Innovation Gala

An inspiring evening bringing together UBCO and Okanagan College engineering design teams alongside successful founders, industry leaders, faculty, and accomplished investors. This gala celebrated innovation with practical insights on scaling, mistakes, and proven playbooks. EVENT SCHEDULE: 5:00 PM: Guest Arrival & Welcome 5:10 PM: Design Team Showcase 5:40 PM: Keynote Speaker 1 6:00 PM: Keynote Speaker 2 6:20 PM: Keynote Speaker 3 6:40 PM: Prix Fixe Dinner Service (three-course meal including salad, choice of roasted chicken, tilapia, or baked pasta, roasted vegetables, and New York cheesecake) 7:30 PM: Engineering Design Team Panels, a cross-team discussion on shared challenges and emerging ideas 8:00 PM: Open Mingle & Networking DETAILS: Dress code: formal attire (suits, dresses) with a palette of navy blue, grey, black, olive green, and burgundy What to bring: a mobile device to submit questions during panel discussions Parking: free at the venue Tickets: $30.00 to $42.77 Meet in one room to learn, connect, and leave with momentum. Hear diverse perspectives, gain insights from experts, and be part of a candid conversation about what drives innovation forward. Hosted by UBC Motorsports in collaboration with the Kelowna Founders Club.