Advancing New Canadian Women in Technology

04/18/2026

04/17/2026

ANCWT at the Bridging Divides Connections Lab 2026.
We were proud to represent at the Connections Lab hosted by Toronto Metropolitan University.
What stood out most was the real expression of diversity in the room, especially seeing immigrant voices represented across academia, research, and practice. The level of openness and cross-sector collaboration made the dialogue both honest and impactful.
A key takeaway for us: while there is strong understanding of the challenges, there is still an opportunity to better connect these insights to real, lived outcomes.
At ANCWT, we were glad to contribute our perspective from working closely with immigrant women in STEM, and we see strong potential for future collaboration as a community partner in this space.
Thank you to the Migrant Integration in the Mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides team at Toronto Metropolitan University for creating such a meaningful platform, and being such warm and wonderful hosts. We look forward to what comes next.
Greatful for all the new connections we could make.

03/25/2026

Grateful for the inspiring voices at Engineering the Future 2026 by ANCWT, part of National Engineering Month 2026

Thank you to
Dr. Sawsan Abdul-Majid, P.Eng., SMIEEE, Founder & President of ANCWT,
Trina Hubley, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Engineers Canada,
Kim Bouffard, Manager, Belonging and Engagement, Engineers Canada,
Sana Abou-Shaaban, P.Eng., Co-Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, PEO Ottawa Chapter,
and Afsoon Alidadi Shamsabadi, IEEE WIE Chair, Ottawa Section

for sharing your knowledge, leadership, and vision.

03/20/2026

✨ “By supporting immigrant women in STEM, we are not only building careers—we are building a stronger and more inclusive engineering community in Canada.”
Last Saturday,ANCWT brought together inspiring voices, meaningful conversations, and powerful connections in celebration of , led by Engineers Canada, alongside ’sDay.
Held in person,in the event united strong representation from across the engineering community in Canada, highlighting the impact and leadership of women in engineering and STEM fields.
A sincere thank you to our distinguished keynote speakers:
Engineers Canada: Kim Bouffard (she/her/elle) and Trina Hubley, BSc MBA MA
Professional Engineers Ontario (Ottawa Chapter): Sana Abou-Shaaban, P.Eng. (Co-Chair, DEI OttawaPEO) and James Ramage, P. Eng.(Chair, DEI OttawaPEO)
IEEE: Afsoon Alidadi Shamsabadi (Chair, IEEE WIE Ottawa) and Nada Shakarchi .
Special thanks to our judges—Ahmed Ali,James Ramage, P. Eng. and Laila Burns—for their valuable contributions to the 3MT competition, held then .
Congratulations to our outstanding 3MP winners—Jana Jarjour, Tarin Sultana, and Lina Al-Hindawi—for their thoughtful and impressive presentations.
We are also grateful to our event sponsors—oPEO, IEEE, SharpEdge Engineering, and PCE—as well as our community partners for their generous support in making this event a success.
Grateful to everyone who contributed to making ANCWT’s event so impactful.

03/15/2026

ANCWT is pleased to feature Sana Abou-Shaaban, P.Eng. as a keynote speaker during our National Engineering Month 2026 event.

Sana serves as Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, PEO Ottawa Chapter, where she contributes to strengthening inclusion and leadership within the engineering profession.

Her talk, “Building Belonging in Engineering: Launching the PEO Ottawa Chapter Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee,” highlights the importance of creating supportive and inclusive environments for engineers.

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03/14/2026

ANCWT is pleased to feature Afsoon Alidadi Shamsabadi as a keynote speaker during our National Engineering Month 2026 event.

Her talk, “IEEE and Women in Engineering: Building Opportunities and Leadership in Technology,” highlights the role of the IEEE Women in Engineering community in supporting professional growth, leadership, and opportunities for women in technology.

Afsoon’s work in research, education, and community engagement continues to inspire the next generation of engineers and technology leaders.

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03/14/2026

ANCWT is pleased to feature Trina Hubley, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, and Kim Bouffard, Manager of Belonging and Engagement at Engineers Canada, as Keynote Speakers during our National Engineering Month 2026 event.

Their keynote session, “Bridging Global Experience with Canadian Innovation,” highlights the importance of inclusion, belonging, and professional pathways for engineers contributing their global experience to Canada’s innovation landscape.

March 14, 2026
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Rideauview Community Centre
4310 Shoreline Dr, Gloucester, ON K1V 1N4

03/10/2026

✨ Grateful for Our Sponsors ✨

As we prepare for Engineering the Future 2026 in celebration of National Engineering Month ( ), we would like to thank the organizations supporting this initiative and helping us create meaningful opportunities for newcomer women in STEM.

🌟 Platinum Sponsor
oPEO – Ottawa Professional Engineers Ontario

🌟 Gold Sponsor
IEEE

🌟 Silver Sponsors
SHARPEDGE Engineering Inc.
PEC Exchange

Together, we continue empowering the next generation of women engineers and innovators.

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02/10/2026

Advancing New Canadian Women in Technology (ANCWT) is excited to invite you to Engineering the Future 2026, a special event celebrating National Engineering Month ( ) and International Women’s Day.
This gathering creates a meaningful platform for newcomer women in STEM to showcase their technical talent, communication skills, and innovative ideas.
📅 Event Details
Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 14:30 – 17:30
Location: Rideauview Community Center
🗓️ Agenda
2:30 PM – Doors Open & Registration
3:00 PM – Opening Remarks & Keynote
3:30 PM – 3MT Pitch Competition
4:30 PM – Networking Session
5:05 PM – Awards & Closing
🎤 Event Highlights
• 3-Minute Technical (3MT) Pitch Competition
Participants will deliver a single-slide, 3‑minute presentation inspired by National Engineering Month or International Women’s Day.
• “Ask/Give” Networking Session
A structured networking experience where attendees exchange expertise, support, and opportunities.
Free regsitration link is :
https://lnkd.in/eaJAwaJP

06/28/2024

Advancing New Canadian Women in Technology (ANCWT) is happy to announce that our founder, Dr. Sawsan Abdul- Majid, P.Eng, SMIEEE. Sawsan Abdul-Majid has been awarded a 2023 Champion of Diversity Award by the Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario. This award is in recognition of Dr. Abdul-Majid’s considerable commitment to assisting immigrant and refugee women from STEM fields through ANCWT. For over 7 years, she has helped over 80 women with technical skills in engineering and technology find employment in their fields.

More details about the award can be found here:
https://lnkd.in/gJe_bMtB