Innovation Gala
Tech entrepreneurs, engineers, and innovators over a three-course dinner and discussion panel. Hosted by UBC Motorsports with the Kelowna Founders Club.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Kelowna Events Centre· 2041 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6G7
230 people attended
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.
