The WES Student Online Careers Event, is taking place on Tuesday 4 November 2025 via Zoom.
This annual event is designed to connect students and early-career engineers with leading employers, industry experts, and peers from across the engineering community. With a packed schedule of inspiring talks, career advice, and live networking opportunities, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore your future in engineering.
What to Expect
The virtual exhibition opens at 9:00am, giving attendees the chance to visit exhibitor stands and chat directly with recruiters.
At 10:00am, the event officially begins with an Opening Talk on Careers Advice featuring Paula McMahon, followed by a live Q&A session.
Throughout the day, attendees can take part in technical presentations, workshops, and networking breaks, including:
- 11:00 – 11:20 | The Future of Underwater Technology – Sonardyne
- 11:30 – 11:50 | Innovation in Motion Control – Moog
- 12:00 – 12:30 | CV Writing Workshop – WES Early Careers Board
- 13:30 – 14:00 | Silver Sponsor Q&A and Technical Talk – Moog
- 14:10 – 14:30 | Engineering the Future – Caterpillar
- 15:00 – 15:20 | Working at the Forefront of Engineering, Science and Technology – AWE
- 15:20 – 15:50 | Keynote: My Journey into Engineering – A panel of young engineers sharing how they started out, their current roles, and advice for students, followed by an open Q&A.
The event will close with final remarks at 15:50, and all resources will remain available online for six months after the event — giving attendees plenty of time to revisit talks and explore exhibitor information.
Meet the Exhibitors
This year’s exhibitors include a fantastic range of organisations from across the engineering and technology sectors:
Mott MacDonald, Transport for Wales (Trafnidiaeth Cymru), WE50, Capula Ltd, SSEN Transmission, Safran Landing Systems, Caterpillar, AVOVE, Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, Kingston University, Sellafield Ltd, University of Surrey, Vodafone Business UK, Sonardyne, AWE Nuclear Security Technologies, and Equans, along with the Women’s Engineering Society.
Join Us Online
Whether you’re preparing your CV, exploring graduate opportunities, or seeking insights into different engineering disciplines, the WES Student Online Careers Event offers inspiration and practical advice to help you take the next step in your career.
Book your free place now https://buytickets.at/womensengineeringsociety/1863348