Graduate Student Career Development Day 2026

Level up your career plans, whether you're headed for academia, industry, government, or somewhere in between! Join us for an afternoon of exploring careers in science and technology, complete with a practical workshop, career panel, speed networking, and a social hour. Hear from UBC alumni working in diverse fields and career planning professionals from G+PS.
DATE: Tuesday, October 27th
TIME: 1PM-5:30pm PT (Doors open at 4:00pm)
LOCATION: GSS Loft, 4th Floor of AMS nest
Program details
1:00–2:00 PM | Telling Your Professional Story (Hybrid) Learn how to turn your research, skills, and experiences into a clear, compelling narrative for interviews, networking, and beyond.
2:00–3:00 PM | Career Panel + Q&A (Hybrid) Hear from professionals across science and technology about their career paths, the lessons they learned along the way, and what they look for in emerging talent. Please email questions to [email protected]
3:00–4:00 PM | Speed Networking (In-person) Put your story into practice with quick, one-on-one conversations with panelists and professionals.
4:00–5:30 PM | Social Hour & Informal Networking (In-person) Relax, explore opportunities with employers, and keep the conversations going.
Notes:

Food and refreshments will be available during the event.
If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact [email protected]

Information about the alumni attending will be available soon.
Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
If you are unable to attend due to financial hardship, please contact [email protected]