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IEEE Student Professional Awareness Conference

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About Us

The IEEE Student Professional Awareness Conference (SPAC) is a formal networking event & dinner that serves esteemed professionals and allows them to engage with engineering and computer science students within their fields.

SPAC provides students, academics, and industry professionals an opportunity to network and bridge the gap between classrooms and boardrooms, thereby empowering attendees to build professional connections and form a bond.

100Companies
300Attendees
200Students
9Years

First hosted in 1979, SPAC has manifested itself as an event where future professionals receive exposure to the world of employment which complements their ongoing studies.

A typical SPAC...

Presentation Section

A dynamic opening with key speakers introducing the event's themes and goals.

Presentation

Professional 1:1

Engage in personalized discussions with industry professionals tailored to your career interests.

Professional Conversation

Exclusive Masterclass

Interactive sessions with experts to deepen your knowledge and enhance your skills.

Masterclass

Workshops

Hands-on workshops designed to showcase practical skills and industry insights.

Workshops

Networking Booths

Explore potential career paths and company cultures directly from the insiders.

Networking

Send your resume to Blackberry QNX

Upon ticket registration, all attendees will get an email to upload their resume to be sent to our Platinum Sponsor, Blackberry QNX.

Networking

Our Previous Patrons

Platinum

QNX logo

Gold

EEF uOttawa logouOttawa IEEE LogoIEEE Canada LogoIEEE Life Members Affinity Groups LogoIEEE Young Professionals Logo

Silver

Ciena LogoSkyworks LogoNordion LogoCSE LogoISED logoNRC LogoCanada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Logo

Bronze

Nokia logoSolace logoOttawa International Airport logo

Meet The Team

Lead

Rory McCulloch
University of Ottawa logo
2nd

Rory McCulloch

Electrical Engineering and Computing Technology

Co-Lead

Jack
Carleton University logo
3rd

Jack

Aerospace Engineering - Minor in Math

Patronage Lead & Advisor

Farah El Siss
University of Ottawa logo
6th

Farah El Siss

Biomedical Mechanical Engineering & Computing Technology

Logistics Lead

Samuel Li
University of Ottawa logo
2nd

Samuel Li

Electrical Engineering & Computing Technology

Logistics

Anthony Hoang
Carleton University logo
2nd

Anthony Hoang

Aerospace Engineering

Patronage

Abby Wilson
University of Ottawa logo
3rd

Abby Wilson

Multidisciplinary Design

Treasurer

Caroline Twelves
Carleton University logo
3rd

Caroline Twelves

Computer Systems Engineering

Translation

Xavier
University of Ottawa logo
4th

Xavier

Software Engineering

IEEE uOttawa Chair/Rep

Jad Mghabghab
University of Ottawa logo
5th

Jad Mghabghab

Computer Engineering

Carleton Rep

Matt
Carleton University logo
3rd

Matt

Computer Systems Engineering

AC Rep

Winny Kameni
Carleton University logo
4th

Winny Kameni

Information Technology - Major in Optical Systems and Sensors

Secretary

Emmanuel Eyito
Algonquin College logo
3rd

Emmanuel Eyito

Optical Systems and Sensors

Graphic Design

Gray Joslin
Carleton University logo
3rd

Gray Joslin

Bachelor of Information Technology - Interactive Multimedia and Design

Development

Saim Hashmi
Carleton University logo
3rd

Saim Hashmi

Computer Systems Engineering - Minor in Business

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