Hello All,
The organizers of the High Level Innovation Conference 2025
are offering excellent incentives for U of L faculty and researchers to attend, including
FREE tickets for Graduate Students and Student Research Team members.
The conference, which takes place
May 2–3 at the Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre in Lethbridge, is a premier convergence of technology, entrepreneurship, research, and emerging talent from across Western Canada. This year’s program is especially relevant to the University
of Lethbridge’s academic community, offering a rare and dynamic opportunity for faculty, researchers, and graduate students to connect their expertise with Alberta’s
rapidly evolving innovation ecosystem.
These 3 codes are applicable at the registration site
(www.bit.ly/HLIC2025) :
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RESEARCHINNOVATION – 25% off for Faculty & Researchers on Passes and the
Innovators & Investors Dinner + Multi-day Pass option
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RESEARCHINNOVATIONSTUDENT – 100% off Multi-day Passes for student research team members
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GRADUATESTUDENT – 100% off Multi-day Passes for Graduate Students
More information about the conference and special opportunities for the U of L research community can be found below.
Leo Brooks – B.Mus, M.A. (he/him)
Partnerships and Commercialization Coordinator
Office of Research and Innovation Services
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An Invitation to Engage: Why U of L Researchers, Faculty, and Graduate Students Should Attend Lethbridge’s
High Level Innovation Conference
With over 40+ in-depth sessions, the conference features keynote presentations, academic-industry panels, interactive
workshops, and innovation showcases covering topics such as:
- Emerging technology commercialization
- Quantum computing and applied AI
- Innovation in health, education, agriculture, and tourism
- Policy, intellectual property, and investment readiness
- Diversity and inclusion in STEM and entrepreneurship
The Innovation Exhibition, with more than 60 booths, offers an expansive view of regional tech development, including
startups, research institutes, accelerators, and support programs. Faculty and research teams will have the opportunity to engage with industry partners, explore avenues for technology
transfer, and identify prospects for applied research collaborations. They can also enjoy the mix of Geek Fest booths which are more pop-culture oriented.
For graduate students, HLIC presents a uniquely supportive environment to:
- Showcase academic work and its practical
applications
- Engage in real-world problem-solving sessions
- Network with potential employers, startup founders, and public-sector leaders
- Gain insights into career pathways at the intersection of research
and industry
Additionally, the Innovators & Investors Dinner (May 2) and networking
events throughout the conference offer structured opportunities to build long-term professional relationships and foster interdisciplinary collaborations across sectors and regions.
Whether you're seeking funding and partnerships, exploring the commercialization potential of your research, or mentoring future innovators, HLIC 2025 is a catalyst for
knowledge exchange, regional impact, and national leadership.
We encourage all members of the U of L academic and research community to attend and participate.
There is also an opportunity to submit research posters to be displayed at the event – please reach out to Eyren at info@highlevelevents.ca to
submit and coordinate after processing your select tickets. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Regards,
Eyren Uggenti
Founder & CEO, High Level Events Corp.
