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Annual Events

Inspire Conference – Expand Your Horizons

Hosted by RRC Polytech’s Applied Computer Education department, the Inspire Conference is an opportunity for industry and students to network, promote technology and innovation, and be inspired.

This premier industry event brings together over 900 students from a diverse group of programs and nearly 100 industry professionals for a day of networking, speaker sessions, and more.

The conference allows students to gain an understanding of a variety of career paths before graduation and provides industry the opportunity to meet the next generation of educated, skilled and determined employees. 

Conference Details

Date
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Time
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Location
RRC Polytech – Exchange District Campus
160 Princess St.
Winnipeg, MB

Registration

Note: The Inspire Conference is for students in the programs listed below. Registration details will be sent directly to the students.

Agenda

  • 8:30 AM: Welcome and greetings
  • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Various sessions aimed to inspire curiosity and innovation
  • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Industry Networking and Exhibitor Lounge, providing attendees with opportunities to make connections, ignite passion, and explore new possibilities 

Why Attend?

Students

The Inspire Conference is your opportunity to connect with industry and learn new skills. The Conference is free to attend for students in the following programs: 

  • Application Development and Delivery
  • Business Information Technology
  • Data Science and Machine Learning
  • Game Development
  • Full Stack Web Development 
  • Information Security 
  • IT Operations
  • Pathway to IT Programs (Indigenous)

Industry

This is your opportunity to connect with current and future industry leaders, create new partnerships, and bring brand recognition to your organization. Participation in the Inspire Conference means that you can get in front of the future IT Workforce. It means you can provide your first hand knowledge and experience for students starting out.  

Contact Us

To unlock the benefits of Inspire for your organization, contact Cristy Kubara at ckubara@rrc.ca.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Exhibitors

Sponsors

Exhibitors

  • The Johnston Group
  • Pollard BankNote
  • Tech Manitoba
  • Improving
  • Exchange Technology Services
  • Payworks
  • New Media Manitoba
  • ID Fusion
  • Wawanesa

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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