On February 3, 2020 Innovation@UCalgary invites the campus community to come talk about social innovation: what it is, how you’re pursuing it, and what you need to do it better. Join us for a panel discussion with leading innovators on campus who are exploring this work, and meet inspiring colleagues from across disciplines who are working toward a better future.

Agenda

8:30 am: Registration

9:00 am: Explore Social Innovation at UCalgary

• Our experts will connect you with people and resources relevant to your work, based on questions you answer upon registration
• Resources from across campus relevant to Social Innovation will host information tables so you can learn about their offerings

10:15 am: Social Innovation Panel and Q&A

• Remarks from Stephen Larter, PhD, Associate Vice-President (Research and Innovation)
• Moderated by Jordana Armstrong, Senior Innovation Manager, Clinical & Social Innovation at Innovate Calgary, with Panelists:

• Penny Pexman, PhD, Associate Vice-President (Research)
• John Brown, PhD, Dean, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
• Aleem Bharwani, MD, Director, Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Cumming School of Medicine
• Karen Benzies, PhD, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Nursing

11:30 am: Closing remarks – Jackie Sieppert, PhD, Dean, Faculty of Social Work

Register here