MindFest 2026

Join us at the Metro Hub for MindFest, a vibrant evening that brings cutting-edge psychology research at UBC Okanagan to life! Discover how our faculty and students are advancing well-being through engaging, interactive presentations made for everyone—no science degree needed.

Enjoy talks on hot topics ranging from substance use to mental health, ask questions, and get involved in real research. Then, unwind with a live magic performance by the award-winning Ryan Michael Magic, catered food by TJ's Grazing, and meaningful conversation during our open networking hour.

Vote for your favourite presentation and celebrate local research making real change. Whether you're curious about the mind or eager to connect with researchers, MindFest is your chance to engage, learn, and be inspired.

Don’t miss this FREE community event and check out our instragram page (@mindfest.ok) for updates and more information!

Info: Swing by the Metro Hub around 6 PM for mouthwatering bites from TJ's Grazing—then grab your seat and get ready for an evening of awesome presentations!

Info: Get ready for rapid-fire research! Each presenter has just 5 minutes to wow you with their insights, followed by a 2-minute Q&A—your chance to ask those burning questions. Once all talks are done, we’ll open the floor for a 10-minute group Q&A, giving you one last shot to dive deeper.

Info: During the final questions, you get to vote for the presentation that blew your mind the most—covering topics like substance use, mental health, and other hot topics in psychology. Once the Q&A period is over, we will announce the winners!

Info: Stick around after the presentations for a live performance by award-winning Ryan Michael Magic, voted Canada's Best Professional Magician! Ryan is a five-time internationally award-winning magician, comedian, illusionist, and mentalist who has been captivating audiences nationwide for over a decade. His performances have become the highlight of corporate and company events, private gatherings, galas, weddings, conferences, and more. Ryan seamlessly combines real-time mind reading, uproarious comedy, and mind-bending illusions.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Metro Community, 1262 Saint Paul Street, Kelowna, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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