NEWS & EVENTS 2021 ENGINEERING CONFERENCE T he first ever annual Engineering Conference is poised to take place in May of next year. The event will be an opportunity for the entire engineering community, government, academia, and industry to come together to discuss the future of the profession and how engineers can contribute to a better tomorrow. Attendees will receive a complete update on advocacy initiatives and important issues facing the profession. The conference will focus on four stream topics tackling pervasive global issues, alongside the challenges faced by engineers in today's industry: Sustainability, Innovation, Workforce, and Skills for Tomorrow. The event will explore the potential disruptions of each of these streams in the future. Summer 2020 THE VOICE 29