This March, the engineering profession is opening its doors to show how engineers open doors!
Dozens of events are taking place during National Engineering Month at higher education institutions, engineering companies, and industry organizations across Canada. From doors open events to design competitions, from hands-on activities to exhibitions and workshops, the engineering profession is inviting you in. Find an event that interests you in the national calendar of events below, and discover the future that engineers are building.
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Want to showcase the work of your engineers or engineering students to your community? Open your doors in March 2025! If you’re a higher education institution, engineering company, or industry organization hosting a doors open event during National Engineering Month, tell us about it by filling out this form. We’ll include your event in the national calendar of doors open events.
- March 2025
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Design Day Events
Design Day is a free, public event bringing together industry professionals, students, clients and professors. It takes place twice a year, in fall and in winter.
All students, undergraduate and graduate, at the Faculty of Engineering are invited to participate and showcase their design projects, whether physical prototypes, design plans, software apps or websites. Entries can originate from course work, research or a personal project from individual students or from teams. Prizes are awarded to winners in each category.
- In-person | Ottawa
27
Beyond The Buzz: The Application of Nuclear Energy, EV’s & Smart Buildings
Join SWE Toronto for an enlightening evening during National Engineering Month as we explore the powerful intersection of nuclear energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and smart buildings in shaping Ontario’s clean energy future. As the province accelerates its transition to net-zero emissions, nuclear power remains the backbone of Ontario’s electricity grid, supplying over 50% of the province’s energy—a reliable and low-carbon source crucial for meeting rising electricity demands.
- In-person | Toronto
27
EITs and early career professionals
Beyond The Buzz: The Application of Nuclear Energy, EV’s & Smart Buildings
Join SWE Toronto for an enlightening evening during National Engineering Month as we explore the powerful intersection of nuclear energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and smart buildings in shaping Ontario’s clean energy future.
- Virtual | Toronto
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Public school
Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
The City of Kingston and the counties of Frontenac and Lennox and Addington.
- In-person | Kingston
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Water Purification: A Portable Solution
This event aims to raise awareness about water purification and the importance of access to safe drinking water in Canada and disaster-affected regions. Our team has developed a portable water purification system—compact enough to fit in a 1×1 foot cube—designed to provide safe drinking water for a family of four (two adults + two children) using surface water. The event will feature esteemed guest speakers, including experts in water purification systems, public health, and Indigenous advocacy.
- In-person | Kingston
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Public school
Simcoe County Regional Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
Simcoe County.
- In-person | Barrie
28
Public school
United Counties Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
City of Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Counties, Akwesasne Mohawk Reserve.
- In-person | Cornwall
28
Public school
Toronto Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
City of Toronto.
- In-person | Toronto
28
Public school
Thames Valley Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
City of London and Elgin, Middlesex, and Oxford Counties.
- In-person | London
28
Public school
Niagara Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
Region of Niagara.
- In-person | St. Catharines
28
Public school
Lethbridge Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
Lethbridge and the southwest corner of Alberta, north to Claresholm and Vulcan, and east to Vauxhall, Taber and Milk River.
- In-person | Lethbridge
28
Public school
Eastern Newfoundland Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
Avalon Peninsula.
- In-person | St Johns
28
Public school
Central Alberta Rotary Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
North to Ponoka, south to Carstairs, east to Stettler, west to Rocky Mountain House.
- In-person | Red Deer
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Engineering students
NEM Town Hall at Acadia University
As part of National Engineering Month activities, Engineers Nova Scotia CEO and Registrar, D.S. (Pal) Mann, CD, FCSSE, P.Eng., invites all registrants and students of Acadia University to attend this in-person conversation in your community and on campus. This session will allow participants to engage with the CEO on topics that are important to you and to have an opportunity to share your thoughts on engineering issues and innovation in this province and the way forward for Engineers Nova Scotia.
- In-person | Halifax
28
High school
The Use of AI, Information Systems and Robotics in Tackling Environmental Challenges
This session will consist of a panel discussing the test cases for the use of AI, information systems and robotics in tackling environmental challenges. This will be an opportunity for students to contribute to the discussion using their knowledge on the topics. Key ecological issues and the steps towards a more sustainable future will be addressed.
- Virtual
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General public
Public Engineering Day
Public Engineering Day is organized by Engineers Nova Scotia and will take place at the Halifax Central Public Library on March 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
This event is open to the public and aims to cultivate curiosity in STEM, specifically exploring the world of engineering. The event will feature displays and booths from industry experts, community groups, and university groups.
- Virtual
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High school
1UP Youth City-Building Conference
The 2025 1UP Conference will bring together Ontario high school students for a Design Jam competition, panel discussion and networking with industry professionals in planning, architecture, engineering and urban design. Youth will experience hands-on, collaborative learning from peers and professional facilitators. The 1UP Conference is a space for youth who are interested in these fields to explore potential career pathways and receive guidance from the event’s professional volunteers.
- In-person | Toronto
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U of T Engineering March Open House
This full-day, on-campus experience invites students interested in U of T Engineering to dive deep into their areas of interest with program-specific sessions, opportunities to speak with students, staff and faculty from each department, see engineering spaces, and more.
- In-person | Toronto
31
High school
STEMpowered PD Day Camp
Participants have fun with hands-on activities by learning engineering design principles, try out some fun tech, connect creativity with STEM and explore the UWaterloo campus!
- In-person | Waterloo
31
Public school
ESQ PD Day Camps
ESQ 's full-day PD Day Camps (Grade 2-4 and 5-7) invite participants to explore STEM through hands-on challenges and collaboration! The "Eco-Inventors" themed day offers unique activities where you will be encouraged to think critically about the challenges facing our world and how they can design innovative solutions to help build a brighter, greener future.
- In-person | Waterloo
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Engineering Jeopardy
Join us for a game of Engineering Jeopardy!
This trivia game will cover fun questions about engineering, science, and how engineers help improve health and well-being. Topics might include cool inventions like medical devices or gadgets that help people stay healthy.
Location: Conestoga College – Fountain Street Campus
- In-person | Cambridge
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Public school
Cariboo Mainline Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
School Districts 27, 49, 58, 73, 74 and affiliated independent and home school students within these communities.
- In-person | Kamloops
