In March, the engineering profession opened its doors to show how engineers open doors!
Over one hundred events took 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 invited you in to discover the future that engineers are building. Check out the full list of events that took place in March in the national calendar below.
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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 2026
- March 2026
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General public
AI Futures
A three-day event exploring AI and machine learning in teaching, learning and research.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), including machine learning (ML) and generative AI, is a growing area of interest for faculty, researchers, instructors, students, and the wider community. At the University of Regina, and across the city and province, we are actively exploring AI- and ML-related initiatives and collaborating with partners to aim at providing coordinated support, services, and education.
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- In-person | Regina
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EITs and early career professionals
Lacrosse Game Night: Thunderbirds vs Rock
Join us for a Friday night at The Nest! Join Emerging Professionals Committee for a night of networking, socializing, and fun at the Scotiabank Centre, home of the Halifax Thunderbirds. Meet fellow emerging professionals, enjoy light appetizers, and get ready to cheer on the team at ORSO Pub & Grill before heading to the game! (Note: Please let us know if you’ll be attending the social event.)
- Virtual | Halifax
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Engineering students, EITs and early career professionals, Members of the engineering profession
ANCWT – Engineering the Future | NEM 2026
Advancing New Canadian Women in Technology (ANCWT) invites you to Engineering the Future 2026, held in recognition of National Engineering Month (#NEM2026), led by Engineers Canada.
This event provides a platform for newcomer women in STEM to strengthen their professional network and showcase their technical expertise and presentation skills through a 3-Minute Technical (3MT) Pitch Competition, a keynote address, and a structured Ask/Give networking session.
- In-person | Gloucester
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Members of the engineering profession
Camp 4 Spring Iron Ring Ceremony
Camp 4 Saskatoon’s Calling of an Engineer spring ceremony will be held Saturday March 14th 10:30 AM at TCU Place in downtown Saskatoon. Eligible candidates will be receiving their rings as recognition of making their obligation to ethical professional conduct. Click here for more information about the ceremony.
- In-person | Saskatchewan
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K-12, Public school
STEAM Powered: Engineering Camp
Celebrating National Engineering Month with our STEAM Powered Engineering Camp!
Join us on Saturday, March 14th from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM at the UPEI Engineering Building (#30) for a FREE full-day camp designed for students in Grades 6–9 across PEI.
Participants will enjoy a full day of hands-on engineering challenges, teamwork activities, engineer talks, creative problem-solving, and exciting mystery activities.
- In-person | Charlottetown
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K-12, General public, Public school, Engineering students
Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week (PEGW): Children's Activities
Join Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba at Kildonan Place to mark the 2026 Provincial Engineering & Geoscience Week (PEGW) with fun activities to engage the next generation of engineers and geoscientists!
Children's activities running on Sunday provide kids of all ages a chance to have some fun. From building structures out of gumdrops to digging for cool rocks and building a working circuit, there's something for everyone!
- In-person | Winnipeg
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K-12, General public, Engineering students, EITs and early career professionals
Digital Engineering: The Next Frontier for Canadian Engineers
Digital Engineering Panel
8PM to 9:30PM Eastern Time zone
- Virtual | for Broadcast across Canada
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Members of the engineering profession
Concrete Fundamentals Workshop
Concrete Saskatchewan is pleased to invite you to register for our upcoming Concrete Fundamentals workshop a comprehensive, full-day educational program designed to strengthen technical understanding of concrete and support better performance on projects across Saskatchewan.
This workshop connects materials, mix design, production, placement, performance, and standards to real-world jobsite practices. It is designed to help participants make informed decisions, reduce risk, improve quality, and better manage concrete in both hot and cold weather conditions.
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- Virtual
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Engineering students, EITs and early career professionals, Members of the engineering profession
Virtual Town Hall Session II
As part of online National Engineering Month activities, join Engineers Nova Scotia CEO & Registrar, Pal Mann, FEC, P.Eng., for an informative session on engineering in Nova Scotia and way forward. This moderated, interactive sessions will allow you to engage with the CEO in topics that are important to you. Q&A session will be followed for you to ask questions and join the discussion.
Two sessions will be held in March (March 11 and March 18) to accommodate registrants’ schedules. Both sessions cover the same content.
- Virtual | Halifax
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Engineering students, EITs and early career professionals, Members of the engineering profession
Lead Better, Live Better: From Overload to Clarity in Times of Disruption
This interactive session supports engineers navigating rapid change and uncertainty—from AI disruption to everyday work and life demands. Learn how stress-driven brain patterns may be holding you back, and gain practical, neuroscience-based tools to build resilience, improve focus, and quiet your inner critic. Participants will receive a free self-assessment in advance to help maximize the session’s impact.
- Virtual | Halifax
