Toronto, Ontario (March 8, 2023) – This International Women’s Day, join Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR), Women in Aerospace – Canada, and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited as we tackle why Equity and Diversity are important in the Aerospace and Aviation industries with our The Cost of Not Paving the Runway event. With keynote speakers and panelists well entrenched in the aviation and aerospace industries, we’ll understand why equity and diversity is the cornerstone of our future and how organizations elevate themselves for longevity and true allyship. Featuring networking opportunities, Q&A and tours, this event brings together seasoned professionals with the future faces of our industry. Ticket proceeds will go to hErVOLUTION.
JOIN Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder & Academic Director of the Diversity Institute, Academic Director of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, and Research Lead of the Future Skills Centre
Piyush Gandhi, Vice President of Operations and Business Development, Presage Group Inc.
Sandra Howell, Vice President of Corporate Operations & Programs, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
Lieutenant-Colonel Melissa Reyes, Section Head for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Space Systems and Director General of Air and Space Force Development
AT Centennial College – Downsview Campus, 65 Carl Hall Road, Toronto, Ontario M3K 2C1
ON Wednesday, March 8th 4:30PM – 7:30 PM
ABOUT DOWNSVIEW AEROSPACE INNOVATION & RESEARCH (DAIR)
DAIR is a not-for-profit whose mission is to revolutionize the collaboration environment by catalyzing innovation in aerospace and beyond. DAIR supports their members by offering access to state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure to accelerate leading-edge and sustainable research and technology adoption; creating training solutions for the business and technology challenges of today and tomorrow; providing a platform for industry, academia, and government synergies, to foster and advance R&D partnerships; and harnessing our collective voice to advocate for the aerospace industry locally, nationally, and globally.
ABOUT DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED
With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well-established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations, including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. www.dehavilland.com
ABOUT WOMEN IN AEROSPACE – CANADA
Women in Aerospace Canada (WIA-Canada) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to expanding women’s opportunities for leadership and professional development as well as increasing their visibility in the aerospace community by creating a professional network in Canada and across the globe. WIA-Canada identifies, fosters and promotes the interests and professional development of women working in the aerospace industry and other related sectors. www.wia-canada.org