# Event Details - **Event Name**: TSA CONNECT 2026: Newcomers - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A professional networking and mentorship event highlighting internationally trained architects and their diverse paths in the industry.About this EventWe know it can be difficult to make connections when moving to a new place—let alone an entirely new country—but don't worry, the TSA has your back! For our last TSA CONNECT of 2026, we’re excited to once again put our focus on internationally-trained professionals and newcomers seeking to establish their career paths in Canada.And who better to answer questions about moving to a new country than our Featured Guests who have all successfully navigated transitioning their lives and careers to Canada—each in their own unique way! With degrees, licenses, and professional experience from Spain to Mexico, Egypt to India, our amazing lineup of guests will share how they have managed to translate their experiences into a variety of career paths in their new home in Toronto, including traditional architectural practice at all scales and specialties, working as client and developer representatives, and more.Join us for a fun and insightful evening, make some connections, and hear some of the many stories and advice on career paths, job searching, and more from our amazing Featured Guests!Schedule6:30 PM — Doors Open7:00 - 8:00 PM — Structured Networking Sessions8:00 - 9:30 PM — Mix and MingleLight refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available (debit, credit, Apple Pay, or Google Pay only).Featured GuestsFor this session, we have a diverse lineup of internationally trained Featured Guests who represent a wide variety of paths and industry careers in the architecture and city-building community. Visit our website to learn more about each of them.More Featured Guests will be added as they are confirmed.Elena Mermer, ArcadisEman Abdelsabour, BDP QuadrangleJames Hunt, SYSTRA CanadaJessica Park, Sam & SacksMarla Goubran, MultiplexMiren Etxezarreta-Aranburu, Hariri Pontarini ArchitectsMohcine Sadiq, GenslerNavid Ghasemzadeh, MetrolinxSabrina Castellanos, Q4 ArchitectsSara Jordao, RevelHouseShreya Menon, Circle Community Land Trust______________________________________________About the TSA CONNECT SeriesJoin the Toronto Society of Architects for evenings of networking and relationship building as Featured Guests from Toronto’s architecture and design industry share their experiences, perspectives and advice on issues of practice, career, and life. Each session will feature new guests, topics and small group discussions, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and form connections with our Featured Guests. Sessions, guests, and dates are announced in the TSA Bulletin as they are confirmed with limited tickets for each session, so make sure to sign up so you don’t miss out!This event is free for TSA Members using the discount code found in the TSA Bulletin and on your Member Dashboard! Not a member yet? Membership is open to everyone and you can join here (student memberships are free!).Above photo by Yianni Tong.This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Arcadis. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4725ea90-bf42-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w1200-h240-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/tsa-connect-2026-newcomers/100002002547609808 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Centre for Social Innovation - Spadina (Ground Floor) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 19.01, max: 19.01, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Centre for Social Innovation - Spadina (Ground Floor) - **lat**: 43.6499683 - **long**: -79.3975425 - **full address**: Centre for Social Innovation - Spadina (Ground Floor), 192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TSA CONNECT 2026: Newcomers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/24c0d27a67f88bb4f5d905d059f19496128f88f8b8abd5f6ff34411fceb1e119-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791042723 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TSA CONNECT 2026: Newcomers being held? - **A:** TSA CONNECT 2026: Newcomers takes place on Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Centre for Social Innovation - Spadina (Ground Floor), 192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing TSA CONNECT 2026: Newcomers? - **A:** TSA CONNECT 2026: Newcomers is organized by Toronto Society of Architects. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TSA CONNECT 2026: Newcomers is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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