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URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/future-cities-institute/events/brave-x-fci-hackath
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SUMMARY:BRAVE x FCI Hackathon
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:The BRAVE Hackathon returns on March 22\, bringing students t
 ogether\nfor a fast paced day of collaboration\, creativity\, and problem 
 solving\nfocused on the future of cities. Participants will work in teams 
 to\nexplore bold ideas at the intersection of technology\, policy\, design
 \,\nand community needs\, developing practical concepts that respond to\nr
 eal urban challenges. Whether you are a coder\, designer\, researcher\,\no
 r big picture thinker\, this hackathon is an opportunity to test\nideas\, 
 build new skills\, and connect with others who are shaping what\ncities ca
 n become. 
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URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/future-cities-institute/events/fci-land-developmen
 t-bootcamp
SUMMARY:FCI Land Development Bootcamp
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:FULL 2-DAY BOOTCAMP DETAILS\n\nOPEN TO: Current MA/MES in Pla
 nning and Master of Future\nCities students \n\nCOST: Free \n\nDATES:
  January 9–10\, 2026 \n\nSCHEDULE:  \n\n* Friday\, January 9 → 
 8:30 AM–8:00 PM \n * Saturday\, January 10 → 8:30 AM–5:00 PM \n
 \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 12\, 2025 \n\nLOCATION: This is an in
 -person event. Details will be emailed to\nregistrants in December. \n\nH
 OSTED BY: Future Cities Institute (FCI)  \n\n_BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL 
 BE PROVIDED ON BOTH DAYS OF THE BOOTCAMP\,\nWITH REFRESHMENTS SERVED AT TH
 E FRIDAY EVENING PANEL._
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URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/future-cities-institute/events/build-now-panel-con
 versation-team-leading-canadas-largest
SUMMARY:BUILD NOW PANEL: In conversation with the team leading Canada’s\n
 largest affordable homeownership initiative 
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO: Public \n\nCOST: Free\n\nPANEL TITLE: BUILD NOW: I
 n conversation with the team leading\nCanada’s largest affordable homeow
 nership initiative    \n\nEVENT DATE: January 9 2026\, 6:00–8:00 
 PM  \n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 12\, 2025 \n\nBUILD NOW: Water
 loo Region is a local initiative bringing together\ngovernment\, not-for-p
 rofits\, and industry to build permanently\naffordable and attainable hous
 ing at scale\, with a mission to help\nsolve the housing crisis. \n\n_REF
 RESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AT THIS PANEL AND NETWORKING EVENT._
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URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/future-cities-institute/events/bold-urban-futures-
 how-build-healthier-more-resilient
SUMMARY:Bold Urban Futures: How to build healthier\, more resilient communi
 ties
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:How can we shape the future of urban life in Canada and beyond?
  \n\nJoin fellow University of Waterloo alumni and friends for an evening
 \nof reflection\, reconnection\, and future-focused dialogue on the\nchall
 enges and opportunities shaping Canadian cities. \n\nHosted in partnershi
 p with TELUS at the iconic TELUS Garden in\ndowntown Vancouver — a symbo
 l of urban sustainability and\ninnovation—this special event will featur
 e inspiring  insights from\nthe Future Cities Institute founded by CAIVAN
 . Hear about real-world\nexamples of urban change and get an exclusive pre
 view of a bold\nnational initiative to build healthier\, more resilient co
 mmunities. 
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URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/future-cities-institute/events/td-walter-bean-prof
 essorship-environment-lecture
SUMMARY:TD Walter Bean Professorship in Environment Lecture
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to welcome Sir Andrew Steer\, the 2025 TD Walter
  Bean\nprofessor. \n\nSir Steer brings decades of global climate leaders
 hip to Waterloo\nfor two timely and thought-provoking lectures on how w
 e - leaders\,\ninnovators\, and citizens - can rise to meet the world’
 s most\npressing environmental challenges\, for nature\, our cities and ou
 r\nfuture.\n\nAs former President & CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund and a long
 time\nglobal advisor on climate and development\, Dr. Steer brings deep\ni
 nsight into how transformative solutions take root—across\ngovernments\,
  industries\, and communities. At a moment when the need\nfor bold\, coord
 inated action has never been clearer\, he will explore\nwhat it takes to d
 rive real progress for cities\, ecosystems\, and\nfuture generations.
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URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/future-cities-institute/events/i-capstone-symposiu
 m-2026
LOCATION:E7 - Engineering 7 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Can
 ada
SUMMARY:I-Capstone Symposium 2026
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 I-CAPSTONE SYMPOSIUM. This annual event\
 nshowcases the innovative work of fourth-year students from diverse\ndisci
 plines as they tackle real-world urban challenges in\ncollaboration with i
 ndustry and community partners.\n\nExplore interdisciplinary projects\, en
 gage with students\, and witness\nthe future of cities come to life throug
 h innovative research and\ndesign. Whether you're a student\, industry pro
 fessional\, faculty\nmember\, or community partner\, this is a unique oppo
 rtunity to connect\nwith the next generation of change-makers.\n\nWe look 
 forward to seeing you there!
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URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/future-cities-institute/events/constructing-future
 s-panel-discussion
SUMMARY:Constructing Futures: Panel Discussion
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:In the Fall\, Constructing Futures continues\, inviting commun
 ity\nmembers of all ages to shape bold new visions for Stratford. In\nOcto
 ber 2025\, join urban planners\, sustainability experts\, and design\nthin
 kers for a panel discussion where your imagination takes the lead.\n\nFree
  to attend.
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URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/future-cities-institute/events/velocity-innovation
 -open-house
LOCATION:SCH - South Campus Hall 200 University Avenue West Waterloo ON N2L
  3G1 Canada
SUMMARY:Velocity Innovation Open House
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:The Innovation Open House is the perfect opportunity to casuall
 y\nconnect with fellow driven students and explore the exciting world of\n
 innovation and entrepreneurship options on campus. \n\nYou'll get to chat
  with representatives from Velocity and other\nawesome groups like Math In
 novation\, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship\nand Business\, GreenHouse (f
 or social and Indigenous impact)\, Grebel\nPeace Incubator\, Future Cities
  Institute\, the Library\, and Socratica -\nall in one place!  
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URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/future-cities-institute/events/i-capstone-virtual-
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SUMMARY:i-Capstone Virtual Info Session
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual info session on the i-Capstone course. Th
 is\nsession will provide an overview of how the course works\, what kinds\
 nof projects students can participate in\, and what to expect throughout\n
 the term. Whether you're a student considering submitting an idea or\njoin
 ing a team\, or a partner interested in collaborating\, this is a\nchance 
 to learn more\, ask questions\, and hear how i-Capstone connects\nreal-wor
 ld challenges with student-driven innovation.\n\nClick here to join.\n[htt
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URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/future-cities-institute/events/moving-forward-toge
 ther-power-collaboration
LOCATION:Arts Lecture (AL) 208\, University of Waterloo Canada
SUMMARY:Moving Forward Together: The Power of Collaboration​
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:Join Sandy Little\, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Ci
 ty of\nWaterloo\, to explore linkages between housing\, health (with a fo
 cus\non planetary health specific to climate change)\, and humanity\nhighl
 ighting homelessness and the importance of connecting and\ncollaborating w
 ith municipal divisions\, other levels of government\,\nand community stra
 tegic partners in this work.
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