The What:

Join us for the first ever Saskatchewan Youth Symposium. 

Together we will enhance our knowledge of Saskatchewan industries, develop professional working relationships through the Friday evening networking event, build a synergistic Saskatchewan ‘Growth Plan’, and activate an engaged youth generation.

Offering a multi-disciplinary angle, the workshops and presentations aim to connect with the following relevant issues: internationalization, innovation, sustainability, and urbanization.

We aim to provide a platform for Saskatchewan themed learning and discussion.

When & Where:

Networking Event (Day 1): January 25^th  @ 6:00 pm, Saskatoon Sheraton Cavalier

Southwest Room (main floor, at the rear of the hotel).

Keynote address begins at 7 pm.

All-day Workshops (Day 2): January 26^th @ 8:30 am, University of Saskatchewan (Timlin Theatre)

For those not familiar with the Timlin, it's on the second floor of the Arts Building. Up 'The Ramp' as the locals will tell you.

Price:

$25 for Student and Corporate Networking tickets

There will be appetizers and beverages provided at the Networking Event. The Saskatoon Co-op will provide the Workshop's meals and snacks.

First ANnual Saskatchewan Youth Symposium (AGENDA)

Networking Night:

Friday January 25th, Sheraton Cavalier, South West Room

6:00 pm

Doors Open, Registration at Welcome Table

Appetizers and Drinks Provided

6:45 pm

Toast and Welcome from SYS Team

7:00 pm

Keynote Address from Lionel LaBelle, CEO and President of STEP

Presentation Topic: History of Saskatchewan’s Internationalization Pathway

7:45 pm

Closing Remarks, Networking and Refreshments Resume

Workshop Agenda:

Saturday January 26th, Neatby-Timlin Theatre (Arts 241)

8:30 am Start
Susan and Bill Brooks, Eclecthink International
Workshop Topic: How we can use innovation in Saskatchewan to reduce our dependency on the exploitation of non-renewable resources?

Break for Refreshments

Muffins, Granola Bars and Fruit

10:00 am
Eric Anderson, Prosperity Saskatchewan (Rawlco Radio)
Presentation Topic: A historical evolution of Saskatchewan Oil, Gas, and Mining

11:30 am

Lunch provided by the Saskatoon Co-op

Buffet style Deli Sandwiches, Cookies and Juices

12:15 pm

Federated Cooperatives Limited

Presentation Topic:  Career Opportunities with FCL

12:30 pm

AISEC and Global Vision

Presentation Topic: InternationalOpportunities for SK Youth

1:00 pm
The Honourable Lyle Stewart, Minister of Agriculture
Presentation Topic: Opportunities in Agriculture for Youth and why we ALL should care

1:30 pm

Corinna Mitchell-Beaudin, FCC’s Vice-President of Operations
Presentation Topic: Introducing the new ‘Ag More than Ever’ Campaign

Break for Refreshments

Muffins, Granola Bars and Fruit

2:15 pm

Ms. Jennifer Campeau, MLA for Saskatoon Fairview

Presentation Topic: Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan on behalf of the Ministry of the Economy

3:00 pm
Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine, U of S College of Medicine
Presentation Topic: How healthy communities promote healthy childhoods.

3:30 PM

Closing Remarks from SYS Team

Event Sponsors:

Platinum

Hanlon Centre for International Business

Ministry of the Economy

Federated Cooperatives

Saskatoon Co-op

Gold

STEP (Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership)

Ministry of Agriculture

Silver

Springboard West

Social Media:

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Dress Code:

Business for the Networking Event and Business Casual for the Workshops