The Last Drop: An Innovation Sprint Hosted by TalentED & XPRIZE Canada Hub

Ready to put your ideas to the test? Join TalentED Greater Calgary and XPRIZE Canada Hub for a fast-paced, one-day innovation sprint where you'll team up with other youth aged 18–24 to tackle a real industry challenge, develop a solution, and pitch your idea to a panel of judges. The event is open to youth aged 18–24 with a high school diploma, welcoming participants from all experience levels and backgrounds. The Last Drop: An Innovation Sprint will take place in two sessions on November 27. Both sessions offer the same event experience, so choose the time that works best for you when registering. Session #1: Registration: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session #2: Registration: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Session: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. All participants from both sessions are invited to join us for a networking hour from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: TELUS Convention Centre During your session You’ll collaborate with a team of other youth aged 18–24 to explore a real environmental challenge from an interdisciplinary perspective. Together, you’ll brainstorm ideas, develop a creative solution, and pitch your team's idea to a panel of judges for a chance to compete for prizes. Prizes will be awarded to teams across a variety of categories, including Best Overall and Most Creative Pitch. Light refreshments will also be provided. This session is made possible through the support of the Government of Alberta and RBC Foundation. We thank our funders for helping make work-based learning opportunities accessible to Greater Calgary youth.