CIRQUE: Conference on Industry and Resources Queen's University Engineering

CIRQUE: Conference on Industry and Resources Queen's University Engineering 2024
2024-02-09 17:30 - 2024-02-10 17:00 UTC | Queen’s University Bioscience Complex, 116 Barrie St, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6, Canada
Join us February 9-10th, 2024 for the 41st annual CIRQUE Conference.
FRIDAY SCHEDULE:
5:30-6:30 pm – Introduction and Arrival
6:00-6:30 pm – Paul Teshima, Chief Client Experience Officer, Wealthsimple (Eng Phys ’95)
6:30-7:00 pm – Kristine Beese, Founder, Untangle Money (Eng Phys ’03)
7:05-7:35 pm – Scott Medhurst, Retired President & CEO, Toromont CAT
7:35-9:00 pm – Dinner, presented by Kinectrics
9:00-11:30 pm – Networking Social, Clark Hall Pub
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
8:00-9:00 am – Breakfast & Arrival
9:10-11:00 – Workshop hosted by Stroud International
11:10-11:35 – David Wismer, Global Head of BMO Technology and Business Services Investment and Corporate Banking Practice (Mech Eng ’93)
11:45-12:05 pm – Karen Bozynski, Director of Partnerships, Venture Lab (Materials & Metallurgical Eng ’96)
12:15-12:40 pm – Tamer Sabrah, Kinectrics
12:40-1:40 pm – Lunch
1:40-2:05 pm – Steven Bruch, INVISTA
2:15-2:40 pm – John and Brianne English, Suncor
2:50-3:15 pm – Dr. Ian Chen, Adolescent Medicine & Neurodevelopmental Physician (Chem Eng ’00)
3:15-3:40 pm – Alicia Labbe, Circle5
3:40-5:00 pm – Closing & Networking
CIRQUE is a student run conference that provides an experience for STEM students to gain insights into the wide range of career paths available to them. CIRQUE seeks to expose students to the various opportunities they have beyond traditional engineering roles by giving industry leaders a chance to share their valuable knowledge and experiences in professions and industries, such as: entrepreneurship, banking, consulting, research and design, medicine, and law.
Why attend CIRQUE? Hear from and network with several industry professionals, and company recruiters, including Wealthsimple, Suncor, Toromont CAT, Kinetrics, BMO, Stroud International and many more. By attending CIRQUE, you will get to learn about job opportunities available for QUIP, summer internships and post-graduation. Join us for unique networking opportunities, including a networking social at Clark Hall Pub!
CIRQUE is open to all Smith Engineering students, as well as STEM (science, technology and mathematics) students at Queen’s University.
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Industry Night: Finance and Consulting in STEM
2024-11-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Clark Hall Pub, 30 5 Field Company Lane, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
Curious about how your STEM skills can open doors to careers in finance and consulting? This event is an opportunity to get prepared for the busy hiring season ahead!
Conference on Industry and Resources – Queen’s University Engineering (CIRQUE) is collaborating with EngSoc Professional Development (PD) and CREO Solutions for Industry Night!
EngSoc PD will be running an interactive workshop on interview preparation and application strategies. You’ll also hear from students representing CREO Solutions who have secured consulting and data analytics roles through internships, sharing tips on navigating these industries.
Register for FREE – Ages 19+
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Taster Event
2025-01-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Rose Innovation Hub – Mitchell Hall, 69 Union St, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2N9, Canada

CIRQUE: Conference on Industry and Resources Queen's University Engineering 2025
2025-01-25 08:00 - 22:00 | Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront, 2 Princess St, Kingston, ON, K7L 1A2, Canada
EARLY BIRD PRICING – $15 TICKETS UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2024. (Regular price: $25)
The Conference on Industry and Resources – Queen’s University Engineering (CIRQUE) is hosting it’s annual conference on January 25th at the Holiday Inn Kingston – Waterfront! Join us for a day of workshops, speaker sessions, and networking – all focused on kickstarting your career in non-traditional engineering careers.
We’ll explore careers in law, finance, consulting, banking, and investments, across a variety of industries. If you’re looking to expand your career options, you won’t wanna miss this. See you there!

Conference Details:
Date: January 25th, 2025 Location: Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront Included: Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), delegate package, your resume sent directly to speakers and sponsors, and invaluable networking opportunities with industry leaders
Speakers and workshop titles to be released soon!
