Friday, December 4,
4:00 to 7:45 p.m.
ECS 125 and the ECS Lobby at the University of Victoria
The event is free
For students thinking about engineering, computer science or a career in technology, this evening is a rare chance to see the future up close. Our theme this year is “The future is in the room”: UVic students, industry leaders, hiring managers, student clubs, startups, high school students and their families, all together face to face.
What your students can experience:
• See what UVic students build: eight student teams will present their posters and prototypes, created after working with industry mentors on real client problems all term
• Talk to industry professionals: meet people from Victoria’s tech community and ask them about their work and careers
• “The future, face to face” industry panel: tech leaders answer the question on everyone’s mind, which is what students should learn now that AI can write code, followed by an open Q&A where your students can ask their own questions
• “Hiring in 2030”: hiring managers talk about what they will look for in future employees and how students can start preparing now
• Pizza and networking: a relaxed, welcoming space to chat with UVic students, faculty and industry guests
Program:
- 4:00 Registration (ECS Lobby)
- 4:30 Welcome and keynotes (ECS 125)
- 5:00 Industry panel: the future, face to face, then Q&A (ECS 125)
- 5:45 Pizza and networking (ECS Lobby)
- 6:00 Student posters and prototype demos (ECS Lobby)
- 7:00 Hiring in 2030 with hiring managers (ECS 125)
- 7:30 Prizes and closing (ECS 125)
We would especially love for parents to join too. Choosing a university program and a career path is a big decision, and this is a great opportunity for families to explore it together, see what university-level work looks like, and hear directly from the people who hire.