UBC x Web Summit
May 27 - May 30, 2025
The University of British Columbia is a catalyst for innovation. On a local and global scale, we are seeing the outcomes of UBC research generate positive social, health, environmental and economic benefits.
As thousands descend upon Vancouver for Web Summit, we are excited to host events showcasing the cutting-edge research and impact coming from academia, introduce the next generation of research-based ventures and hear from our network of collaborators who are enabling change.
Life Sciences Breakfast: How BC is Transforming Healthcare for Global Impact
Tuesday, May 27 | 8:30 - 10:30 am | UBC Robson Square
This Life Sciences Web Summit Side Event is an opportunity to learn what is driving BC’s life sciences sector to global impact. From the prolific research being translated into life-saving medicines; the advancements in bio-medical engineering and robotics; and the infrastructure being built to help scale a thriving bio-manufacturing ecosystem, this will be an exciting look at the future of health care innovation.
Mining & Critical Minerals Cocktail Reception: Meet BC’s Next Generation of Innovators
Thursday, May 29 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm | UBC Robson Square
This Mining and Critical Minerals Web Summit Side Event is an opportunity to learn what is driving BC’s thriving Energy sector. Our natural resources sector has never been more vulnerable, from the turmoil of global markets combined with the needs of industry, the fragility of our biodiversity system, to the urgent infrastructure required to accelerate the adoption of new technologies. This event will highlight the prolific research transforming the mining sector through BRIMM and Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials; the Berlinguette Research Group at UBC building technologies to accelerate decarbonization (and the spinouts being created); Genome BC supporting the development of solutions that are helping us better understand the genomic impact on mine sites; and so much more! This event will be an exciting look at the future of energy sector innovations.
Climate Innovation Zone
Tuesday, May 27 - Friday, May 30 | Canada Place
Meet our ventures and research partners at the Climate Innovation Zone at Web Summit. Together with B.C Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), Innovation UBC, Foresight Canada, Alacrity Canada and Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN), the Climate Innovation Zone will serve as a hub for B.C.’s climate leadership, ecosystem building, networking, and engagement. The space will showcase innovators, spotlight groundbreaking initiatives, and foster meaningful conversations and connections among local and global leaders, investors, government, and stakeholders.
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