Innovation: The Shock of the Possible

Cities, Climate + Environment, 2014, Summit Innovation The Shock of the Possible, Community Building

Help Metro Vancouver find ways to adapt and thrive as we face a 1metre rise in sea level. Register a team, visit our public exhibition, and vote online for the best ideas.

2014, Summit Innovation The Shock of the Possible, Arts + Culture, Future of Work

Join in the fun at Vancouver's first, lively and interactive Crawl showcasing the brightest and best innovators, aged 30 and under, from across the Lower Mainland! Find out more about the crawl, including how to get yourself on the young innovators map.

Cities, Climate + Environment, 2014, Summit Innovation The Shock of the Possible, Economy

SFU has begun to explore systems for going beyond diversion that tackle sources of waste before they need to be managed. Join us at this event where experts will lead a dialogue on how to foster a climate for zero waste innovation in Metro Vancouver.

2014, Summit Innovation The Shock of the Possible, Future of Work, Health, Media + Information

Innovations in Patient Care: Improving Connectivity brought together a small group of thought leaders, practitioners and health industry innovators to address emerging issues related to technology, big data and social connectivity, and their impact on patient health in BC.

2014, Summit Innovation The Shock of the Possible, Future of Work

A dynamic, one-day conference bringing together leading academics, policy-makers, and innovative educators. Interactive by design, with demonstrations, workshops, activities and a unique learning festival space.

2014, Summit Innovation The Shock of the Possible, Media + Information, Future of Work, Cities

An evening of provocative discussion at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre with Ray Kurzweil and Richard Florida, moderated by CBC's Amanda Lang. Buy tickets online and join us as we explore the opportunities and challenges of innovation.

Cities, 2014, Summit Innovation The Shock of the Possible, Economy, Future of Work

Join us for thought-provoking insights from Michael Shuman on the Power of the Local Economy; get practical tips through peer-to-peer presentations on Growing your Business by taking a values-based approach; and roll up your sleeves at interactive how-to sessions that promise no trade-offs when you Build your Bottom Line while Building your Community and the Local Economy.

Cities, Climate + Environment, 2014, Summit Innovation The Shock of the Possible, Economy, Series City Conversations

Can Vancouver create a new neighbourhood that is beautiful, interesting and joyful— and which also creates its own energy, uses its own water, and produces no waste? Join us for a lunch time conversation on what could become of the Jericho Lands.

2014, Summit Innovation The Shock of the Possible, Arts + Culture, Media + Information

In celebrating Open Access Week, SFU Library is delighted to bring together a range of perspectives on open textbooks. Join us for an interactive session featuring three speakers actively engaged in the production, adoption, and use of open textbooks.