British Columbia xChange 2024: Engineering a Greener Tomorrow

Engineers Without Borders Canada stands at the forefront of addressing global challenges through engineering and technological innovation, “engineering an equitable and sustainable future for marginalized people and the planet.” EWB events are born from a desire to unite communities, foster local ownership and education, as well as spark equality on a local, national, and global scale.

The National xChange Event series of regional events across Canada unites socially engaged STEM students, professionals, subject matter experts, academics, and more to work towards an equitable and sustainable future. In the four dynamic xChange events happening in Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, and Montréal, we'll dive deep into pressing questions, examining how engineering and technology are essential to driving meaningful change.

This year's series aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future by exploring the current state of clean technology and renewable energy in Canada and beyond, and delving into their pivotal role in achieving critical goals related to limiting global warming to “well below” 2°C. Are we on track to meet these urgent targets?

Join EWB Canada at the xChange 2024 Regional Conference, happening November 16th, 2024 at the University of British Columbia. Brought to you by the UBC and BC Professional chapters, the conference will be a full-day event with refreshments and lunch! Come join us at the Ontario xChange for a day of learning while we engineer greener solutions!

Bullfrog Power is sponsoring the National xChange Event Series by purchasing green energy on EWB's behalf for all events. Bullfrog Power allows you to purchase green energy for all types of events, from corporate functions and virtual screenings to weddings. They’ll match the energy your event uses with renewable power and provide marketing materials to showcase your sustainability commitment.

The BC xChange event, co-hosted by the EWB UBC Chapter  at the CIRS at UBC on November 16th, 2024, will focus on building a sustainable future for communities in BC through inclusive climate solutions. With the focus on communities in BC who lack the resources in achieving the 2030 goals, this conference allows to help engage in conversations that would assist marginalized communities to help achieve the 2030 climate goals.

The BC region event will tackle what an accelerated adoption and use of renewable/clean energy, decarbonization programs and initiatives, and clean tech innovations generally, means to BC communities. What policy, regulatory, and incentive environments are required to ensure market forces are not the primary drivers of equitable advancements in areas and communities that would be seen as less profitable for this transition? Will remote, marginalized, and Indigenous communities have a partnership position in this critical transition? Will Indigenous groups be sidelined in the planning and execution of any comprehensive strategy? How will clean tech, net zero and decarbonization initiatives, and renewable/clean energy meet BC’s future energy needs while driving an equitable achievement of 2030 goals? This inclusive event will feature expert panelists from all sectors, break-out sessions, interactive booths and displays, and networking opportunities.

We’re excited to welcome attendees from across BC and Canada to dive further into this conversation. Come join us at the BC xChange for a day of learning, collaboration, networking, refreshments and more!

Date: Saturday November 16th, 2024

Time: 8:30AM - 5:00PM PST

Location: Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability Rm. 1250 @ UBC

The BC xChange will include guest speakers and subject matter experts on inclusive climate solutions, an opportunity for EWB Chapters and local partners to connect and discover opportunities to collaborate and support each other throughout the year, as well as time for networking amongst event attendees, guest speakers, sponsors, partners, and more!

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