2026 Capstone Symposium

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Friday, March 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Monday, March 23, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Thursday, March 26, 2026 (all day) Thursday, April 2, 2026 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Welcome to the 2026 Capstone Design Symposium at the University of Waterloo! Throughout the academic year, teams of students have collaborated to tackle real-world challenges, applying their knowledge and creativity to engineer solutions that make a difference. From cutting-edge technology to sustainable designs, our students have pushed the boundaries of engineering excellence.

We invite you to come and witness the culmination of their hard work and dedication at this year's symposium. Engage with our students, explore their projects, and discover the impact of their innovative solutions. Whether you're an industry professional, a faculty member, or simply curious about the forefront of engineering innovation, there's something for everyone at the Capstone Design Symposium.

Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and impressed by the next generation of engineering leaders. Join us and check out this year's projects!

Capstone Information

Symposium Date Time (GMT -04:00) Location
Electrical and Computer Engineering Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PSE 1st & 2nd Floor
Chemical Engineering Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PSE 2nd Floor
Nanotechnology Engineering Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM PSE 1st Floor
Systems Design Engineering Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PSE 1st & 2nd Floor
Biomedical Engineering Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PSE 1st & 2nd Floor
Mechatronics Engineering Friday, March 20, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM PSE 1st & 2nd Floor
Management Engineering Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PSE 2nd Floor
Mechanical Engineering Monday, March 23, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

E5 Sedra Student Design Centre

PSE 1st Floor

Software Engineering Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PSE 2nd Floor & PSE-2409
Civil, Environmental, Geological, and Architectural Engineering  Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PSE 1st & 2nd Floor
Esch Thursday, March 26, 2026 All day PSE 1st & 2nd Floor
i-Capstone Thursday, April 2, 2026 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM PSE 2nd Floor