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.
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.
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.