations, and providing their perspective on what the future of engineering looks like amidst current social movements.
Online Program
Friday, June 17, 2022
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
08:00 am
Moderator and Breakout Groups
09:00 am
Welcome Erin Austen - WES 2022 Chair
Opening Remarks Mathew Oliver – C.D., P.Eng.
Keynote Speaker Lara Murphy – Co-Founder Ryan Murphy Construction Ltd.
10:00 AM Education Session
Speaker Session A | Speaker Session B | Alvin Pilobello – Impact of Male Champions and Sponsors on Advancing Women’s Careers | Callie Lissinna – Reversing the Bias Blocking Women from Technical and Leadership Roles |
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11:00 AM EDUCATION SESSION
Speaker Session A | Speaker Session B | Martha Vega-Smith & Andrea Marciales – Applying for a P.Eng. as an ITP (Internationally-Trained Professional) | Samantha Daly – Maximizing the Network of Women Supporting Women for 30 by 30 |
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12:00 PM Lunch Break
No Education Sessions, just a Break
12:20 PM LUNCH NETWORKING
Meet Potential Employers and/or Colleagues
1:00 PM EDUCATION SESSION
Speaker Session A | Speaker Session B | Jason Vanderzwaag – Growing a Male Allyship Program within Your Engineering Workplace | Kinia (Adamczyk) Romanowska – Coordinating Dual Engineering Careers Toward Family Management |
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2:00 PM Education Session
Speaker Session A | Speaker Session B | Erin Thorp – Restoring a Work Culture Labelled “Toxic” Helps Everyone | Claudia Gomez-Villeneuve – How the Canada Employment Equity Act Enhances the 30 by 30 Initiative |
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3:00 PM
Erin Austen Panel Moderator
Svetlana Yanushkevich Associate Dean of Diversity University of Calgary
Kirsten Hogan Engineers Yukon 30 by 30 Champion
Steve McMahon COO Alberta Innovates
Diana SmithMechanical Partner at Dialog Inc
4:00 PM
Ingrid Pederson Panel Moderator
Réjeanne Aimey Black Engineers of Canada
Deanna Burgart IndigeSTEAM
Ari Copeland Queer and Transgender Man in Construction
Mairim Neves Mujeres Omega
5:00 PM
Closing Event and Dinner Networking Event
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