CSCE Edmonton Industry Day for Students and Early-Career Professionals
Schedule
Fri Mar 06 2026 at 08:00 am to 05:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering - 8th Floor | Edmonton, AB
About this Event
CSCE Edmonton Industry Day: Engineering Practice for Students and Early-Career Professionals is a full-day, in-person conference designed to bridge the gap between engineering education and real-world practice. Whether you are a student, an EIT, or in your first few years of practice, this event will give you practical and experience-based insight into how to build a sustainable, successful early career and provide you with a better understanding of the engineering profession and the transition into professional life.
Refer to the agenda for program details (subject to change).
Drop-in one-on-one resume reviews will be available between 1pm and 3pm.
OPTIONAL MIXER & SOCIAL (Subject to Change)
- WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2026, Time TBD
- WHERE: TBD
Attendees are invited to join a casual Mixer & Social on Saturday, March 7.
This informal event is designed to give students, early-career professionals, and industry practitioners another opportunity to build connections in a more social setting. Details on the location will be shared with registered attendees once finalized.
Separate registration is required so we can plan accordingly.
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
In case you're interested, we're also hosting a Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, March 7.
If your organization is interested in sponsoring the Student Conference, please visit our .
Sponsorships can be made directly through EventBrite, by cheque, or by electronic funds transfer (EFT). If you'd prefer to be invoiced, please email us at [email protected] to request an invoice and payment details.
Thank you for your support!
Agenda
๐: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST
๐: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AM
Land Acknowledgement & Welcome
๐: 08:40 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks & Keynote Intro
๐: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote Address
๐: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
MORNING BREAK
๐: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Industry Perspectives Panel
๐: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Indigenous Engagement
๐: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
LUNCH
๐: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Engineering Failures, Disputes, and Lawsuits
๐: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Leadership Without a Title: How Engineers Lead Everyday
๐: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
How Technology and AI Are Changing Engineering Work
๐: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Intellectual Property (IP) in Engineering Practice
๐: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
AFTERNOON BREAK
๐: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Money Basics For New Professionals
๐: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Getting Hired Panel: How Hiring Decisions Are Made
๐: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Where is it happening?
Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering - 8th Floor, 9211 116 St NW, Edmonton, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 10.00 to CAD 180.00

















