Events

Full 2-Day Bootcamp Details

Open to: Current MA/MES in Planning and Master of Future Cities students 

Cost: Free 

Dates: January 9–10, 2026 

Schedule:  

• Friday, January 9 → 8:30 AM–8:00 PM 
• Saturday, January 10 → 8:30 AM–5:00 PM 

Registration Deadline: December 12, 2025 

Location: This is an in-person event. Details will be emailed to registrants in December. 

Hosted by: Future Cities Institute (FCI)  

Breakfast and lunch will be provided on both days of the bootcamp, with refreshments served at the Friday evening panel.

Open to: Public 

Cost: Free

Panel Title: BUILD NOW: In conversation with the team leading Canada’s largest affordable homeownership initiative    

Event date: January 9 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM  

Registration Deadline: December 12, 2025 

BUILD NOW: Waterloo Region is a local initiative bringing together government, not-for-profits, and industry to build permanently affordable and attainable housing at scale, with a mission to help solve the housing crisis. 

Refreshments will be served at this panel and networking event.

Building cities we care about, together

There is no force for change more powerful than a community that understands what it values and why. This event invites that conversation.

Join the Future Cities Institute for a talk and discussion with Nadine Ibrahim, Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo and Turkstra Chair of Urban Engineering.

Nadine’s work explores how cities can be designed, governed, and experienced in ways that support strong communities and better outcomes for people. She brings a holistic lens to urban challenges, connecting social, cultural, environmental, and economic perspectives to help leaders and practitioners think differently about how cities grow and change.

At FCI, Nadine plays a key role in building communities of practice that bring together municipal leaders, researchers, and practitioners to learn from one another and move ideas into action. Her approach makes complex urban systems understandable and relevant, whether you work in academia, government, industry, or community spaces.

This event is an opportunity to reflect on what we care about in our cities, how those priorities are shaped, and how shared learning can help inform better decisions for the places we call home.

All are welcome.

Join us for the 2026 i-Capstone Symposium. 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!