About this Event
Ready to put your ideas to the test?
Join TalentED Greater Calgary and XPRIZE Canada Hub for a fast-paced innovation sprint where you'll team up with other youth aged 18-24 to tackle a real industry challenge, develop a solution, and pitch your idea to a panel of judges. The event is open to youth aged 18–24 who have a high school diploma, welcoming participants from all experience levels and backgrounds.
The Last Drop: An Innovation Sprint will take place in two sessions on November 27. Choose the time that works best for you when registering:
Session #1:
- Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Session #2:
- Registration: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Session: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Both sessions will offer the same event experience, and participants can choose their desired session while registering for the event.
All participants from both sessions are invited to a networking hour : 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Telus Convention Centre
During your session, you’ll:
- Collaborate in a team with other youth aged 18-24
- Explore a real environmental challenge from an interdisciplinary perspective
- Brainstorm and develop a solution as a team
- Pitch your solution to a panel of judges
- Compete for prizes
Additional Details:
- Prizing will be awarded to teams based on a variety of categories, including best overall and most creative pitches.
- Light refreshments will be provided.
This session is made possible through the support of the Government of Alberta and RBC Foundation. We thank our funders for helping make work-based learning opportunities accessible to Greater Calgary youth.
Spaces for this free session are in high demand and are very limited.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration by emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance so your spot can be offered to someone on the waitlist.
Event venue & nearby stays
Telus Convention Centre, Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, Canada
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