2026-02-12 News Notice

2026 EngGeoMB Awards: Submit Your Nominations Today!
This is your opportunity to recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions in their fields of engineering and geoscience at the 2026 EngGeoMB Awards. Whether it's through innovation, leadership, or community impact, your nominations help shine a spotlight on those who inspire and elevate others in Manitoba. Submit your nominations no later than Friday, February 27, 2026; the Student Achievement Award nomination deadline is Friday, May 8, 2026. Detailed award descriptions and nomination forms can be found on our awards page. Nominate someone today and help ensure their exceptional contributions are recognized and celebrated!

Lunch & Learn: EngGeoMB Info Session - Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) Overview - Wednesday, March 4, 2026
As part of National Engineering and Geoscience Month 2026, we're excited to host a series of Lunch & Learn sessions showcasing the diversity and impact of our professions. This session will include an overview of CBA, how applicants document their experience and competencies, and validation requirements. There will be an opportunity at the end of the presentation for questions and answers. To register and for more information, please see the event listing.

Call for Abstracts: 2026 Ingenium Professional Development Seminars
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba will host its annual conference, Ingenium, in a virtual format in November 2026. Open until Friday, May 1, 2026, the Association welcomes abstracts for presentations on any topic related to engineering and geoscience and the professionals which practise in those fields, for consideration for inclusion in the Ingenium Professional Development Seminars. For more information, please read our full news story.

Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week (PEGW) - Exclusive Movie Screening: Cities of the Future - Saturday, March 21 + Sunday, March 22, 2026
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is excited to present exclusive screenings of Cities of the Future as part of Provincial Engineers and Geoscientists Week (PEGW) 2026 and National Engineering and Geoscience Month (NEGM)! Narrated by John Krasinski, this engaging film explores how engineering and geoscience shape sustainable, resilient, and innovative cities. Join us for this inspiring look at the future of urban living! For more information about the film and to get your tickets for Brandon and Winnipeg showtimes, check out the event listing.

2026 Black History Month Celebration: The Journey of the Black Engineer - Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Inspired by the 2026 theme, A Century of Black History Commemorations, Black Engineers of Canada (BEC) is hosting a national virtual presentation, The Journey of the Black Engineer. To complement the live online presentation, we are hosting an in-person viewing and networking session, offering attendees the opportunity to watch the virtual event together, and connect locally before and after the presentation. For more information, please see the full event listing.

Retaining Talent: Managing Maternity and Parental Leave Transitions - Thursday, February 26, 2026
Please join Manitoba 2030 Coalition chairs for this professional development event as we continue to offer the leadership competencies to recruit and retain talent in the professions. This session is designed for executives, managers, team leads, and human resources professionals, as well as all those interested in learning best practices. For more information and to register, please see the event listing.

Beyond Compliance: The ROI of Exceeding Employee Expectations - Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Join Dr. Rachael Pettigrew, an expert in organizational culture, gender in the workplace, and family-friendly policies, to discuss demographic shifts of available talent, common challenges facing employees juggling the demands of work and life, and how better employer policies, practices, and organizational culture can help employers recruit and retain key talent, while also increasing employee engagement. To register, please see the full event listing.

STEP Chapter Presents: Networking for Introverts Collaboratorium - Saturday, February 28, 2026
Join the STEP Chapter for a calm, structured collaboratorium on networking for introverts and engineers who value reflection as much as conversation. In this small, intentionally limited session, attendees will have quiet peer-to-peer discussions about managing energy, expectations, and connections so that networking feels less draining and more deliberate. Though free to attend, its true worth comes from the relationships and insights attendees will gain - the kind that can shape future collaborations, mentorships, or career-defining opportunities. For more information and to register, please see the full event listing.

India Members Chapter Presents: 10 Year Anniversary Celebration - Saturday, March 7, 2026
The India Members Chapter of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is proudly celebrating its 10th Anniversary on March 7, 2026, and they're extending a warm invitation to engineers, technologists, and industry professionals. This isn't just an event - it's a celebration of community, achievement, networking, and connections built over a decade. For more information, please see the event listing.