Future Tech Fireside - Startup Week

Start your morning with coffee, connections and big ideas at Future Tech Fireside featuring innovation conversations, Q&A and special guests
About this Event

Future Tech Fireside
A Saskatoon Startup Week Morning of Coffee, Clean Tech & Conversations
Join us for an inspiring morning of networking, coffee, and future-focused conversations during Saskatoon Startup Week 2026.
Hosted by the Clean Tech Hub at The Women’s Business Hub - Future Tech Fireside brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, students, creators, educators, and community leaders to explore emerging technologies, regenerative innovation, and community-driven solutions shaping tomorrow.
This curated fireside-style discussion will feature Saskatchewan innovators working across clean technology, 3D printing, 3D printed product showcase, new construction tech, education technology, circular manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and future-focused community development.
Guests will enjoy coffee, tea, bannock, jam, networking opportunities, and meaningful conversations in a welcoming and collaborative atmosphere.
Featured Speakers
- Randy Janes — Wave of the Future 3D
- Juliana Lonescu — V3ND & JuAuthor
- Special Guest Speaker — To Be Announced
Discussion Themes
- Clean technology & regenerative innovation
- Advanced Encapsulization Construction
- Circular manufacturing & 3D printing technologies
- Indigenous innovation & economic empowerment
- Community-driven solutions for local & global impact
- Youth entrepreneurship & education technology

Event Schedule
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Coffee, Tea, Bannock & Networking
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Welcome Remarks
9:10 AM – 10:30 AM
Future Tech Fireside Conversation
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Networking & Community Conversations
Event Experience
- Coffee & tea
- Bannock & jam
- Fireside-style innovation discussion
- Networking opportunities
- Founder & community conversations
Whether you're building a startup, exploring emerging technologies, passionate about sustainability, or simply curious about the future, this event is designed to spark ideas, collaboration, and meaningful connections.
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: The Women’s Business Hub — Main Hall
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Part of Saskatoon Startup Week 2026.

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Morning Networking
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: Lisa McNab - Clean Tech Hub
🕑: 09:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Future Fireside Discussion
Host: Randy Janes - Wave of the Future 3D
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking & Community Conversations