BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T031438Z UID:C132D0DD-72F7-48B8-BAC5-72D9CFCBCF01 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T210000 DESCRIPTION:[]Join us for a celebration of innovation\, creativity\, and cu tting-edge technology at the Okanagan Innovation and Technology Expo! This annual event brings together bright minds from the engineering\, technolo gy\, and entrepreneurial communities to explore the "Timeline of Innovatio n"—a journey through groundbreaking ideas and their evolution.\n\nFeatur ing keynote addresses from industry pioneers\, engaging student and indust ry booths\, and a dynamic booth competition\, this event is designed to in spire collaboration and showcase advancements from across British Columbia and beyond. Attendees will have the chance to connect with visionaries\, learn from industry leaders\, and experience the future of technology firs thand.\n\nWhether you're a student\, professional\, or enthusiast\, the Ok anagan Innovation and Technology Expo offers something for everyone. Don't miss the opportunity to network\, innovate\, and celebrate the spirit of technological progress.\n\nAgenda: \n5:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nOpening Ceremony \nWelcome remarks and an introduction to the event theme: "Timeline of Inn ovation."\n\n5:30 PM – 6:00 PM\nKeynote Speaker 1\nA thought leader shar es insights on the journey of innovation and the future of technology.\n\n 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM\nMingle & Booth Tour\nExplore student and industry boo ths showcasing cutting-edge projects and developments.\n\n6:30 PM – 7:00 PM\nSpeaker Series\nPresentations by a leading professor and a standout s tudent innovator.\n\n7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nBooth Competition & Catering\nEx perience hands-on demonstrations and interactive exhibits\, and enjoy cate red refreshments.\n\n8:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nCompetition Winners Announcement \nCelebrate the best booths as the winners are revealed\, with prizes awar ded to the top three teams.\n\n8:30 PM – 9:00 PM\nKeynote Speaker 2\nA r enowned industry professional closes the evening with an inspiring talk.\n \n9:00 PM – Onward\nNetworking & Wrap-Up\nContinue conversations\, forge connections\, and wrap up the event.\n\nBldg: KF Centre for Excellence\, 5800 Lapointe Dr\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada\, V1X 7V5 LOCATION:Bldg: KF Centre for Excellence\, 5800 Lapointe Dr\, Kelowna\, Brit ish Columbia\, Canada\, V1X 7V5 ORGANIZER:okgn.ieee@gmail.com SEQUENCE:26 SUMMARY:Okanagan Innovation & Technology Expo URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462607 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p><img src="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/v tools_ui/media/display/c56d0939-0f9b-40e5-a909-ef5bdaa90aff" alt="" width= "214" height="214">Join us for a celebration of innovation\, creativity\, and cutting-edge technology at the Okanagan Innovation and Technology Expo ! This annual event brings together bright minds from the engineering\, te chnology\, and entrepreneurial communities to explore the <strong>"Timelin e of Innovation"</strong>&mdash\;a journey through groundbreaking ideas an d their evolution.</p>\n<p>Featuring keynote addresses from industry pione ers\, engaging student and industry booths\, and a dynamic booth competiti on\, this event is designed to inspire collaboration and showcase advancem ents from across British Columbia and beyond. Attendees will have the chan ce to connect with visionaries\, learn from industry leaders\, and experie nce the future of technology firsthand.</p>\n<p>Whether you're a student\, professional\, or enthusiast\, the Okanagan Innovation and Technology Exp o offers something for everyone. Don't miss the opportunity to network\, i nnovate\, and celebrate the spirit of technological progress.</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p><strong>5:00 PM &ndash\; 5:30 PM</strong><br><strong>O pening Ceremony</strong><br>Welcome remarks and an introduction to the eve nt theme: "Timeline of Innovation."</p>\n<p><strong>5:30 PM &ndash\; 6:00 PM</strong><br><strong>Keynote Speaker 1</strong><br>A thought leader shar es insights on the journey of innovation and the future of technology.</p> \n<p><strong>6:00 PM &ndash\; 6:30 PM</strong><br><strong>Mingle &amp\; Bo oth Tour</strong><br>Explore student and industry booths showcasing cuttin g-edge projects and developments.</p>\n<p><strong>6:30 PM &ndash\; 7:00 PM </strong><br><strong>Speaker Series</strong><br>Presentations by a leading professor and a standout student innovator.</p>\n<p><strong>7:00 PM &ndas h\; 8:00 PM</strong><br><strong>Booth Competition &amp\; Catering</strong> <br>Experience hands-on demonstrations and interactive exhibits\, and enjo y catered refreshments.</p>\n<p><strong>8:00 PM &ndash\; 8:30 PM</strong>< br><strong>Competition Winners Announcement</strong><br>Celebrate the best booths as the winners are revealed\, with prizes awarded to the top three teams.</p>\n<p><strong>8:30 PM &ndash\; 9:00 PM</strong><br><strong>Keyno te Speaker 2</strong><br>A renowned industry professional closes the eveni ng with an inspiring talk.</p>\n<p><strong>9:00 PM &ndash\; Onward</strong ><br><strong>Networking &amp\; Wrap-Up</strong><br>Continue conversations\ , forge connections\, and wrap up the event.</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR