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IGNITE: STEM Networking Night - Vancouver
2025-03-05 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H4, Canada
Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night – Vancouver!

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night
Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night!
IGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, share your expertise, or be part of a community creating real change, this is the place to be.

What to Expect:

Welcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel
Systems Change Workshop: Attendees will participate in a systems change workshop (pre- and post-event survey and brief activity on day of event)
Mentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey.
Networking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections.
Discussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles, redefining identity, and breaking barriers.

Limited Seats Available
Due to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket, you inform us as soon as possible.
This will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at jkim@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket.

Reserve Your Spot
Be part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE.

IGNITE in Your City
In 2025, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Find IGNITE in your city:

Yellowknife: May 20
Toronto: June 17
Halifax: July 31
Montreal: September 23
Winnipeg: October 1

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night - Yellowknife
2025-05-20 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Yellowknife) | The Explorer Hotel, 4825 49th Avenue, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2R3, Canada
Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night – Yellowknife!

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night
Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night!
IGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, share your expertise, or be part of a community creating real change, this is the place to be.

What to Expect:

Welcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel
Systems Change Workshop: Attendees will participate in a systems change workshop (pre- and post-event survey and brief activity on day of event)
Mentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey.
Networking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections.
Discussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles, redefining identity, and breaking barriers.

Limited Seats Available
Due to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket, you inform us as soon as possible.
This will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at kwallace@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket.

Reserve Your Spot
Be part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE.

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night - Toronto
2025-06-17 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | The Sam Ibrahim Building, 1050 Military Trail (The corner of Military Trail and Pan Am Drive), 1050 Military Trail, Toronto, ON, M1C 1G9, Canada
Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night – Toronto!

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night
Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night!
IGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, share your expertise, or be part of a community creating real change, this is the place to be.

What to Expect:

Welcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel
Systems Change Workshop: Attendees will participate in a systems change workshop (pre- and post-event survey and brief activity on day of event)
Mentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey.
Networking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections.
Discussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles, redefining identity, and breaking barriers.

Limited Seats Available
Due to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket, you inform us as soon as possible.
This will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at kwallace@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket.

Reserve Your Spot
Be part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE.

IGNITE in Your City
In 2025, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Find IGNITE in your city:

Yellowknife: May 20
Halifax: July 31
Montreal: September 23
Winnipeg: October 1

SCWIST Annual General Meeting 2025 - Registration for General Public
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Vancouver)
The SCWIST AGM will be held on Saturday, July 19th, from10:00 a.m. PT/11:00 a.m. MT/ 12:00 p.m. CT 1:00 ET/ 2:00 p.m. AT

Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Confirmation of Quorum and of Notice
3. Introductions
4. Adoption of Rules of Order
5. Approval of the Minutes of the previous annual general meeting, held on June 20, 2024
6. President’s report to the members
7. Presentation by Dr. Maydianne Andrade
8. Presentation of audited financial statements for the years ended April 30, 2024, and April 30, 2025
9. Appointment of the Society’s auditor
10. Election of directors of the Society.
11. Unfinished business.

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night - Halifax
2025-07-31 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 0E6, Canada
Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night – Halifax!

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night
Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night!
IGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, share your expertise, or be part of a community creating real change, this is the place to be.

What to Expect:

Welcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel
Systems Change Workshop: Attendees will participate in a systems change workshop (pre- and post-event survey and brief activity on day of event)
Mentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey.
Networking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections.
Discussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles, redefining identity, and breaking barriers.

Limited Seats Available
Due to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket, you inform us as soon as possible.
This will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at kwallace@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket.

Reserve Your Spot
Be part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE.

IGNITE in Your City
In 2025, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Find IGNITE in your city:

Vancouver: March 5
Yellowknife: May 20
Toronto: June 17
Halifax: July 31
Montreal: September 23

SCWIST's National Career Fair
2025-09-18 11:30 - 18:15 (America/Toronto)
SCWIST’s National Career Fair is a virtual event designed to inspire and inform the future of the Canadian STEM workforce.

SCWIST’S National Career Fair will be hosted on Whova. Registration will NOT take place on Eventbrite. To secure your spot, please use this link.

