Collaboration was top of mind at this year’s Waterloo Innovation Summit, “Rethinking global travel: Designing more sustainable journeys from A to B.”
On April 21, alumni and business leaders gathered at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto to explore the latest advances in sustainable transportation. Audiences learned about groundbreaking research partnerships and bold business ventures across the travel sector, including electric and autonomous vehicles, aeronautics, clean energy and urban planning.
Guests explore discussion questions on sustainable futures
Nenone Donaldson (centre), Vice-President, Advancement, and guests meet at the Roundtable Lunch
Guests discuss the Summit at the Roundtable Lunch
Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor, addresses the guests
Guests discuss the Summit with Mary Wells, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (right)
Guests get acquainted at the Roundtable Lunch
Together with colleagues from finance, aviation, clean energy and other industries, guests of the lunch explored the climate change solutions they hoped to see in their lifetimes. During the discussions, they also exchanged ideas on how Waterloo can use its strengths in research, co-op and entrepreneurship to tackle climate change.
“The conversations were intentional and engaging,” said Nenone Donaldson, Vice-President, Advancement. “It was clear that Waterloo is well positioned to drive solutions to climate change through research with partners inside and outside the University, as well as experience-rich learning for our students, who will lead the transformation of our industries and societies.
I’m grateful to all the participants who shared their insights, and I look forward to continuing these discussions as we advance our goal of creating sustainable futures.