Students from 26 Canadian universities will descend on the McMaster campus May 4 for a five-day National Leadership Development Conference (NLDC). Hosted by AIESEC McMaster, the conference will bring together 300 ambitious university students of various fields of study to explore community connections, discuss world issues, expand their network of friends, and develop a broad range of skills.

As a demonstration of the students' ability to develop community connections, Dofasco Inc., Canada's most successful steel producer, has partnered with AIESEC McMaster to host the NLDC with a donation of $7500.

President of the conference organizing committee, Nima Hessami explains, “We knew right away it was inevitable to partner with the most recognized and sustainable industry leaders in Hamilton to host the NLDC successfully. Dofasco has been there for AIESEC McMaster, dating back to 2001, by taking on an AIESEC intern from Columbia; Dofasco employee participation on AIESEC McMaster's Board of Advisory and Directors; and continuing generous financial contributions.”

Conference attendee's will have the opportunity to network with delegates, peers and AIESEC business partners while developing their skills as future leaders. Dofasco representatives will be on hand during the conference's 'Dofasco External Day' to lend their expertise in community and employee relations and learn from its ability to innovate and share experiences in the global steel market.

“My team and I are looking forward to delivering one of the most memorable AIESEC conferences on the beautiful McMaster campus,” says Hessami. “Which has been made possible by the support of organizations such as Dofasco.”

AIESEC is the world's largest, student-run, not-for-profit organization, active in 800 universities across 91 countries and territories. It is the international platform for young people to discover and develop their potential to have a positive impact on society. AIESEC McMaster, a chapter with 70 members, offers students from any faculty at any level the opportunity to meet others, to get involved in the organization's financial planning, to network with local companies and the possibility of participating in an international exchange .

AIESEC's effort to maximize human potential has resulted in over 18,000 student members developing their skills annually, and a network of one million alumni worldwide including heads of state and prominent leaders.

For more information about AIESEC and the National Leadership Development Conference please visit http://aiesec.ca/mcmaster/.