External Relations

About

The VP External represents Western Engineering students to provincial and national organizations like ESSCO and CFES. They build connections with other engineering schools, coordinate student attendance at conferences, and advocate for Western Engineering on a broader scale. From professional development to student issues across Canada, they ensure our voices are heard beyond campus.

Conferences

Every year, engineering students like you have opportunities to apply and attend inter-school conferences such as PEO-SC, FYIC, CDE, CELC, CALE, AND CSE! You will have the chance to travel across the province, learn more about selected engineering topics, meet new people, trade patches to sew onto your boilersuit, and have fun!

A conference focused on professional development, licensure, and ethics in engineering. Students network with peers and professional engineers, gain insight into the P.Eng process, and explore the responsibilities and standards of the profession. Ideal for upper-year students interested in building a strong foundation for their engineering careers.
An introductory conference for first-year engineering students to explore engineering culture, leadership, and community across Ontario. Attendees connect with peers from other schools, learn about student societies, and develop skills to get involved early in their undergraduate journey. Designed to spark engagement and confidence in future student leaders.
A national conference dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the engineering profession. Delegates explore topics like accessibility, allyship, and systemic barriers through workshops and panels, while collaborating on strategies to foster inclusive student communities and future workplaces.
Canada’s largest gathering of engineering student leaders, CELC focuses on leadership development, national advocacy, and engineering policy. Delegates engage in professional workshops, network with student representatives and industry leaders, and help shape the national direction of the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students (CFES). This will be a great opportunity to take part in the CFES election process – where you can run for a position!
A provincial leadership conference for engineering students to build skills in advocacy, communication, and society governance. Through interactive sessions and networking, delegates strengthen their ability to lead within their engineering societies and contribute to positive change in the Atlantic and broader Canadian engineering community. This will be a great opportunity to take part in the ESSCO election process – where you can run for a position!
A student-led national conference focused on sustainability, climate action, and environmentally responsible engineering. Delegates explore sustainable design, emerging green technologies, and ethical decision-making through technical workshops and case-based learning. Aimed at fostering engineers who prioritize long-term impact and innovation in a changing world.