The second biennial Atlantic ConnecTions Conference was held at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) in Halifax, NS, on May 3-4, 2017. This conference provided a unique opportunity for women across multiple sectors in science, engineering, trades and technology (SETT) to meet together. The focus was on understanding the unique challenges in Atlantic Canada and on taking actions that serve women in this region. The theme of ACT 2017 was Supporting the Career Progression & Retention of Women in SETT.
Over 100 participants from across SETT sectors throughout Atlantic Canada responded to the invitation. Participants came from businesses, universities and colleges, not-for-profit organizations and government. The conference was made possible thanks to the major sponsorship from NSERC and the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering Science Trades and Technology (CCWESTT) and other sponsors, the conference would not have been possible without this support.
