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Future of Our Planet Conference
November 22, 2026 to November 24, 2026
McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd S Suite 101A, Hamilton, ON L8P 0A1
FOP2026 is an international conference dedicated to advancing Planetary Health by bringing together research, policy, innovation and leadership to address interconnected global challenges.
DetailsI Am An Entrepreneur – Ask Me Anything
November 16, 2026 to November 20, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
MUSC / Mills Plaza
Got questions about entrepreneurship? Let’s taco ’bout it.
DetailsMaking Sense of Sensemaking: The Art of Thinking with Your Hands
November 26, 2026
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
KPMG Ignition Lab, McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery
The best thinkers don’t just think. They play. Join us for a hands-on workshop with Dr. Shane Saunderson, KPMG Ignition Lab Lead, and put that idea to work.
DetailsEntrepreneurship Week Kick Off with Ronnen Harary
November 13, 2026
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery
Join us as we kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week at McMaster with a special guest: Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master and author of No Experience Necessary!
No Experience Necessary Challenge
November 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery, Parking Lot
Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master, is touring North American campuses in an Airstream, and he’s stopping at McMaster University. Bring a business idea. No experience necessary.
DetailsCOP31 on Campus: Global Climate Talks, Live from Türkiye
November 19, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sustainable Futures Hub, Room 8120, McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery
Don’t just follow the talks. Join in. Connect live with leaders at COP31 in Türkiye, then reflect on what it means for our local community.
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