INSPIRE 2024 Annual Conference and Professional Networking Event

INSPIRE 2024 Annual Conference and Professional Networking Event

Join us to hear about community-driven projects led by co-op students in INSPIRE and network with industry members! RSVP by Dec 1st!

By INSPIRE: STEM for Social Impact

Date and time

Tuesday, December 17 · 4 - 7pm PST

Location

Sngequ House

Conference Room A/B Victoria, BC V8P 5C2 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

3:45 PM

Arrival

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Welcome and Introductions

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

First Round of Presentations


HERLUMA: A platform to help mitigate issues surrounding homelessness, partnered with Greater Victoria Alliance. NEPAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF SOCIETY: A platform to support disaster responses in Nepal. Fu...

4:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Networking and Food Break

5:30 PM - 5:45 PM

IGS Student Presentations


From Claremont Secondary School, the Institute for Global Solutions (IGS) students will present projects in partnership with Inspire.

5:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Networking and Food Break

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Second Round of Presentations


NEUROVATION: A platform intended to assist neurodivergent learners at UVIC. PATIENT NAVIGATION: A system designed to manage healthcare data for patients in Nepal. BRIDGING ROOTS: An educational platf...

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Networking

7:00 PM

Event Close

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

INSPIRE welcomes you to their 3rd Annual Conference, an event designed to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and community impact. The conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with co-op students who have dedicated the past four months to community-driven STEM projects. These initiatives include:

  • Developing an online platform to connect Victoria’s homeless shelters.
  • Creating productivity tools to assist neurodiverse learners.
  • Leveraging AI to streamline operations in nonprofits.
  • Coordinating disaster relief and recovery in Nepal’s rural regions.
  • Creating a patient information management system to facilitate healthcare navigation in rural Nepal.

Join us to hear from student teams at the University of Victoria and from Nepal as they share their journeys in exploring and addressing real-world challenges. In addition to these inspiring presentations, the event will also feature an industry networking opportunities, offering career insights in STEM fields, and attendees will enjoy live music and complimentary catered refreshments.Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about meaningful student-led projects in your community, gain valuable industry insights, and network with professionals and peers who share a passion for making a positive impact. Tickets by donation. Please RSVP by Dec 1st.

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