Past Events
A look back at the events we have hosted, exhibited at and supported. Click any event for the full story.
Free UpliftMobility Electrification Training – Apply Now!
Are you a WIA member looking to expand your expertise in electrification technologies within the aerospace industry? Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to participate in a fully funded training program designed to empower women in aerospace!
Cirque Du Soleil’s OVO is Coming to Toronto – Don’t Miss out!
Exclusive Offer for WIA Canada Members! Save Up to 20% OFF on Select Seats and Dates.Step into a vibrant world of movement, energy, and wonder with OVO by Cirque du Soleil! This breathtaking performance takes you inside a thriving ecosystem where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a mesmerizing display of acrobatics, color, and emotion.
WILWorks SWPP: Summer 2025 Applications Now Open!
Manufacturers, don’t miss this chance to access wage subsidies and hire top post-secondary talent! Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) is prioritizing funding for manufacturers looking to build the future of advanced manufacturing.
“Strategic Partnership and Collaboration in Aerospace” Virtual Session April 24, 2025
This session will provide practical insights into identifying the right partners to amplify business success, understanding the value exchange in collaborations, navigating complex government regulations in aerospace partnerships, and aligning partnerships with business goals for long-term impact.
InspireHER: An Evening of Celebration for International Women’s Day – March 6, 2025
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Women in Aerospace Canada (WIA) and the Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC)! We are thrilled to welcome you to InspireHER: Celebrating Women in Aerospace, an evening dedicated to honoring the achievements and contributions...
NouvELLEs Altitudes en aérospatiale : Un événement de réseautage par Bombardier et WIA-Canada
Événement de réseautage exclusif pour les femmes en aérospatiale et les personnes qui les soutiennent! Bombardier et Women in Aerospace (WIA-Canada) ont le plaisir de vous inviter à une soirée de réseautage exclusive visant à inspirer et à célébrer les femmes et...
“Connect With Others: Enhance Relationships” Virtual Lunch & Learn by Dale Carnegie – February 27, 2025
Virtual Session: February 27, 2025 Unlock the Power of Influence and Teamwork: Join Dale Carnegie’s Enhance Relationships Workshop led by Amy Blake! In today’s fast-paced business world, teamwork has taken center stage, and the ability to collaborate and influence...
“THE UNLOCKED LEADER: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World” Virtual Lunch & Learn – January 30, 2025
Virtual Session: January 30, 2025 12:00-1:00PM Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level? Join us for an exclusive session with Hortense le Gentil, celebrated executive leadership coach and author of The Unlocked Leader. This is an incredible opportunity...
“Goal Setting Mastery” Virtual Lunch & Learn by Dale Carnegie – January 15, 2025
Virtual Session: January 15, 2025 12:00 - 1:00 pm ETUnlock Your Potential in 2025: Join Our Goal Setting Mastery Workshop by Dale Carnegie® Trainer Amy Blake. Are you ready to achieve the results you want in both your personal and professional life? The Goal Setting...
LeadHERs in Aerospace: A Networking event by Bombardier and Women in Aerospace Canada
Exclusive Networking Event for Women & Allies in Aerospace!The LeadHERs in Aerospace: A Networking event by Bombardier and Women in Aerospace – Canada (WIA) serving as a unique opportunity for women and allies in aerospace, aviation and similar industries to...
WIA Canada – Ontario Holiday Celebration
Celebrate the Season at the Ontario Holiday Celebration! Where: Keenan's Irish Pub, 1900 Dundas St W Unit 13B, Mississauga, ON L5K 1P9 CanadaWhen: December 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ETGet ready for an unforgettable evening filled with festive cheer! Join us as we...
WIA Canada’s – 4th Annual Virtual Book Club
Session One – Begins December 3, 2024 @ 7:00pm ET. Upcoming sessions - Jan 14, Feb 4, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 8, Apr 22, May 13, Jun 3, 2025.Welcome to Women in Aerospace Canada’s book club! Based on great feedback from last year, we will be hosting our 4th annual Virtual...
WIA Canada – Alberta Holiday Celebration
Celebrate the Season at the Alberta Holiday Celebration! Date: December 12, 2024Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM MSTLocation: The Hangar Flight Museum, 4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8A5Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer at the Alberta Holiday...
“Process Management: Unlocking Operational Resilience” Virtual Session November 5
Virtual Session: November 5th, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET "If you can’t describe what you are doing as a process, you don’t know what you are doing”– W. Edwards Deming, Quality Management GuruAn organization’s collection of processes forms the bedrock for their...
“Being Extraordinary at the Ordinary” Virtual Session October 18
Virtual Session: October 18th, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET Being Extraordinary at the Ordinary: Five simple strategies for managers to create big impact."Great managers aren't those who do extraordinary things; they are those who do the ordinary things...
Girls Take Flight 2024 Saturday, September 21
Girls Take Flight at Billy Bishop Airport on Saturday, September 21, 2024. For 2024, we are making a significant and exciting change. While the majority of the discovery flights will take place on April 27 at the Oshawa Airport, Girls Take Flight as we have come to know it ‑ including the expo, speaker program, static aircraft display and a number of discovery flights ‑ will now take place at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
DAIR To Innovate 2024 – Thursday October 24
Mark your calendars for DAIR To Innovate 2024 on Thursday, October 24, in Toronto at The Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation, at Centennial College Downsview Campus.
Don’t miss out on the exchanging of ideas with leading industry players, academics, government representatives, aerospace adjacent sectors, and students.
Leading Your Way Virtual Lunch and Learn Thursday, September 19
During this talk with executive and author Gaia van der Esch, as part of the Women in Aerospace Canada Lunch and Learn, we’ll discuss what leadership is about, how we need to re-think what it looks and acts like to solve global challenges and create more inclusive organizations, and how women can play a key role in pushing such change forward. Join us for this inspiring and empowering discussion, which will provide you with concrete examples and tips on how you can lead change from within your company and role.
The Art of Leadership Women Events June 2024 in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, and Calgary
Looking to take your leadership to the next level? The Art of Leadership Women returns this June with its 11th national tour! Events being held in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver and Calgary. Special pricing for Members of Women in Aerospace Canada!
Calgary Summer Social June 20th
Join us for an evening of fun and networking
June 20, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ol’ Beautiful Brewing Company
1103 12 St SE
Calgary, Alberta
2024 WIA Canada AGM June 19, 2024 – Virtual
June 19, 2024 Women in Aerospace Canada AGM – Virtual
Ontario Summer Social June 20 Mississauga
Thursday, June 20th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm ET
Time to celebrate the arrival of summer! Join us for what promises to be a great evening of networking and re-connecting with aerospace colleagues across Ontario. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Virtual Lunch & Learn “What’s Space Got To Do With It? Reaching for the Stars: Lessons Learned Along the Way” June 20
Join WIA Canada on a captivating journey exploring the profound parallels between the boundless universe of space and the intricate pathways of career growth and life lessons. In this keynote, Shelli will draw from her rich 25-year expedition within the dynamic realm of the space industry, intertwining personal anecdotes and invaluable insights gleaned from luminaries across the globe.
