WHAT'S AN IMPACT JAM? A two-day Innovation Hackathon focused on turning innovation into impact against a specific global challenge.
The 9Billion Lives Impact Jam - Food Waste will connect innovation hubs in Stockholm, Toronto and Nairobi to collectively work on the Food Waste challenge - sharing skills, ideas, and experiences using the Challenge Dialogue System framework.WHY YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE. Food Waste in one of our time's biggest challenges as we're approaching 9 Billion people on the planet. We live in a time of unprecedented opportunities. There is no shortage of ideas, innovation, and money, yet grand challenges remain.THE 9BILLION LIVES IMPACT JAM IS:A collaborative environment where a mix of skill sets co-create impactful solutionsAcross multiple global locations over a 2 day periodFocused on a diverse group of Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Sustainability Experts, Design Thinkers, Engineers and Policy Makers Ultimately, it is a unique opportunity to collectively drive sustainable impact in a creative, solution-driven and international environment. And yes, IT'S FREE! All we ask in return is dedication, engagement, focus, and that you don't waste food, of course!WHAT'S INCLUDED:- A facilitator lead Design Thinking weekend with unique international networking opportunities- A great venue downtown MaRS Discovery District- All meals, drinks, snacks, and coffee includedWHAT TO BRING- Laptop (don't forget your power cord)- Research, ideas, insights, skills - whatever you have to contribute!If you have further questions or would like more information about COLLABORATING, PARTICIPATING or FACILITATING in any of the JAM's, please reach out to Carissa Consoli, cconsoli@9billionlives.org.We can't wait to see you there!9Billion Lives