SESS Events & Opportunities#
The Seneca Engineering Students’ Society organizes events throughout the year, from local activities to regional and national competitions. Here are the types of opportunities available to our members:
Local SESS Events#
Frosh Event#
When: September (every year)
Where: Newnham Campus
A fun-filled day where new students can meet friends, learn about campus resources, and participate in engineering activities. Usually organized in collaboration with the School of Software Design & Data Science.
National Engineering Month (NEM) Event#
When: March (every year)
Where: Newnham Campus
Celebrating engineering excellence! This event features engineering activities, project demos, and showcases the impact of engineering in our world. Open to all students and faculty.
Seneca Engineering Competition#
When: Fall Semester
Where: Newnham Campus
Showcase your skills in innovation, design, and communication by tackling real-world engineering challenges. In-house winners advance to compete at the Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC) against teams from other schools across Ontario!
Social Events & Workshops#
Throughout the Year
Various networking events, coding workshops, design activities, and social mixers designed to help you connect with peers, learn new skills, and have fun.
Provincial Events (ESSCO)#
The Engineering Students’ Societies’ Council of Ontario (ESSCO) connects engineers across the province through prestigious annual conferences.
President’s Meeting (PM)#
When: June 7-9, 2024
Where: Conestoga (Waterloo Campus)
ESCO’s flagship event bringing together VP External Council members and presidents from member schools to set goals and prepare for the year ahead.
PEO Student Conference (PEO-SC)#
When: October 4-6, 2024
Where: University of Waterloo
Focus on professional development for students nearing graduation. Learn about opportunities as a graduate engineer and the path to achieving your Professional Engineering (PEng) designation.
First Year Integration Conference (FYIC)#
When: November 1-3, 2024
Where: University of Toronto
Presented by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), FYIC encourages first-year students to take leadership roles and introduces you to the broader ESSCO community.
Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC)#
When: January 2025
Where: McMaster University
Compete against students from schools across Ontario in Design, Consulting, and Re-Engineering challenges. Top performers from Seneca’s local competition earn the chance to represent our school here!
Conference on Advocacy & Leadership in Engineering (CALE)#
When: February 2025
Where: Toronto Metropolitan University
ESSOC’s annual leadership-focused conference promoting advocacy and excellence in engineering education across the province.
National Events (CFES)#
The Canadian Federation of Engineering Students (CFES) connects engineers across Canada through world-class national events.
Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC)#
The annual gathering of Canada’s best and brightest engineering students! Through seven competitions, students are challenged in innovation, design, and communications.
📍 More info: cfes.ca/cec
Canadian Engineering Leadership Conference (CELC)#
The CFES annual general meeting and platform for student collaboration with industry partners, sponsors, and fellow students across Canada.
📍 More info: cfes.ca/celc
Conference on Sustainability in Engineering (CSE)#
Raise awareness about sustainability and environmental engineering challenges, and discuss solutions to critical environmental issues.
📍 More info: cfes.ca/cse
Conference on Diversity in Engineering (CDE)#
Develop knowledge surrounding the diversity of individuals, cultures, and perspectives within engineering communities.
📍 More info: cfes.ca/cde
National Engineering Month (NEM)#
Every March across Canada! Over 500+ events celebrating engineering excellence and showcasing the rewarding, impactful nature of engineering.
📍 More info: cfes.ca/nem
BEST Courses#
Complementary education courses provided across Europe through our partner, the Board of European Students of Technology.
📍 More info: cfes.ca/best
Ready to join? Connect with us to find out about upcoming events and how to participate!