Join us for a day of discussion to foster collaboration between academia and entrepreneurship, hosted by the McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative and XPRIZE Foundation. Taking place at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, the symposium will highlight how research plays a critical role in furthering a sustainable and equitable future. Additionally, celebrate McGill’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 through this form.
Date: February 3, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.– 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 McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative
The McGill 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
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Andrew Gonzalez Liber Ero Chair in Conservation Biology, McGill University |
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Etienne Laliberté Professor in the Département de sciences biologiques, Université de Montréal Co-founder & CEO, Rubisco AI |
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Laura Wasserson Co-founder & COO, Metalplant |
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Jordan Masys Co-founder & COO, Labfront |
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Bruce Lennox Dean of Science, Tomlinson Professor of Chemistry, McGill University
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Evan Henry Associate Director, McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative |
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Andrew Tauhert Chief Impact Officer, XPRIZE Foundation |
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David Babson Executive Vice President, Climate & Energy, XPRIZE Foundation |
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Elaine Hungenberg Senior Vice President, Partnerships & Impact, XPRIZE Foundation |
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 New Vic Project: The Future of Sustainability at McGill
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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: McGill and XPRIZE’s Bold Collaboration
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5:00 p.m.: Cocktail Reception
Map
Faculty Club Ballroom, 3450 McTavish St, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1X9
Transportation
The Faculty Club's main entrance is at 3450 McTavish. However, McTavish is a no-car zone. For both convenience and sustainability purposes, we recommend that you take public transport or commute via walking and cycling where possible.
To reach the Faculty Club via metro, the closest stations are McGill 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), closeby bus routes include the number 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 the Club by 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 McGill Transport parking page for additional recommendations on and off campus.
Accommodation
McGill 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.
