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This March, the engineering profession is opening its doors to show how engineers open doors!
Engineers open doors to new possibilities and new futures. They drive innovation and progress, taking what’s come before them and making it better. Engineers bring people together and they inspire.
National Engineering Month (NEM) is an annual celebration of the heart and soul of engineers—their passion, commitment, and action toward making the world a better place. In March 2026, engineers are inviting you in. Discover the difference that engineers make in their communities through a series of doors open events hosted by higher education institutions, STEM-based Non-governmental Organizations, participating engineering companies, and industry organizations, virtually and in-person.
This year, we kicked off NEM with a webinar on, “Sharing Your Story to Inspire Kids to Explore Engineering”, on March 3. This webinar covered how to share your own engineering journey in ways that connect with kids and spark their curiosity about the “E” in STEM. The webinar also introduced the Forward engineering Collective – a new initiative focused on ensuring young people have opportunities to explore engineering in ways that are inclusive, inspiring, and relevant. Check out the webinar recording here.
Host an event
Would you like to showcase the work of your engineering team, colleagues, or engineering students? Open your doors in March 2026! If you’re a higher education institution, STEM-based non-governmental organization (NGO), engineering company, industry organization or anyone else looking to host a NEM event, we encourage you to watch our webinar, “Planning a NEM Event 101”, for tips, tricks, and helpful resources.
National Engineering Month events
Events are being held across Canada, showcasing how engineers are opening doors.
K-12
CAGIS Virtual: Tremendous Turbines
General public
"Unlocking Your Future: Job Hunting & the P.Eng Pathway" - Student Registration -
Join the Toronto Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders for an informal mentoring evening with practicing engineers.
High school
1UP Conference 2026
The 1UP Conference is where young people from across Ontario come together to imagine, design, and build the future of our communities.
K-12
CAGIS Virtual: Make A Mini Canadarm!
Quick! What Canadian invention is 17 metres long, has “bones” made of carbon fibre and titanium, and can move satellites using less electricity than a kitchen teakettle? That’s right, it’s the Canadarm!