WOMEN IN DEFENCE & SECURITY. WiDS Speed Mentoring Is Coming to Victoria. Join us on June 17 for a fast-paced mentoring event designed to help women in defence and security build connections, gain career insight, and learn from experienced leaders across the industry. Keynote Speaker: Jody Thomas, former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister. Student registrants may be asked to provide proof of current studies. Spaces are limited. What You Will Gain: Focused mentoring - Take part in multiple 15-minute mentoring sessions with experienced leaders from across defence and security. Career insight - Hear practical advice on career growth, leadership, and finding your path in the industry. Meaningful networking - Connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders during the networking reception. Keynote inspiration - Gain perspective from keynote speaker Jody Thomas, former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister. Who should attend? This event is designed for women at every stage of their career, from those just getting started to those preparing for their next step. You will have the chance to ask questions, learn from lived career experience, and build relationships with people who understand the defence and security sector. If you are looking for guidance, connection, or a stronger sense of what is possible in this industry, we would love to see you in Victoria. Secure Your Spot - Registration will close once capacity is reached. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS: PATRON SPONSOR General Dynamics; NATIONAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CAE; EVENT PARTNERS RaceRocks, Association of British Columbia Defence and Marine Industries; PARENT ORGANIZATION & STRATEGIC PARTNER CADSI.