Join us for the WiDS East Coast Speed Mentoring Event on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

NOTE: We are in a NEW VENUE - come join us at Pacifico at 5171 George Street in downtown Halifax!

Speed Mentoring provides a unique forum for those either just starting out or mid-career to interact with senior-level men and women in industry, military, and the public sector. Mentees will have the opportunity to engage in 15-minute conversations with talented senior leaders who represent a wide array of organizations in the defence and security industries. While these short sessions are designed for participants to seek career advice, they often turn into engaging conversations rather than following a simple question and answer format.

“At WiDS, two of the pillars on which we base our success are Creating Connections and Developing Talent. Our Speed Mentoring event contributes to both. This event is really about putting yourself out there, asking questions, and taking advantage of an opportunity where so many senior-level mentors are in one space. These men and women have compelling stories and come prepared to share valuable career advice,” said Jackie Pothier, former WiDS' Vice President of Professional Development.

Event:         Speed Mentoring - East Coast Edition

Date:           Tuesday, October 6th, 2026

Location:     Pacifico, Halifax, NS, B3J 1M6

Timings:     3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Registration

                  3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Speed Mentoring Workshop

                  5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Networking Reception

Registration for the speed mentoring event will close at NOON Eastern Time on Friday, October 2nd.

You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to connect with leaders in Canada’s defence and security industries.