Global Futures 2024 Launch Event
Federation Hall
Wednesday,
Jan 31, 2024 at 8:45 AM
- 11:00 AM EST
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Wednesday,
Jan 31, 2024 at 8:45 AM
- 11:00 AM EST
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Event Details
Waterloo researchers are transforming societies, economies, technologies, sustainability, and health for humanity to thrive in our complex future. We continue to identify new opportunities, build solutions, and lead change in these five interconnected areas.
Location: Federation Hall
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Registration and hot breakfast: 8:45 a.m.
Program: 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Hear from campus thought leaders including Marcel O’Gorman and Bessma Momani, who will discuss current perspectives on our changing technological, societal, and economic futures. These scholars will be joined by students who will inspire and share their research, learning, and entrepreneurial journeys as they navigate these complex futures.
We look forward to your attendance at this in-person event. A recording will be available upon request following the session.
Speakers
Vivek
Goel
President and Vice-Chancellor
University of Waterloo
President and Vice-Chancellor
University of Waterloo
Bessma
Momani
Associate Vice-President, International
Professor of Political Science, CIGI Senior Fellow
Associate Vice-President, International
Professor of Political Science, CIGI Senior Fellow
Marcel
O'Gorman
University Research Chair
Professor, English Language & Literature and Founding Director of the Critical Media Lab
University Research Chair
Professor, English Language & Literature and Founding Director of the Critical Media Lab
Seun
Adetunji
MBET Candidate,
Faculty of Engineering
MBET Candidate,
Faculty of Engineering
Rachel
Almaw
MSc Candidate,
Research Assistant, Faculty of Health
MSc Candidate,
Research Assistant, Faculty of Health
Location
Federation Hall
200 University Ave West Waterloo, ON N2L 3G5 CA
Tickets
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Price |
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RSVP |
Free |
Organizer Details
University of Waterloo
In the heart of Waterloo Region, at the forefront of innovation, the University of Waterloo is home to world-changing research and inspired teaching. At the hub of a growing network of global partnerships, Waterloo will shape the future by building bridges with industry and between disciplines, institutions and communities.
From quantum computing and nanotechnology to clinical psychology, engineering, and health sciences research, ideas that will change the world are the heart of who we are.
