GEORGIAN COLLEGE
Explore community belonging at Georgian's annual Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Entrepreneurship Symposium

The future of how to foster a sense of belonging in our communities is at the heart of Georgian College's annual Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Symposium on April 3 at the Barrie Campus.

The RISE Symposium celebrates the intersection of innovation and academia, showcasing groundbreaking work being done at Georgian and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, explore emerging trends, and forge valuable connections.  

"RISE is not just a gathering of individuals but rather a celebration where education, collaboration, and opportunity come together to share the broad mosaic of innovation within the college and community." shares Dr. Mira Ray, Executive Director, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Georgian College. 

Anthony Morgan, host of CBC's The Nature of Things and a renowned thought leader and science communicator, is the keynote speaker at this year's event.  

Georgian's Social Innovation department and the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka will also be making a joint announcement regarding The Future of Belonging Project, which is aimed at exploring and strengthening social connections within our communities and fostering a sense of belonging.  

The RISE Symposium is open to the public, and this year's theme is Inspiring Thriving Futures:  

• Wednesday, April 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
• 12:30 p.m.: Special announcement by Georgian's Social Innovation department and the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka about The Future of Belonging Project. 
• Georgian's Barrie Campus, Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre (N building), One Georgian Dr., Barrie, ON.  
• Admission is complimentary.  

The RISE Symposium is an invaluable opportunity for students, faculty, industry professionals, and community members to come together and foster collaboration, creativity and innovation. Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery, inspiration and transformation at the RISE Symposium.  

Register for the symposium and get the full schedule online.