On April 3, 2024, the University of Waterloo will embark on a bold new mission to create healthier, more prosperous cities with the launch of the Future Cities Institute founded by CAIVAN.
Join Eryn Stewart, Managing Director of the Future Cities Institute, for a networking session on climate action implementation with Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) members. This session offers an opportunity to share successes, discuss challenges, and exchange insights on driving meaningful climate initiatives forward.
Over the span of two weeks, University of Waterloo students will collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for urban challenges. These challenges address pressing issues that cities are facing. Our innovation challenges provide a dynamic, low-risk environment for students to explore creative ideas, with a strong emphasis on applying learning and research to real-world city contexts. Through industry collaborations, students gain rapid insights and feedback, learning how to transform ideas into impactful solutions that can drive positive change in urban development.
Join us for the i-Capstone Symposium on March 26, 2025, at the E7 Event Space (Second Floor Atrium), University of Waterloo. This annual event showcases the innovative work of fourth-year students from diverse disciplines as they tackle real-world urban challenges in collaboration with industry and community partners.
Explore interdisciplinary projects, engage with students, and witness the future of cities come to life through innovative research and design. Whether you're a student, industry professional, faculty member, or community partner, this is a unique opportunity to connect with the next generation of change-makers.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Future Cities Conference is a premier gathering that connects researchers, innovators, and municipal leaders in tackling the challenges facing cities today. Through inspiring keynotes, collaborative break out sessions, and dynamic discussions, the conference fosters partnerships as well as solutions for sustainable, prosperous, and healthy cities. It’s a platform to share ideas, build networks, and kick start impactful change in city development.