WEC provides young engineers the opportunity to build their professional network, contribute to global discussions and forge new connections with industry experts.

Are you looking for the next step in your career? Or maybe you’re curious to learn what the future of engineering will look like? Join us in Melbourne this November for the World Engineers Convention (WEC) 2019, where leading engineers and related professionals from around the globe will unite to identify sustainable development challenges, take action, and commit to change.

The Convention focuses on sustainable cities and climate change, innovation, and leadership and governance, while also addressing the need for a more diverse profession and the capabilities that will be needed for the engineers of our future.

WEC provides young engineers with the exclusive opportunity to contribute to global discussions and forge new connections with industry experts from various engineering disciplines and backgrounds.

With so many presentations on offer, attendees can earn up to 22 hours of Continuing Professional Development. There’s also over 12 hours of networking opportunities, helping you to build your professional community and connect with other emerging engineers and senior leaders.

By attending WEC 2019, you will have access to:

  • 580+ presentations, including 11 keynote presentations

  • Networking opportunities pre and post sessions and through the Convention app

  • The exhibition hall featuring diverse industry booths and the Guinness World Record-breaking LEGO Bridge made of more than 200,000 individual plastic LEGO bricks!

  • An exclusive student and graduate event where you’ll have access to meet with industry leaders

  • Off-site tours

  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea x 3 days

  • Satchel filled with event related collateral

  • Convention mobile app, allowing you to see who is attending and to plan your WEC experience

  • Exclusive access to post Convention resources

  • Certificate of attendance

Invest in your career to become the best engineer you can be. Join us at WEC 2019 to build your skills, your professional networks and your competitive edge.

Engineers Australia Student Members can attend for the exclusive rate of only $295.00.

To find out more or to register visit  wec2019.org.au/registration/

Need to convince your boss to send you along? We have you covered with our downloadable business justification letter, available on the registration page.