The WISE National Conference
Event Information
Description
On March 16th and 17th, WISE will host its first Canada Wide Conference with the theme "Imagine, Innovate , Inspire". The two-day event will feature high-level keynote speakers, judges, and panelists from across Canada. Delegates will be given the opportunity to form connections with Canada’s most successful leaders during the networking events, a career fair. Furthermore, WISE will feature a series of workshops and competitions allowing the attendees to personalize their experience and to showcase their skills as leaders and innovators.
Panels:
The conference will feature panel discussions delivered by leading professionals on "The Future of Energy" and " The Future of Healthcare ". Another panel will focus on the latest trends and discoveries in Life Sciences.
Workshops:
A series of workshops are designed to highlight various activities that will not only contribute to women’s professional life, but also to their well-being and happiness. The workshops include: Leadership Development, Self-Presentation, Going from Technology to Consulting, Health and Wellness, and Writing Business Plans for Small-Ventures.
Competitions:
Case Competition – Teams will be given a one-night timeframe to tackle a technological case. Their case will be then presented to 4 judges in round 1 and if they go on to round 2, they will present in front of 12 illustrious judges. The winning team will be rewarded with an exceptional award.
The WISE OWL competition – Young researchers will be given the opportunity to present their innovative research ideas and how they think they can turn the ideas into a business to a panel of Canada’s most respected business owners. The winning idea will be rewarded with an exceptional award in addition to MaRS Discovery District services.
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Organizer WISE UofT Chapter
Organizer of The WISE National Conference
The University of Toronto’s Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) looks to promote the education of women in the fields of science and engineering. To develop women’s leadership skills, confidence, and involvement in research and technology, WISE focuses on building a supportive community of men and women through a number of initiatives.
• Our Community Outreach Initiative allows us to expand our club outreach into the community at large, through the organization of volunteer based events.
• Our Professional Development Initiative hosts technical workshops, and major networking events during the year with top companies in Entrepreneurship, Sales, Software and IT, Engineering, Medical Affairs, Technology Consulting, Science Consulting, and Pharmaceuticals.
• To encourage high school students to pursue science and engineering at the university level, our High School Outreach Initiative visits high schools across the GTA to educate girls about exciting opportunities they have in post-secondary school.
• To create a network for women across Canada, WISE hosts an Annual National Conference where delegates hear from high-level speakers, participate in diverse workshops, and have the chance to compete in world class competition
• Our WISE Blog creates a forum for sharing experience and an opportunity to connect with other like-minded individuals.
