AGENDA

The Future of Engineering is a virtual conference taking place over two days. Below is the current schedule which is subject to change. Visit regularly to learn more about our influential speakers.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
 
OPENING REMARKS
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
 
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS – Setting the Landscape
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Engineering Workforce
Show Me The Money! How Pay Equity Continues to Be a Barrier to Inclusion in The Engineering and Geoscience Professions
The Future Of Engineering Profession
Panel Discussion: Building Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to Drive Diversity & Inclusion
Sustainability & Innovation
Getting To Zero - The Role of Passively Safe, Small Modular Reactors
Artificial Intelligence
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
 
MORNING BREAK
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Who Me, a Leader? Transcending Personal and Professional Barriers to Engineering Leadership
 
Panel Discussion: Licensing – the future of the P.Eng. in the Face of Emerging Technology
 
Passive Magnetic Inspection Provides Quantitative Infrastructure Condition Assessment
 
How Organizations Can Prepare Their Leaders, Boards and Risk Managers for Artificial Intelligence
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKER
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
 
NETWORKING
Thursday, October 7, 2021
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
 
NETWORKING & REGISTRATION
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
 
The Impact of Digital Technologies on How Consulting Engineers Work
 
Panel Discussion: Improving Access to Opportunity for Underrepresented Groups
 
Using Realistic 3D Simulation to Enhance Teaching Machine Control Programing
 
Artificial Intelligence for Advanced Noise Control and Monitoring in Mining Sites
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
 
Why You Should Build a Non-Traditional Engineering Team
 
Panel Discussion: Qualifications-Based Selection in Ontario
 
Bio-Regenerative Buildings Design - An Indoor Nature-Based Solution
 
Smart City, Smart Water
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
 
MORNING BREAK
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Panel Discussion: Future of the Workplace after COVID-19
 
Panel Discussion: Generating Accountability in Diversity and Inclusion Work
 
The Engineering Profession and the Climate Crisis
 
Artificial Intelligence in The Rail Industry
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKER (ARLENE DICKINSON)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
 
CLOSING REMARKS & NETWORKING