Hosted by the University of Guelph College of Engineering the Professional Development Conference (PDC) is an annual one-day conference taking place Saturday, November 8th, 2025. This student led conference aims to educate students and prepare them for their careers after university.
During the day, attendees participate in a wide range of activities including workshops/informational sessions, discussions with industry leaders, and networking opportunities with professionals & peers.
Annually, the professional development conference (PDC) is guided by a central theme that shapes the day’s conversations, workshops, and information sessions. This year, the theme is “Resourceful Engineering” focused on providing students the tools they need that are not traditionally taught in academia, but needed to thrive in engineering. The conference will feature two streams.
