Conference
Program
November 21, 2024
Talks & Panels
In-person & Online
@ BCIT Vancouver Tech Collider
8:00 AM PT
In-person Registration & Online Platform Opens
8:30 – 9:00 AM PT
Conference Welcome & the *Big Reveal*

Matt Beck, WSP

Darren Gervais-Harrison, PBX Engineering
9:00 – 9:30 AM PT
Engineering Careers and Lifelong Learning

Selena Wilson, Mott MacDonald
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM PT
Panel Discussion: Navigating Your Work

Genevieve Brown, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants

Amy Hunter, PBX Engineering

Erica Ellis, Kerr Wood Leidal

Yulia Liem, Bunt and Associates
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
How To Be an EDI Champion

Dr. Rishi Gupta, University of Victoria
12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
Lunch Break
1:00 – 1:45 PM PT
Panel Discussion: Self Awareness

Monique Staals, RAM

Jenna Simzer, WSP

Katherine Miller, Mott MacDonald

Tobi Allen, Ausenco
2:00 – 3:00 PM PT
Career Accelerators: Mindset & Communication Skills

Colin Cox, Cox Consultling
3:15 – 4:00 PM PT
Panel Discussion: Managing Relationships

William Johnston, WSP

Erin Martin-Serrano, PBX Engineering

Graham Lovely, MCW

Chris Thurburn-Huelin, Lafarge
4:30 PM PT | Glowbal Restaurant, 590 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
Networking and Connections
Join us for post-conference connections over canapés and refreshments with speakers and other young professionals from across British Columbia.