Events

Upcoming Events

ECESS x HABS Watch Party

ECESS x HABS Watch Party

Upcoming
social

Monday, February 2, 2026

1420 Peel St, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1S8

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Pay

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ECESS x HABS Watch Party

It’s game night! 🏒🔴 Come watch the Habs face off against the Minnesota Wild at McLean's Maison Public! ECSESS is taking over the pub and we’ve got you covered with wings, beer, and other beverages to keep the energy high. 🍻🍗 It’s the perfect way to catch the game and hang out with the crew. Tickets are available now—grab yours linked in our bio!

Technical Event

Docker & Software Architecture

Upcoming
technical

Monday, February 23, 2026

TBD

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Free!

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Docker & Software Architecture

Join us for a workshop on Docker and software architecture, where you'll learn to deploy apps with containers and explore microservices and scalability. Don’t forget to bring your laptop! Plus, enjoy some hot chocolate while you code.

Technical Event

Summer Project 202 - Build with AI

Upcoming
technical

Monday, March 30, 2026

TBD

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Free!

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Summer Project 202 - Build with AI

Let's learn about how to design and work on your summer project! All majors welcome! More information to come :)

Past Events

Stranger Blues

Stranger Blues

Past Event
social

Friday, November 21, 2025

McConnell Engineering Building - Common Room

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Stranger Blues

Get ready to step into the Upside Down this Friday from 4–9 PM for Stranger Blues, where the vibes are spooky, the beers are cold, and the only thing scarier than the Demogorgon is your situationship. 💔⚡️

Think:
🧢 80s fits & Hawkins energy
🎸 Live music that slaps harder than Eddie’s guitar solo
👾 Stranger-themed drinks (no Vecna curses, we promise)
🕹 Games, chaos, and maybe a portal to bad decisions

Whether you’re team Steve, team Eddie, or just here for the eggos, grab your party and get ready to lose your mind, literally. 🍺🕯️

Don’t forget:
1. Reusable cup
2. McGill ID (Blues is 18+)
3. Cash

*Accessibility Information*
🥗There will be vegetarian food options, as well non-alcoholic and gluten free beverages
♿️This event is wheelchair accessible
🚻There are gender neutral and accessible washrooms available in McConnell Engineering Building

Banquet Fall 2025

Banquet Fall 2025

Past Event
social

Thursday, November 20, 2025

1434 Crescent St Montreal, Quebec H3G 2B6

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Banquet Fall 2025

🍂✨ It’s that time again — ECSESS Fall ’25 Banquet is HERE! ✨🍂
Get ready for a night of good vibes, great food, and even better company at Wienstein & Gavino’s — then keep the energy going at the after party @ Union Française! 🎉

Photonics Datacom Lab Tour

Photonics Datacom Lab Tour

Past Event
academic

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

McConnell 8th floor

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Photonics Datacom Lab Tour

Date and time: Wednesday, November 19th, 2pm-3:30pm

Tour Description Photonics Datacom Labs (McGill University): Hidden on the 8th floor of McConnell, the Photonics Datacom Labs house state-of-the-art facilities for exploring how light can process and move data with exceptional energy efficiency. Our research spans optical interconnects, computing, and AI-driven photonic design. Come discover one of McGill’s hidden R&D gems.

Accessibility Information

  • McConnell 8th floor, is only accessible through stairs, with the elevator stopping on the 7 floor.
  • Since some equipment and projects are under NDA or involve controlled technologies, participants will be asked to leave bags and phones by the door before entering the lab areas.
  • Questions? Email ecsess.vpacademic@mcgilleus.ca
Social Event

FizzBuzzed 5.0

Past Event
socialtechnical

Thursday, November 13, 2025

EUS Common Room - McConnell Engineering Building

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FizzBuzzed 5.0

Fizzbuzzed 5.0 is the fifth edition of the iconic fizzy and buzzy programming competition. Experience the Ballmer's Peak and achieve your peak programming efficiency.

Brought to you by ECSESS, Compute McGill, and UdeM Competitive Programming 🐝

Professional Event

Link Up - Speed Networking Night

Past Event
professional

Monday, November 10, 2025

McGill Thomson House Ballroom

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Link Up - Speed Networking Night

Get ready! 🔥 For the first time in 5 years, our dynamic in-person networking event is BACK!

This is your fast track to an internship: Meet company representatives in 7–10 minute rotations designed to get you noticed. Companies are actively recruiting for Winter and Summer internships, and this is your ultimate chance to pitch yourself and network directly.

📍 Hosted at the elegant McGill Thomson House, enjoy high-end catering, a selection of gourmet appetizers, and wine service while you make those career-changing connections.

Academic Event

Academic Forum - Fall 2025

Past Event
academic

Monday, November 3, 2025

MC603

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Academic Forum - Fall 2025

Join us at the Academic Forum to share your course experiences, suggest improvements, and celebrate standout educators.

Plus, there’s going to be food!

Social Event

Milk Mile 2025 🥛

Past Event
social

Thursday, October 30, 2025

McGill Lower Field

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Milk Mile 2025 🥛

Moo-ve over, other plans! 😉 The M*** M*** is coming!

Gather your herd, because this event is for teams of four!

ECSE is bringing you a fantastic team event on October 30th, from 1 - 3 PM at the McGill Lower Field.

