With thought-provoking presentations, interactive workshops, engaging networking activities, and a keynote from two-time Olympian and Order of Canada recipient Karina LeBlanc, this year's 30 by 30 Conference promises to leave you inspired, and with concrete solutions, to continue advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in engineering.
Engineers Canada has teamed with co-host Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia and local partner ACEC-BC to host this year’s event in Vancouver, BC, on May 21, 2025. With its theme, Solutions and Accountability Towards an Inclusive Engineering Profession, the 30 by 30 Conference will bring together leaders from across Canada from engineering regulation, employers, and education to address barriers and promote accountability for fostering the success of women and marginalized groups in the profession.
Book your accommodations by April 15 to take advantage of the special hotel rate at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. Register today on the conference website to secure your ticket and hear from these engineering and equity, diversity, and inclusion experts:
Karina LeBlanc, C.M.
Two-time Olympian
President and General Manager, Portland Thorns
A passionate advocate for inclusion, diversity, and humanitarianism, Karina will speak on race, diversity and inclusion from her own experiences. Learn more >
Emily Nichols, B.Sc.(Eng), M.A.Sc.(Eng), P.Eng.
President, Connect Better
Emily will serve as the day's emcee. A profession engineer, Emily works with organizations that want to strengthen the human skills we (still!) need in an increasingly technical world. Learn more >
Dr. Sarah Saska
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Feminuity
Sarah and her Feminuity colleague Steph Rebello will lead attendees through a workshop entitled, "Re-imagining Engineering: Amplifying Early Career Voices for Inclusive Change." Learn more >
Marcie Cochrane, MBA, P.Eng.
Inclusion Strategist, Advance Principle
Marcie, along with PRA Inc.'s François Dumaine and Susanna Beaudin, will lead an afternoon breakout session entitled, "Gender Representation: The Obstacles and Opportunities for Data Collection." Learn more >
François Dumaine
Partner, PRA Inc.
François and his PRA Inc. colleague Susanna Beaudin will join Marcie for the afternoon breakout session, "Gender Representation: The Obstacles and Opportunities for Data Collection." Learn more >
Dr. Hilary Curry
Expert in Organizational Development (Effectiveness), Behavioural Change, Culture, and Transformation
A LEGO Serious Play facilitator, Hilary will lead attendees through a workshop entitled, "Engineering System Change for Gender Equity: Strategies for Lasting Impact." Learn more >
Heidi Yang, FEC, FGC (Hon.), P.Eng.
CEO, Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Heidi will join Engineers Canada CEO Philip Rizcallah for a fireside chat entitled, "30 by 30: What's Next?"
Learn more >
View the full conference agenda, speaker bios, and registration information on the conference website.
