Our signature International Events are an annual favourite and an opportunity to meet Western alumni around the world. Applications to these trips open throughout the year exclusively for WCM members. Events are subject to change given COVID-19. Where possible, we will aim to have events in-person, with virtual events as a contingency.
New York City Trip
Our most popular trip.
About Our New York City Trip
WCM's 3-Day New York trip offers members an opportunity to learn about the world of finance and hear from alumni working in investment banking, private equity, and asset management in the US.
Our 2024 firms visited included BC Partners, Blackstone, Evercore, KKR, Moelis, and Point72.
About Our Toronto Trip
Our 1-Day Canada Conference is a chance to make your mark close to home, featuring several firms large and small. Western and Ivey have a strong presence on Bay Street, and WCM's close connection to our alumni enables you to connect with big names in investment banking, sales & trading and private equity.
The conference includes various panels and keynote speakers throughout the day, plus a networking mixer with several notable Canadian alumni.
Toronto Trip
Visit industry leaders in the Canadian financial centre.
San Francisco Trip
Our newest conference, offering students an international experience.
About Our San Francisco Trip
WCM's 3-Day San Francisco trip provides members with the opportunity to learn about finance on the West Coast, where firms are often more focused on the Technology sector as well as Media, Entertainment, and Healthcare. Members can hear from alumni working across various firms and experience what life is like on the West Coast.
Our 2024 firms visited are TBD. Our 2023 firms visited included Evercore, Goldman Sachs, Moelis, Morgan Stanley, and PJT Partners.
About Our Empower Summit
Our Empower Summit, now in its fifth year, aims to expose underrepresented minorities in finance to professionals already working in the industry and break any pre-conceived notions and misconceptions about building a career in finance.
The event serves as an introduction for any underrepresented minority considering finance, aiming to develop this interest while building practical technical skills. The conference includes guest speakers from various firms and backgrounds, workshops, networking mixers and more.
Our 2024 sponsors included AIMCO, Altas, Canaccord Genuity, CIBC, Dawson, Morgan Stanley, National Bank, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Scotiabank, and VersaFi.
Empower Summit
A full-day event bringing professionals to you.