Industry Nights

Organized by UBC Engineering program and departmental clubs and E-IDEAS groups, these events provide students the opportunity to meet and network with UBC engineering alumni and industry professionals from a specific discipline or specialty. 

The Experiential Learning Hub provides coaching, access to resources and funding for student-led Industry Nights.

Benefits:

Students and alumni interacting at an industry night
  • Learn more about what different industries and careers you can pursue within Applied Science
  • Gain insights and advice from industry members about potential career paths
  • Make industry connections and expand your professional network
  • Create a positive impression on those who may potentially hire you one day

Industry Nights 2025-26

  • Fizz & IGEN Industry Night: October 7th, 6:00-8:30
  • MECH X MANU Industry Night: October 20th, 6:00-8:00
  • SBME Industry Night: November 18th, 5:00-9:00
  • CHBE X ENV Industry Night: November 19th, 6:00-8:00
  • MTRL Alumni Mixer: January 22nd, 6:00-9:00
  • Geological Engineering Alumni & Industry Dinner: January 30th, 6:00-10:00
  • NSBE Industry Night: March 19th, 6:00-7:30
  • Women in Science and Engineering: March 25th, 5:00-8:00

Industry Night Fast Track Funding Process

  1. Groups declare their intent to access Fast Track funding by submitting an Industry Nights Fast Track Funding Form to apsc.pd@ubc.ca by Tuesday, September 30th, 2025.

    Clubs can expect to receive a response from the APSC PD Team about funding pre-approval within two weeks of the deadline (October 14th, 2025).

  2. Groups submit a budget to apsc.pd@ubc.ca for approval, a minimum of 8 weeks prior to stated event date

  3. Within two weeks of the event, groups submit the following to guarantee reimbursement:

    1. Receipts and detailed breakdown of expenses

    2. Completed Industry Nights Claim Form

      industry-nights-claim-form.xlsx

    3. Final registration list

    4. List of alumni attended

    5. Photos from events

Past Industry Nights 2024/25

  • Fizz & IGEN Industry Night: October 17th, 5:00-8:30
  • MECH X MANU Industry Night: November 5th, 8:00
  • ECE Industry and Alumni Night: November 28th
  • CHBE X ENVL Industry Night: February 26th, 6:00-8:30
  • Georox Distinguished Lecture: March 12th, 6:00-8:30

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