Presented by Google
COMING SOONWiCS Con is a 1-day in person conference for women and gender-diverse students interested in computer science and tech.
The conference program includes sessions on hot topics in computing, the hiring process, careers in computing, panels and mentoring circles, and more. Sessions are led by engineers and mentors from high-tech companies, WiCS, and students.
In-person registration desk (located in DC 1301) for WiCS Con 2026 opens. Visit our registration desk when you arrive to receive your WiCS CON 2026 badge and swag bag at 9:30am.
Please note: To attend any of the WiCS Con sessions, you must have a WiCS Con 2026 badge.
The registration desk is open all day!
This session is designed for highschool students
Learn more about life at Waterloo from current WiCS students, including work-life balance, making friends and community involvement.
Location: DC 2585
This session is designed for highschool students
You will learn how to perform attacks that real hackers use and see how they work in our simulator!
Location: DC 2585
This session is designed for highschool students
In this workshop, you will learn about artificial intelligence (AI), from simple linear regression models to image classification and generative AI like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Location: DC 2585
Presented by Manulife
Soft skills are needed to excel in a corporate team to grow into leadership opportunities in the technical environment. (Click to Read More...)
Location: DC 1304 and Online
Presented by OpenText
Learn how to move toward leadership in tech with intention, and how to show up as a leader before the title. (Click to Read More...)
Location: DC 1302 and Online
Presented by PolicyMe
This session is designed to help you build confidence and develop practical negotiation strategies that work, even early in your career.
Location: DC 1350 and Online
Presented by Avanade
Join us for an exciting and interactive session on Agentic AI. (Click to Read More...)
Location: DC 1351 and Online