Upcoming Events
Industry Speaker Series - "Cybersecurity: Destination, not Degree"🕞 When: Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 3:30 PM
📍 Where: NAIT, HP Centre, W201In this session, Derran Guinan from Veeam explores the different IT career paths that naturally lead into cybersecurity, including systems administration, networking, cloud, DevOps, and operations. Rather than focusing on hacking or tools, Derran will highlight how strong technical fundamentals, curiosity, and problem-solving skills form the foundation of successful security careers.From this talk you will gain a realistic view of how cybersecurity careers actually develop, common misconceptions about “getting into security,” and practical guidance on building skills that create long-term career opportunities in IT and cybersecurity.-IT Connections 2026
🕘 When: Thursday, February 26th, 9 AM to 3 PM
📍 Where: NAIT, HP Centre, 1st FloorIT Connections is an exciting opportunity for students in the IT and digital media fields, hosted by the Computer Technology Club at NAIT. This event is designed to help you connect with industry leaders, explore various career paths, and gain valuable insights into the future of technology.Join us for a day filled with networking opportunities, expert advice, and industry connections. Whether you're looking to land your next internship, discover potential career paths, or simply expand your professional network, IT Connections is the place to be!Stay tuned for information on speaker sessions happening on the day of the event!-Industry Speaker Series - "Failure & Growth"
🕞 When: Tuesday, March 3rd, 3:30 PM
📍 Where: NAIT, HP Centre, W202In our careers, two things are inevitable: failure and growth. How we handle both plays a critical role in our personal and professional evolution.Barett Olson and Tatiana Kheler from OpenCircle are coming to present and will also touch on factors beyond our control; such as hiring and job loss. Both can be exciting and frustrating experiences, and how you navigate them matters just as much as how you handle failure and growth.
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To foster a fun and friendly community of like-minded tech enthusiasts, to share ideas, and to build career connections in the IT field. Come participate in our weekly events and grow with peers who share the same passions!
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