BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Pacific Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Pacific Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:WiDS Speed Mentoring DESCRIPTION:Women in Defence & SecurityWiDS Speed Mentoring Is Coming to VictoriaJoin us on June 17 for a fast-paced mentoring event designed to help women in defence and security build connections\, gain career insight\, and learn from experienced leaders across the industry.Date: Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026Location: 777 Fort St.\, Victoria\, British ColumbiaKeynote Speaker: Jody Thomas\, former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime MinisterPricing$60Regular mentee ticket$25Student mentee ticketStudent registrants may be asked to provide proof of current studies.\nRegister NowSpaces are limited.What You Will GainFocused mentoringTake part in multiple 15-minute mentoring sessions with experienced leaders from across defence and security.Career insightHear practical advice on career growth\, leadership\, and finding your path in the industry.Meaningful networkingConnect with peers\, mentors\, and industry leaders during the networking reception.Keynote inspirationGain perspective from keynote speaker Jody Thomas\, former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister.Who should attend?This event is designed for women at every stage of their career\, from those just getting started to those preparing for their next step.You will have the chance to ask questions\, learn from lived career experience\, and build relationships with people who understand the defence and security sector.If you are looking for guidance\, connection\, or a stronger sense of what is possible in this industry\, we would love to see you in Victoria.Secure Your SpotRegistration will close once capacity is reached.Thank You to Our Sponsors and PartnersPatron SponsorNational Mentorship ProgramEvent PartnersParent Organization & Strategic Partner X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Women in Defence &\; Security

WiDS Speed Mentoring Is Coming to Victoria

Join us on June 17 for a fast-paced mentoring event designed to help women in defence and security build connections\, gain career insight\, and learn from experienced leaders across the industry.

Date: Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026
Location: 777 Fort St.\, Victoria\, British Columbia
Keynote Speaker: Jody Thomas\, former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister

Pricing

$60

Regular mentee ticket

$25

Student mentee ticket

Student registrants may be asked to provide proof of current studies.


Register Now

Spaces are limited.

What You Will Gain

Focused mentoring

Take part in multiple 15-minute mentoring sessions with experienced leaders from across defence and security.

Career insight

Hear practical advice on career growth\, leadership\, and finding your path in the industry.

Meaningful networking

Connect with peers\, mentors\, and industry leaders during the networking reception.

Keynote inspiration

Gain perspective from keynote speaker Jody Thomas\, former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister.

Who should attend?

This event is designed for women at every stage of their career\, from those just getting started to those preparing for their next step.

You will have the chance to ask questions\, learn from lived career experience\, and build relationships with people who understand the defence and security sector.

If you are looking for guidance\, connection\, or a stronger sense of what is possible in this industry\, we would love to see you in Victoria.

Secure Your Spot

Registration will close once capacity is reached.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners

Patron Sponsor

Sponsor\, General Dynamics

National Mentorship Program

CAE

Event Partners

Sponsor\, RaceRocksAssociation of British Columbia Defence and Marine Industries

Parent Organization &\; Strategic Partner

CADSI
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