Spots are limited, so keep an eye out for more details on how to register!

Technical Event

git & GitHub workshop

Past Event
technical

Monday, October 27, 2025

BURN 1B45

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git & GitHub workshop

Come learn about git commands and how to use GitHub for collaborative projects!

Google Engineering Career Development Event

Google Engineering Career Development Event

Past Event
professional

Monday, September 29, 2025

425 Av. Viger O, Montréal, QC H2Z 1W5

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Google Engineering Career Development Event

Google invites ECSESS students to register for their Engineering Career Development Event happening on Monday September 29th! This event is in-person or online however, networking portion is only available in-person. Spots are limited!

Bash Workshop (The Factory)

Bash Workshop (The Factory)

Past Event
technical

Thursday, September 25, 2025

ENGTR 0100

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Bash Workshop (The Factory)

Ready to level up your command line skills? Join us for a hands-on Bash Workshop and learn tips, tricks, and essentials to master the terminal.

Technical Event

PCB Design Workshop

Past Event
technical

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

ENGTR 0100

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PCB Design Workshop

After years and many requests, we are happy to introduce a workshop on designing Printed Circuit Board (PCB) using KiCAD - an open source and cross platform electronics Design Automation Suite program. Brought to you by ECSESS, The Factory, and IEEE McGill ✨

Montreal Company Crawl 2025

Montreal Company Crawl 2025

Past Event
professional

Monday, September 22, 2025

Downtown, Montreal

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Montreal Company Crawl 2025

Our biggest company crawl yet is here: 4 days, 5 companies from September 22nd to the 25th! Starting with Ericsson, followed by PwC and Coveo and finishing it off with Autodesk and the National Bank! Register now since spots are limited!

Academic Event

Grad School 101

Past Event
academic

Monday, September 22, 2025

FDA 3 (Engine)

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Grad School 101

Thinking about doing grad school? Hear from a panel of graduate school students in M.Sc., M.Eng., and PhD programs who will tell you all about their experiences and answer all of your burning questions!

All Year Welcome Party

All Year Welcome Party

Past Event
social

Thursday, September 18, 2025

1210 Peel St, Montreal

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All Year Welcome Party

ALL years, let’s celebrate the start of the semester together McLean’s Pub from 5 to 8 PM! Come for the drinks, friends, and good vibes—don’t miss it!

Social Event

First-year Ice Cream Social

Past Event
social

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

ENGTR 1060 - ECSESS Lounge

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First-year Ice Cream Social

What is a better way to start off uni than some FREE ice cream 🍦🤩

Come to the ECSE Lounge on between 2-5pm to meet your fellow first years and enjoy some FREE ICE CREAM 👀

Please bring your own cup (BYOC) because we looooove sustainability 😍

ECSESSCapade 2025: Ottawa Edition

ECSESSCapade 2025: Ottawa Edition

Past Event
professionalsocial

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Ontario, Ottawa

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ECSESSCapade 2025: Ottawa Edition

Get ready, ECSE students! ECSESScapade is back — closer and cheaper than ever, with just as much fun! We're thrilled to announce the participation of IBM, Nokia and Marvell Technology in this year’s industry tour! Additionally, a little birdie told me that there will be a fun interdepartmental collaboration with our friends in BUSS during this year’s ECSESSCapade!

Curriculum Building Workshop

Curriculum Building Workshop

Past Event
academic

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

FDA 5 (Engine)

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Curriculum Building Workshop

Don't let a confusing curriculum get the best of you!

Come to our Curriculum Building workshop, designed to help first-year ECSE students navigate their course options, choose the right classes, and build a schedule that sets them up for success! 📚

Technical Event

Summer Projects 101

Past Event
technical

Monday, March 31, 2025

LEA 219

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Summer Projects 101

Let's learn about how to design and work on your summer project! All majors welcome! Pizza included. Workshop will mainly focus on the design process and planning. We will cover some major-specific project ideas after and show some examples!

Social Event

Winter Banquet 2025

Past Event
social

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

3 Brasseurs (Crescent)

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Winter Banquet 2025

Join us for a night of great food, refreshing drinks, and unforgettable company at the Winter Banquet! Mark your calendars for March 26, because this is your chance to unwind, share laughs with friends, and forget about the deadlines for the night.

Academic Event

Academic Forum - Winter 2025

Past Event
academic

Thursday, March 20, 2025

MC603

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Academic Forum - Winter 2025

Join us at the Academic Forum to share your course experiences, suggest improvements, and celebrate standout educators. Plus, there’s going to be food!

Social Event

Fizzbuzzed 4.0

Past Event
socialtechnical

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Co-op Bar Milton-Parc

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Fizzbuzzed 4.0

Debug your liver one drink at a time by joining us for the 4th edition of FizzBuzzed, the best (probably) programming contest of the year! Experience the Ballmer peak and pretend your syntax errors don’t exist. #CompileAndChug

Academic Event

Professor Speaker Series

Past Event
academic

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Engine

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Professor Speaker Series

Join us for an afternoon at our Professor Speaker Series! Hear firsthand from Professor Dave Plant (The Photonic Systems Group) and Professor Sindhu Radhakrishnan (Faculty Lecturer) as they share fresh insights, and valuable advice for students of all backgrounds. Come with your questions, stay for the conversation—and enjoy some delicious food on us!