The Last Drop: An Innovation Sprint Hosted by TalentED & XPRIZE Canada Hub
What if you had just 3 hours to change how the world understands its most precious resource? Join us for a free Innovation Sprint for youth.
Join TalentED Greater Calgary and XPRIZE Canada Hub for The Last Drop: An Innovation Sprint, where you'll team up to tackle a high-stakes global water challenge, build a digital communications campaign using cutting-edge tools, and pitch live for the grand prize. This event is open to youth aged 18–24 with a high school diploma (or equivalent), welcoming participants from all experience levels and backgrounds.
The Last Drop: An Innovation Sprint will take place in two sessions* on November 27. Choose the time that works best for you when registering:
Session #1:
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Session #2:
Registration: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Session: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
*Both sessions will offer the same event experience, and participants can choose their desired session while registering for the event.
All participants from both sessions are invited to a networking hour : 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Telus Convention Centre
During your session, you’ll:
Collaborate in a team with other youth aged 18-24
Explore a real environmental challenge from an interdisciplinary perspective
Brainstorm and develop a solution as a team
Pitch your solution to a panel of judges
Compete for prizes
Additional Details:
Prizing will be awarded to teams based on: Best Overall Solution, Best Campaign Execution, Best Framework Alignment, and Most Creative Concept
Light refreshments will be provided.
This session is made possible through the support of the Government of Alberta and RBC Foundation. We thank our funders for helping make work-based learning opportunities accessible to Greater Calgary youth.
Spaces for this free session are in high demand and are very limited.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration by emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance so your spot can be offered to someone on the waitlist.
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