Past Events

A look back at the events we have hosted, exhibited at and supported. Click any event for the full story.

Join WIA at SecTor 2026 !

WIA-CanadaEvents & Programs / Upcoming Events Black Hat SecTor 2026Toronto · Oct 6–8, 2026 WIA-Canada is sharing SecTor 2026 with our community. Canada’s long-running cybersecurity conference now runs under the Black Hat brand, and WIA members...

Workforce Agility Forum 2026

WIA-CanadaEvents & Programs / Upcoming Events AME Association of Ontario Workforce Agility ForumBrampton · Sep 23, 2026 WIA-Canada is on the panel at the Workforce Agility Forum & Networking Event, a half-day forum on the workforce challenge facing...

WIA Virtual Speed Mentorship Program – Fall 2026

Events & Programs/Upcoming Events Virtual · Oct 7 WIA-Canada · Speed Mentorship Virtual SpeedMentorship Your direct connection to leading professionals in the aerospace industry. Multiple rounds of open mentoring in small groups, and you choose which mentors to...

Join WIA at the 2026 Elsie Awards Gala !

WIA-CanadaEvents & Programs / Upcoming Events Northern Lights Aero Foundation · Corporate table The Elsie Awards GalaBrampton · 2026 WIA-Canada will be at the 17th annual Elsie MacGill Awards Gala, the evening Canadian aviation and aerospace sets aside to honour...

Join WIA at Girls in Aviation Day 2026 !

WIA-CanadaEvents & Programs / Upcoming Events WAI Upper Canada Chapter · Interactive booth Girls in Aviation DayToronto Pearson · 2026 WIA-Canada is bringing an interactive booth to the Upper Canada Chapter’s Girls in Aviation Day — a free, hands-on day inside the...

Join WIA in Canadian International Air Show 2026 !

Events & Programs/Upcoming EventsExhibiting · Sept 5–7Exhibiting · STEM ZoneCanadian International Air Show 2026 WIA-Canada is on the ground for all three days. Find our booth in the STEM Zone, free and open to the public, for a full-motion flight simulator, a...

DAIR & Mitacs Lunch & Learn 30 June !

DAIR’s upcoming Mitacs Lunch and Learn is designed for Canadian aerospace organizations exploring support for research, business initiatives and operational improvement projects.

Hear from Ahmed Tanashi, Senior Advisor, Business Development at Mitacs, as he provides an overview of Mitacs Accelerate, Business Strategy Internship opportunities, eligible project areas and how DAIR can support aligned organizations through the process.

Cocktail estival de WIA Canada – Édition Montréal – 18 juin 2026!

e Cocktail estival de WIA Canada débarque à Montréal, et vous y êtes invités ! Cette année, nous réunissons une communauté aérospatiale encore plus multidisciplinaire — rassemblant des professionnels de l’aviation, du spatial, de l’ingénierie, du leadership, des affaires, de la fabrication, de la gouvernance et bien plus encore.

Join us for WIA Canada’s Ontario Summer Social – 18 June 2026!

Summer is just around the corner, and so is your opportunity to mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections at one of the season’s most anticipated networking events.

Whether you’re reconnecting or meeting new faces, join us for an unforgettable evening to unwind, grow your network, and kick off the summer in style!

2026 Girls Fly Day

Join us in Ottawa for Girls Fly Day 2026, a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of aviation through hands-on activities and introductory flights. Connect with pilots, explore aviation pathways, and be inspired by the world of flight on June 6.

Skills Ontario Young Women’s Conference

Women in Aerospace Canada is excited to highlight the Skills Ontario Young Women’s Conference & FNMI Student Conference 2026, a powerful initiative designed to inspire the next generation of women and underrepresented groups to explore careers in skilled trades and technology.

2026 OAC Annual Golf Tournament

Shine your shoes and your clubs, it’s almost time for the OAC’s most enjoyable event. We are looking forward to seeing you all at our 12th Annual Golf Tournament which will once again be a four-person scramble (Best Ball) with a SHOTGUN START at 9:00 am.

Girls Can Fly 2026 – Join WIA at This Inspiring Aviation Event!

Join us in Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) for this FREE educational experience, featuring aircraft of all sizes, flight simulators, and our amazing industry partners engaging attendees of all ages.

Girls Can Fly aims to inspire young women and girls about the exciting opportunities in the aviation industry. This event is open to everyone, rain or shine!

Canadian Space Launch Conference

The Canadian Space Launch Conference (CSLC) 2026, hosted by NordSpace, returns to Ottawa—uniting leaders from industry, government, and academia at a defining moment for Canada’s space sector. With the Government of Canada investing $182.6M into sovereign launch through the Launch the North program, this year’s theme—“Building a Spacefaring Nation”—focuses on turning vision into reality. Expect deep dives into the technologies, infrastructure, and policies needed to establish Canada’s domestic launch capabilities.

WIA is Hiring – Grant Writer

Women in Aerospace Canada (WIA-C) is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the leadership, professional development, and equitable participation of women and underrepresented groups in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. We operate with a highly collaborative, mission-driven culture, supported by national partners, corporate members, and leaders across Canada’s aerospace ecosystem. As we continue to expand our national footprint, WIA-C is building capacity to secure new funding streams, strengthen our programming, and scale our impact.