LEADING MINDS. VALUABLE CONNECTIONS. YOUR NEXT BIG PROJECT.
青少年 AI 创新与未来领袖峰会Youth AI Innovation& Future LeadersSummit
Join leading minds shaping AI, science and global industry at UBC on October 18, including a Canada Research Chair, an MIT PhD scientist and a former President of Microsoft China. Meet distinguished researchers, influential business and media leaders, and organizations offering opportunities in research, careers and community projects.
Free through Oct 10 · CAD $10 from Oct 11
OCTOBER 18 · AI OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Meet the leading minds. Make your next move.
Eight distinguished speakers. Six keynotes. Perspectives from the frontiers of AI, science, global business and media. Hear leading researchers and industry figures discuss the changes shaping what students learn, the careers they pursue and the capabilities they need.
Meet research, engineering and nonprofit organizations, explore project opportunities and try AI tools in a hands-on workshop. Discover how a research or community project can grow into substantial work for a portfolio, university application or future career. The launch of Future Impact Challenge 2027 offers a next step beyond the summit.
For high school and university students, parents and educators. You do not need an existing project, coding experience or a decision to enter the competition.
WHY ATTEND
Exceptional people. Meaningful opportunities.
Hear from leading experts, meet future collaborators and discover research, career and community projects worth pursuing.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
Meet the minds shaping science, business and what comes next.
Eight speakers across AI, science, technology, education and media. Explore the achievements and experience behind their perspectives.
THE DAY, AT A GLANCE
Summit agenda
October 18 · Check-in from 10:00 a.m. The summit runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. All times are Vancouver local time (PDT).
OCTOBER 18 · GLOBAL LAUNCH
International Youth Research & AI InnovationChallenge Launch
2027FUTURE IMPACT CHALLENGE
Build a project with substance, then put it before academic and industry experts. Open to high school and university students worldwide, this free challenge gives you about three months to research a real problem, build with AI and test your solution. Develop work you can showcase in a portfolio or university application, and compete for an international stage.
Research report + prototype / solution + testing & iteration + project presentation
- International showcase
- Leading university expertise
- Academic & industry expert feedback
- Media features & interview opportunities
- Work for your university applications
- Cross-border teamwork
OCTOBER 18, 2026
Launch & registration
Canada division
FEBRUARY 2027
National final & showcase
Vancouver
BY INVITATION AFTER ADVANCEMENT
International Grand Final
USA
Summit registration and competition entry are separate. See the competition page for entry details.
Finalists receive expert feedback; selected projects gain media exposure opportunities. Competition entry is free and does not require purchasing academic guidance. Guidance and travel are not included. Summit tickets follow the separate pricing below.
RESEARCH · INDUSTRY · COMMUNITY
Research, industry & community connections
Includes summit collaborators and speakers’ current or former organizations. Speaker affiliations do not imply organization sponsorship.
MEET LEADING MINDS AT UBC
One day at UBC. Connections that can go further.
Arrive from 10:00 a.m. for coffee, light refreshments and conversations at the booths. Meet participating organizations before the opening, then continue the conversation over lunch and during the afternoon networking session.
- WHEN
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- 10:00–10:30 a.m. · Check-in, coffee, light refreshments and booth networking
- 10:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m. · Summit · PDT
- WHERE
- Great Hall · Level 2, UBC Nest
- Vancouver, British Columbia
LEADING EXPERTS. VALUABLE CONNECTIONS. AMBITIOUS PROJECTS.
Meet exceptional people. Discover your next big project.
Join distinguished researchers and influential industry leaders, including experts with backgrounds at UBC, MIT, Microsoft and major media organizations. Explore research, career and nonprofit opportunities, and discover a competition where sustained work can become a compelling project for university applications and your future career.
Until October 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Registration closes October 17 at 12:00 noon. All times are Vancouver local time (PDT).