ICED Rural - Innovation Conference for Economic Development in Rural Areas

Get ready for ICED Rural - a conference all about boosting rural economies through innovation and collaboration!

By Southeast Techhub in Estevan

Date and time

Tue, Sep 10, 2024 12:00 PM - Thu, Sep 12, 2024 2:30 PM CST

Location

Southeast College - Estevan Campus

532 Bourquin Road Estevan, SK S4A 1C8 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Welcome to ICED Rural - Innovation Conference for Economic Development in Rural Areas!

Join us at Southeast College - Estevan Campus.

Innovation is deeply impacting rural communities, influencing energy generation, mining, and agriculture.

A recent Stanford study highlights that innovation often originates not in major centers but from those on the periphery.

This insight is exemplified by Southeastern Saskatchewan, where innovation and resilience are deeply ingrained in our culture. The region is proud to be the birthplace of innovators such as Dr. Eric Grimson, former Chancellor of MIT, and Jeff Sandquist, former VP of Microsoft.

Given this rich heritage, we invite you to our inaugural Innovation Conference for Economic Development in Rural Areas, or “ICED Rural,” from September 10 to 12, 2024, in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Our region is a hub of pioneering efforts, hosting the world’s first coal power generation plant with Carbon Capture Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS), alongside advancements in lithium extraction, geothermal energy, and the upcoming establishment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

Located in the heart of North America’s agricultural belt, our region also hosts a lignite coal mine exploring coal-to-hydrogen and graphite conversion.

These developments position Estevan as the perfect place for rural innovators across North America to come together. So join us in Estevan to connect, learn, and collaborate on driving economic development and diversification in our communities.

Let’s unite to harness the power of rural innovation for a strong future for our rural communities.

For more information, please visit: https://icedconference.ca

Organized by

Southeast Techhub in Estevan

What is the Southeast Techub in Estavan

The Southeast Techhub, located in Estevan, Saskatchewan, provides new and emerging technology businesses with an environment that would support their start-up phase and increase their likelihood of success.

Our Mission

We are a collaboration hub that inspires and nurtures the growth of innovative and technology-based companies in Southeast Saskatchewan.

We are a catalyst and a conduit for the growth of technology-based education in our community by working with students of all ages, parents and educators.

By fulfilling our mission, we contribute to job creation and enhanced economic health in our community.

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