Friday

Friday

Run by ESSCO

Saturday

This session teaches delegates about ESSCO (the Engineering Student Societies’ Council of Ontario) and about its organizational structure, core values, and ongoing projects.

This session will prepare new executives to effectively engage with ESSCO on behalf of their engineering society.

Saturday

A session for the ESSCO team to present what they have been working on so far this year.

Saturday

Run by ESSCO

Sunday

Learn about how to apply for your school to run some of the best ways to get involved with ESSCO: Services!

This session will provide an overview and tips of how to bid to hold conferences and sport tournaments.

Run by ESSCO

Saturday

This session is a comprehensive guide for delegates stepping into the VPX role. It covers VPX responsibilities and strategies for building relationships with external stakeholders and with other executives within ESSCO.

Participants will gain insights into the challenges and expectations associated with their VPX terms and leave prepared to navigate and excel in their roles.

Run by ESSCO

Saturday

This session is a Q&A-style space where VPXs can discuss the problems their school is having and ways that ESSCO can help.

Run by ESSCO VPFA

Saturday

Delegates will explore the complex and often overlooked realm of ESSCO's finances.

The session includes an overview of ESSCO's financial structure and future financial plans, addressing anticipated challenges and opportunities. Transparency measures are emphasized, ensuring clarity on reporting mechanisms and financial decision-making processes.

Run by ESSCO

Saturday

This session is designed to re-establish and refine ESSCO's Mission, Vision, and Values, serving as a collective effort to shape its future trajectory. Participants engage in values-based decision-making, aligning strategic choices with ESSCO's fundamental principles. A list of priority action items is created by the end of the session.

Run by ESSCO

Sunday

This session provides a review of Plenary proceedings, motions, and Robert's Rules. Participants are guided through the essential elements by a ESSCO Executive, ensuring they are well-prepared for active and informed participation in Plenary discussions.

Run by ESSCO

Sunday

The Plenary centers on deliberating proposed by-law updates, evaluating mandates identified over the weekend, and reviewing actionable items. Through structured discussions, debates, and voting, delegates collaboratively shape ESSCO's trajectory.

Saturday

This session explores the distinctive culture defining engineering societies and showcases long-lived rituals and events which provide a sense of community and maintain a vibrant engineering culture across generations. Attendees are welcome to share their favorite traditions and artifacts and will brainstorm ideas for evolving or adapting existing practices.

Saturday

This session offers mental wellness strategies for students juggling academics, Engineering societies, work, and their personal lives. Attendees will learn about practical strategies for optimizing their time, stress management tools, and how to identify burnout.

Saturday

Engineering society presidents discuss their society's recent achievements, ongoing initiatives, and aspirations.

This roundtable aims to strengthen inter-society relationships, promoting collaboration and mutual support among Engineering society leaders.

Saturday

This session aims to help attendees navigate the dynamic landscape of engineering societies in a technology-driven and post-pandemic world. Engineering society presidents discuss the transformative impact of the pandemic on member engagement and the opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

Sunday

This session covers the essentials of teamwork, management, and retention within Engineering societies in order to avoid ‘annual resets’. Engineering society presidents are welcome to share successful teamwork dynamics and strategies for retaining executives.

This session will explore the profound and transformative impact of empathetic leadership, drawing insights from theory to enhance our comprehension of how individuals make choices about caring for one another. The discussion will delve into practical strategies and insights to foster a workplace culture rooted in empathetic leadership, emphasizing the genuine connection and understanding that can be achieved through this powerful approach.

Sunday