Events

Presented by Hudson River Trading

In this talk, you’ll learn how a computer could make investment decisions – and the basics of what happens when you try to trade a stock on an exchange..

Location: DC 1302 and Online

Presented by HOOPP

Industry leaders and successful women in technology will share their experiences and insights.

Location: DC 1304 and Online

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

Presented by Rocket Innovation Studios

What do data scientists do, what problems they work on, how the job varies day to day and over time, how to prepare for a data science role in industry.

Location: DC 1351 and Online

Presented by Jane Street  

Join us to hear from full-timer and University of Waterloo graduate Shela as she answers your questions about her experience at Jane Street.

Location: 1304 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 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

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

Visit with women engineers, analysts, product managers, and more!

Location: DC Foyer, DC 1301 and Online 

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!