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Join us for a day of discussion to foster collaboration between academia and entrepreneurship, hosted by the 捆绑SM社区 Sustainability Systems Initiative and . Taking place at 捆绑SM社区 in Montreal, Canada, the symposium will highlight how research plays a critical role in furthering a sustainable and equitable future. Additionally, celebrate 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 entry into XPRIZE鈥檚 Higher Education Network!
Why attend?
- Learn about XPRIZE鈥檚 latest breakthrough focus areas
- Reimagine the role of the university in advancing societal change
- Identify opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and meet new partners
- Get inspired on new approaches to tackle grand challenges
Registration
Please register for the event .
Date: February 3, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.鈥� 7 p.m.
Location: Faculty Club Ballroom, 3450 McTavish St, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1X9
RSVP Deadline: Registration will close on January 27th, 2025.
About the 捆绑SM社区 Sustainability Systems Initiative
The 捆绑SM社区 Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI) is the University鈥檚 convenor, catalyst, connector, and overall leader of sustainability research efforts. The MSSI is comprised of network of 253 professors and a $10M research fund. The MSSI's goal is to create societal change by creating inter and transdisciplinary research programs.
About XPRIZE
XPRIZE accelerates breakthroughs to solve humanity鈥檚 greatest challenges. It is the world-recognized leader in designing and operating large-scale incentive prize competitions.
Speakers
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Andrew Gonzalez Liber Ero Chair in Conservation Biology, 捆绑SM社区 |
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Etienne Lalibert茅 Professor in the D茅partement de sciences biologiques, Co-founder & CEO, |
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Laura Wasserson Co-founder & COO, |
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Jordan Masys Co-founder & COO, |
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Bruce Lennox Dean of Science, Tomlinson Professor of Chemistry, 捆绑SM社区 听 |
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Evan Henry Associate Director, 捆绑SM社区 Sustainability Systems Initiative |
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Andrew Tauhert Chief Impact Officer, |
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David Babson Executive Vice President, Climate & Energy, |
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Elaine Hungenberg Senior Vice President, Partnerships & Impact, |
Schedule
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8:00 a.m.: Registration and Coffee
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9:00 a.m.: Opening Remarks and Welcome
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9:30 a.m.: Keynote
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10:00 a.m.: The听New Vic Project: The Future of Sustainability at 捆绑SM社区听
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10:10 a.m.: Future Horizons: Unveiling the Next XPRIZE Competitions
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11:00 a.m.: From Ideas to Action: A Panel on Sparking Real-World Solutions
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12:00 p.m.: Lunch
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1:00 a.m.: Moonshot Workshop
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4:30 p.m.: Fireside Chat: 捆绑SM社区 and XPRIZE鈥檚 Bold Collaboration
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5:00 p.m.: Cocktail Reception
Map
Parking
The Faculty Club's main entrance is situated at 3450 McTavish. However, McTavish is a no-car zone.
To drop off, you can either do so at the corner of Sherbrooke and McTavish or come around the back of the听Club听by using Peel Street.
As for parking the nearest indoor lot is 2055 Metcalfe (between Sherbrooke and de Maisonneuve, under Scotia Bank Tower). Please visit the 捆绑SM社区 Transport parking page for additional recommendations on and off campus if you require parking.
Accommodation
捆绑SM社区 has a preferred hotel program for all faculty, students, staff, and visitors where you can enjoy our discounted rate with the MOHP Guest Program. Please consider accommodation close to the university and downtown for your convenience at the event.
