Join us for a day of discussion to foster collaboration between academia and entrepreneurship, hosted by the º«¹úÂãÎè Sustainability Systems Initiative and . Taking place at º«¹úÂãÎè in Montreal, Canada, the symposium will highlight how research plays a critical role in furthering a sustainable and equitable future. Additionally, celebrate º«¹úÂãÎè’s entry into XPRIZE’s Higher Education Network!

Why attend?

• Learn about XPRIZE’s 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.– 7 p.m.

Location: Faculty Club Ballroom, 3450 McTavish St, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1X9

Registration is now closed.

About the º«¹úÂãÎè Sustainability Systems Initiative

The º«¹úÂãÎè Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI) is the University’s 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’s greatest challenges. It is the world-recognized leader in designing and operating large-scale incentive prize competitions.

Speakers

Schedule

• 8:00 a.m.: Registration and Coffee

• 9:00 a.m.: Opening Remarks

• 9:10 a.m.: The New Vic Project, Presented by Dean Lennox

• 9:20 a.m.: º«¹úÂãÎè's New Sustainability Strategy

• 9:30 a.m.: Introduction to XPRIZE

• 9:45 a.m.:ÌýFuture Horizons: Unveiling the Next XPRIZE Competitions

• 10:15 a.m: Coffee Break

• 10:30 a.m.: Keynote

• 11:15 a.m.: A Year of Impact: Turning Breakthroughs into Businesses

• 11:30Ìýa.m.: From Ideas to Action: A Panel on Sparking Real-World Solutions

• 12:15Ìýp.m.: Lunch

• 1:15Ìýp.m.: Intro to Moonshot Workshop

• 1:30 p.m.: Moonshot Workshop

• 3:20 p.m.: Optional Coffee Break

• 4:30 p.m.: Fireside Chat: º«¹úÂãÎè and XPRIZE’s Bold Collaboration

• 5:00 p.m.: Cocktail Reception

• 7:00 p.m. Wrap-up

Map

Transportation

The Faculty Club's main entrance is at 3450 McTavish. However, McTavish is a no-car zone. For convenience and sustainability purposes, we recommend that you take public transport or commute via walking and cycling where possible.

To reach the Faculty Club viaÌýmetro, the closest stations are º«¹úÂãÎè and Peel, which are on the green line. If you are further away or on a different color line, you can find your closest station and transfer lines at stations such as Berri-UQAM or Lionel-Groulx.

To reach the Faculty Club via bus (or a combination of bus and metro), nearby bus routes include the 24, 144, or 35 buses.

Parking

To drop off, you can either do so at the corner of Sherbrooke and McTavish or come around the back of theÌýClubÌýby using Peel Street.

The nearest indoor parking lot is 2055 Metcalfe (between Sherbrooke and de Maisonneuve, under Scotia Bank Tower). If you require parking, please visit the º«¹úÂãÎè Transport parking page for additional recommendations on and off campus.

Accessibility

There is ramp access from the alleyway on the north side of the Faculty Club (right side, if you are looking at it).

Additionally, there are accessible washrooms, although some are on different floors and require the use of the elevator.

Accommodation

º«¹úÂãÎè 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.

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