SCWIST’s National Career Fair is a virtual event designed to inspire and inform the future of the Canadian STEM workforce. It features engaging panel discussions and keynote speakers who explore where the STEM sector is headed and the emerging opportunities shaping it.
This event serves as a direct bridge between STEM companies and talent, offering virtual career booths where participants can meet company representatives, explore job opportunities, and view welcome videos that highlight each organization’s culture and mission. In addition to industry connections, the event includes practical workshops equipping participants with the tools they need to thrive in STEM fields.

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night - Montreal
2025-09-23 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Montreal) | 175 Av. du Président-Kennedy, 175 Avenue du Président-Kennedy, Montréal, QC, H2X 3P2, Canada
Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night – Montreal!

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night
Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night!
IGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, share your expertise, or be part of a community creating real change, this is the place to be.

What to Expect:

Welcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel
Systems Change Workshop: Attendees will participate in a systems change workshop (pre- and post-event survey and brief activity on day of event)
Mentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey.
Networking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections.
Discussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles, redefining identity, and breaking barriers.

Limited Seats Available
Due to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket, you inform us as soon as possible.
This will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at kwallace@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket.

Reserve Your Spot
Be part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE.

IGNITE in Your City
In 2025, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Find IGNITE in your city:

Vancouver: March 5
Yellowknife: May 20
Toronto: June 17
Halifax: July 31
Montreal: September 23

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night - Winnipeg
2025-10-01 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Winnipeg) | 85 Israel Asper Way, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0L5, Canada

Antimicrobial Resistance Across Canada: Youth Leading Change in Policy and Practice
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
Join SCWIST, CanAMR Net, and EPIC on November 17 during National AMR Week for a special event hosted by Ridhima Aurora, a SCWIST Quantum Leaps Grade 11 student from Calgary, Alberta.
Ridhima will lead a thought-provoking discussion with two of Canada’s leading scientists — Dr. Natasha Christie-Holmes and Dr. Robert Andrew Kozak — exploring the urgent issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the importance of coordinated national action.
This youth-led event will highlight Ridhima’s analysis, “Mapping Canada’s AMR Policy Landscape: A Cross-Jurisdictional Review of the 13 Provinces and Territories,” which examines policy strengths, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration across the country.
Together, the speakers will unpack how science, innovation, and policy must work hand-in-hand to protect public health and build a future resilient to antimicrobial threats.

Skills for Success Infosession
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
SCWIST is thrilled to announce the launch of our new program: Skills for Success!
This initiative aims to advance Canada’s innovation ecosystem by equipping early‑ to mid‑career professionals and graduate stream with the career-ready skills needed to excel in high-growth STEM sectors, while providing employers with access to job-ready talent and diversity tools that accelerate innovation and foster more equitable workplaces.
Join our infosession on December 11th at 1PM EST to learn more about why this program might be the one that helps you find your next job or build your team!
Register for the infosession and learn more about Skills for Success here: https://scwist.ca/programs/skills-for-success/
Who Should Attend?
Participants
Ideal for early- to mid-career professionals and MSc/PhD graduates exploring industry roles.
Discover how the program can help you:

Build in-demand digital and professional skills
Access personalized career guidance and one-on-one support
Connect with mentors, employers, and STEM leaders
Gain hands-on experience through workshops and industry projects

Employers
Designed for STEM organizations seeking diverse, job-ready talent.
Learn how you can:

Access trained candidates
Shape future training by informing curriculum
Strengthen inclusion using SCWIST’s diversity tools
Network and recruit through career fairs and events

Or anyone who simply wants to learn more!
Questions?
📧 industry@scwist.ca

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night - Ottawa
2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:30 UTC | 101 Lyon Street North, 101 Lyon Street North, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 5T9, Canada
Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night – Ottawa!

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night
Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night!
IGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, share your expertise, or be part of a community creating real change, this is the place to be.

What to Expect:

Welcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel
Systems Change Workshop: Attendees will participate in a systems change workshop (pre- and post-event survey and brief activity on day of event)
Mentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey.
Networking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections.
Discussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles, redefining identity, and breaking barriers.

Limited Seats Available
Due to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket, you inform us as soon as possible.
This will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at kwallace@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket.

Reserve Your Spot
Be part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE.
