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Youth Innovation Day

Presenting Sponsor:

Work Safe BC

THERE'S A JOB IN TECH FOR YOU!

For the third year in a row, Youth Innovation Day is at full capacity! We can't wait to have over 2,000 Grade 10 – 12 students joining us on May 16th at the #BCTECH Summit. We know that many more would love to hear from our presenters, so those that can’t join us in person on May 16th will still be able to participate via live webcast. Visit the #BCTECH Summit homepage the day of the event. The livestream will also be archived and accessible after the Summit ends. If you're interested in participating in Youth Innovation Day at future Summits, please contact [email protected].

Event Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Youth Registration

Youth Registration

EX Hall and Level 1 West and South Foyers

Event Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Event Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Opening Remarks

Masters of Ceremonies  | Sophie Lui, Global BC & Tomica Divic, BC Innovation Council

 

Welcoming Remarks | Honourable John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia

 

Cultivating Creativity, Inspiring Invention | Brent Bushnell, Two Bit Circus

There has never been a better time to be a creative. The tools available to the curious creator are powerful and easy to use. As consumers move from passive to active participants there is massive opportunity to re-imagine entertainment, health & wellness, food & beverage, and learning. Like any capability, creativity and invention are skills that can be practiced and optimized. Brent will survey the approaches his company uses to stay creative and systematize the invention process.

 

The Unlikely Solution to Ocean Plastic | David Katz, Plastic Bank

Preventing ocean plastic could be humanity’s richest opportunity. The Plastic Bank is a worldwide chain of stores where everything from school tuition to cooking fuel and more is available for purchase in exchange for plastic garbage that is sorted, shredded and sold to brands who reuse “social plastic” in their products. Hear how we can solve the problem of ocean plastic pollution and end extreme poverty at the same time!

 

Going for Gold – Rethinking Canadian Innovation | John Morris,  Olympic Gold Medalist

Opening Remarks

Event Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Masters of Ceremonies  | Sophie Lui, Global BC & Tomica Divic, BC Innovation Council

 

Welcoming Remarks | Honourable John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia

 

Cultivating Creativity, Inspiring Invention | Brent Bushnell, Two Bit Circus

There has never been a better time to be a creative. The tools available to the curious creator are powerful and easy to use. As consumers move from passive to active participants there is massive opportunity to re-imagine entertainment, health & wellness, food & beverage, and learning. Like any capability, creativity and invention are skills that can be practiced and optimized. Brent will survey the approaches his company uses to stay creative and systematize the invention process.

 

The Unlikely Solution to Ocean Plastic | David Katz, Plastic Bank

Preventing ocean plastic could be humanity’s richest opportunity. The Plastic Bank is a worldwide chain of stores where everything from school tuition to cooking fuel and more is available for purchase in exchange for plastic garbage that is sorted, shredded and sold to brands who reuse “social plastic” in their products. Hear how we can solve the problem of ocean plastic pollution and end extreme poverty at the same time!

 

Going for Gold – Rethinking Canadian Innovation | John Morris,  Olympic Gold Medalist

SPEAKERS

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Honourable Melanie Mark

Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and TrainingProvince of British Columbia

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John Morris

Olympic Gold MedalistTeam Canada

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Tomica Divic

Managing Director Operations - BC Innovation Council#BCTECH Summit - Masters of Ceremonies

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Sophie Lui

Anchor - Global BC#BCTECH Summit - Masters of Ceremonies

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Honourable John Horgan

Premier Province of British Columbia

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David Katz

Founder & CEOPlastic Bank

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Brent Bushnell

CEO & Co-founderTwo Bit Circus

Event Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

YOUTH EXPLORE THE SUMMIT

  1. Search, Learn and Cheer! Ex. Hall Foyer: VEX Robotics Tournament; BCIT; Find Your Fit and Science Fair Foundation regional winning projects.
  2. Mentor Tables. “How do I get THAT Job?” Hall B: Meet the Mentors at tables in the Plenary Hall. with School’s Cool! Hall B: University Recruitment Tables
  3. Up, Up & Outside! More activations in the South and West Foyers and the Terrace on Level 1.

YOUTH EXPLORE THE SUMMIT

Event Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  1. Search, Learn and Cheer! Ex. Hall Foyer: VEX Robotics Tournament; BCIT; Find Your Fit and Science Fair Foundation regional winning projects.
  2. Mentor Tables. “How do I get THAT Job?” Hall B: Meet the Mentors at tables in the Plenary Hall. with School’s Cool! Hall B: University Recruitment Tables
  3. Up, Up & Outside! More activations in the South and West Foyers and the Terrace on Level 1.

SPEAKERS

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Karina LeBlanc

CONCACAF Player AmbassadorCONCACAF

Event Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

LUNCH

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LUNCH

Event Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

SPONSORS

Event Time: 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

YELL Presentation and Pitches

YELL Presentation and Pitches

Event Time: 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Event Time: 1:15 PM - 1:50 PM

Find Opportunities: Be Bold

Paulina Cameron, Futurpreneur Canada/Canada 150 Women
Nicole McLaren, Teck Resources Limited
Valerie Song, Ava Technologies

Find Opportunities: Be Bold

Event Time: 1:15 PM - 1:50 PM

SPEAKERS

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Nicole McLaren

Economic Development CoordinatorTeck Resources Limited

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Valerie Song

CEO & Co-Founder Ava Technologies

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Paulina Cameron

Regional Director, BC, Alberta & Yukon / Author Futurpreneur Canada / Canada 150 Women

Event Time: 1:50 PM - 2:10 PM

Be Curious

Scott Sampson, Science World British Columbia

Be Curious

Event Time: 1:50 PM - 2:10 PM

SPEAKERS

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Scott Sampson

President & CEO Science World British Columbia

Event Time: 2:10 PM - 2:25 PM

Be Brave, Be Resilient

Andy Bird, Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling

Be Brave, Be Resilient

Event Time: 2:10 PM - 2:25 PM

SPEAKERS

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Andy Bird

Canadian Heavyweight Champion Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling

Event Time: 2:25 PM - 2:40 PM

Be Your Best You

Karina LeBlanc, CONCACAF

Be Your Best You

Event Time: 2:25 PM - 2:40 PM

SPEAKERS

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Karina LeBlanc

CONCACAF Player AmbassadorCONCACAF

Event Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Be Yourself

Karina LeBlanc, CONCACAF
Ryan Holmes, Hootsuite Inc.

Be Yourself

Event Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

SPEAKERS

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Karina LeBlanc

CONCACAF Player AmbassadorCONCACAF

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Ryan Holmes

CEOHootsuite Inc.

Event Time: 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Closing Remarks

Karina LeBlanc, CONCACAF

Closing Remarks

Event Time: 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

SPEAKERS

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Karina LeBlanc

CONCACAF Player AmbassadorCONCACAF

Students, Educators, and Youth Groups

Discounts for accommodations, airfare and ferries are available for student groups to attend Youth Innovation Day at the #BCTECH Summit.

· 20% off airfare thanks to Air Canada, the Official Canadian Airline for the #BCTECH Summit

· 50% off student fares through BC Ferries

· $30 per person room rates through UBC Housing

Interested parties should contact [email protected] to inquire.

 

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Companies Seeking Talent

For organizations seeking the next generation of talent, Youth Innovation Day will offer a key opportunity to meet with, inspire and be inspired by youth ready to launch their career in technology. We know talent is on the minds of many organizations today; join us for Youth Innovation Day and let us bring tomorrow’s talent to you. Ask us how you can become more involved by contacting us at [email protected]

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