CIGRE Canada WiE Event @ the University of Manitoba

๐Ÿ“ฃย ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐š๐ฒ!ย On Fridayย ๐’๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐กย from 5:00-7:30pm, theย CIGRE Canada Women in Energyย on will be holding its next event at the University of Manitoba, centered around the theme ofย โ€œPowering Forward: Women Leading the Energy Transition โ€“ Inspiring the Next Generation through Connection, Mentorship & Inclusionโ€.

The session will focus on:

  • Engaging students (especially women and underrepresented groups) in energy careers through CIGRE.
  • Showcasing how industry organizationsโ€”like CIGRE, industry, and academic institutionsโ€”can nurture diverse talent.
  • Creating dialogue with female leaders whoโ€™ve built successful careers in energy, engineering, and policy.

Speakers at the event:

  • Aimee Intac-Leung, Invenergy; CIGRE Canada WiE Chair
  • Robyn Koropatnick, PEng PMP Stantec; Past CIGRE Canada WiE Chair
  • Maria Neufeld, Manitoba Hydro; CIGRE Canada Executive Committee Member
  • Joanne Hu, RBJ Engineering; Chair of CIGRE Study Committee B4
  • Rebecca Ostash, TGS and Ramboll; Secretary of CIGRE Study Committee B4

Our sponsors :
TGS and Ramboll, RTDS Technolgies, Powertech Labs and Stantec

Food and refreshments will be served!

๐ŸŽ‰ This event is free to attend โ€“ all are welcome!

๐Ÿ”—Register here: https://lnkd.in/eijJN7ba

๐Ÿ“ย Location:ย University of Mantioba, Price Faculty of Engineering, EITC Atrium
๐Ÿ—“๏ธย Date:ย Friday Aug 5th, 2025
๐Ÿ••ย Time:ย 5:00-7:30pm (Doors open at 5pm)