Past Events

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

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!

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

June 19, 2024 Women in Aerospace Canada AGM – Virtual

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!

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.

Are you passionate about aerospace and eager to make a difference in promoting diversity and inclusion within the industry? Women in Aerospace Canada (WIA-C) invites you to join our team of dedicated volunteers to help us run our programming and initiatives!

The Women in Aerospace Canada Board of Directors is looking to appoint new members to fill some vacancies. This is an open call to the WIA-Canada membership. The Board will be accepting applications up until 30 April 2024, 5pm Eastern. A list of potential candidates for the Board of Directors will be developed from the submissions and offers will be presented by 31 May 2024.

This exciting event will bring together women from all over Canada who are passionate about aviation. Whether you are a pilot, engineer, air traffic controller, or simply an aviation enthusiast, this conference is for you! Discover inspiring stories from successful women in the industry, participate in engaging workshops, and network with like-minded individuals.

In the tech and data intelligence worlds, a sandbox is where innovation is born. It’s a place where the brightest free-thinking minds from across disciplines come together to reimagine what’s possible. A collaborative environment where the whole is infinitely greater than the sum of the parts.

At SandboxAQ, this forward-looking vision is core to everything we do. It’s how we became who we are and it’s how we know our solutions can shift the way your business competes in tomorrow’s marketplace. As the world enters the third quantum revolution, AI + Quantum software will address significant business and scientific challenges.

It’s a leap year, meaning we have an extra day for an event. Join us for an evening of casual networking with the WIA-Community.

Get ready to embark on a journey as we unveil the keys to your aerospace career aspirations.

“Women in Aerospace: Setting goals, Achieving New Heights in 2024” is not just a workshop; it’s your passport to unlocking the boundless potential within you.

Celebrate International Women’s Day in Calgary with Keynote Speaker Kendra Kincade, President & CEO, Elevate Aviation. Kendra’s journey began with a challenging early life, which ultimately drove her towards a commitment to helping others in their pursuit of self-discovery and success. In 2015 she founded Elevate Aviation after recognizing a glaring gender disparity within the aviation industry. Kendra is an Air Traffic Controller with NAV CANADA, Honorary Colonel of RCAF 417 Helicopter Squadron, Board Chair for the Alberta Aviation Council, Vice Chair for the Strategic Aviation Advisory Council of Alberta, and a Director, Writer, and Executive Producer for “Only Up” a feature length documentary following women in various aviation careers.

Join us for networking and celebrating Women in Aerospace for International Women’s Day! More details coming soon.

International Women’s Day Celebration in Toronto on March 7th, 2024.  Keynote speaker, Janice McDonald is a sought-after speaker, advisor and leadership expert. An award-winning serial entrepreneur, she has expertise in the music industry,  apparel/accessories and start-ups. She has Leadership training from Harvard and INSEAD and she was appointed to Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard Kennedy School.