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The University of Lethbridge is home to AGILITY, an experiential learning program that fosters entrepreneurial ambition and helps students bring their ideas to life. As part of the AGILITY program, the University of Lethbridge is proud to introduce the AGILITY Innovation Series. The inaugural season features a highly engaging set of lectures and workshops that showcases industry experts with a track record of innovation and entrepreneurship across a range of sectors, including agribusiness and agri-tech, energy, small and family-owned businesses, and public service.
With events offered at the University of Lethbridge’s Calgary and Lethbridge campuses, participants will have the opportunity to learn from renowned business leaders about industry innovations as well as how to start and grow successful businesses. The series will permit discussion through an open dialogue with industry leaders.
Students, faculty and other members of the University of Lethbridge community can join the AGILITY Innovation Series mailing list by subscribing here.
Current 2015-2016 AGILITY Innovation Series Lineup:
The 2015-16 Innovation Series brings to the U of L distinguished business leaders and agricultural entrepreneurs, including:
Steve Cloutier, CEO, Skyridge Capital Corporation
From Liberal Arts BA to Energy Start-up CEO – Lessons for Tomorrow’s Entrepreneur
October 27, 2015 5:00 p.m. (Calgary) and October 28, 2015 11:00 a.m. (Lethbridge)
Anil Pereira, Startup Advisor
Virtual Reality Works of Félix and Paul Studios
October 27, 2015 2:30 p.m. and October 28, 2015 10:30 a.m.
Chris Perry, President of CKP Farms Ltd. and Grow the Energy Circle Ltd., and Harold Perry, President of Perry Quest Ltd.
November 24, 2015
Paul Oss, Public Affairs Officer, Ministry of Innovation and Advanced Education, Province of Alberta
Keeping Pace with Technological Change
January 21, 2016
Tom Burke, Senior Investment Advisor, Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management
Innovation in Agriculture; Where's the Smart Money Going? (roundtable discussion with agribusiness and agri-tech leaders)
March 2, 2016 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Lethbridge) and March 3,2016, 4:00-6:00 p.m. (Calgary)
Danny Martin, Director Business Development Engenium Chemicals
Working Outside the Box
March, 2016
Chris Perry, President of CKP Farms Ltd. and Grow the Energy Circle Ltd., and Harold Perry, President of Perry Quest Ltd.
How CKP Farms Ltd Integrates Environmental Stewardship and Innovative Technology into Agriculture
March, 2016
For more information on each event, please visit http://www.agility-ulethbridge.ca
Refreshments will be provided at each talk.
There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited – be sure to sign up early!
Contact:
Reed Pisony | reed.pisony@uleth.ca | (403) 332-4034 | agility-ulethbridge.ca