Join us on Sep 13 from 5 PM to 7:30 PM for a Women Professional Development and Networking Night at Best Western hotel!
At this event, you will have the opportunity to hear from industry, academia and entrepreneur female professionals about their career paths. Moreover, you can participate in a mini-workshop to enhance your networking skills. You will have the opportunity to meet other participants joining from industry and academia.
Speaker(s): Leanne Dawson, Raoufeh Hashemian, Bukky Wonda, Maryam Elahi
Agenda:
Schedule (All times are in MST)
5 – 5:30 PM Check-in
5:30 – 6 PM Panel Discussion
6 – 6:30 PM Mini-workshop
6:30 – 7:30 PM Networking
Networking for Introverts Mini-Workshop – Are you a student or industry professional who finds networking a bit daunting? You’re not alone. Networking is an important part of job hunting, but many people struggle to network effectively. Being an introvert can make it even more difficult to form meaningful connections.
In this session, we'll explore practical strategies and techniques to make networking more approachable and effective. You’ll learn how to define your strengths within a personal brand and to set attainable goals, so that you can build valuable professional connections without feeling overwhelmed.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your internship opportunities or build a foundation for your future career, this seminar will equip you with the tools to network with ease and confidence. You will get a chance to practice your new skills at the networking session after this workshop.
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*** Participants who wish to attend the event online, can join from 5:30 – 6:30 PM MST for the panel and mini-workshop sessions. The link for online attendance will be sent to registrants prior to the event. ***
Room: Foothills, Bldg: Best Western Plus Village Park Inn, 1804 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2M 3Y7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/430664
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