We are Innovators: A Talk on the Power of Ideas Oct 2017

Showings

Mike Lazaridis Theatre of Ideas Wed, Oct 18, 2017 7:00 PM

Description

PI Public Lecture Series:


Title: We are Innovators: A Talk on the Power of Ideas

Join us for a special talk by world-leading cosmologist Neil Turok, who will guide you on a multimedia journey through a universe of ideas, from the big bang to technological and social innovations that will shape Canadian society and the world.

In “We Are Innovators,” Neil shares insights from his life at the frontiers of scientific and social change, and his perspectives on the incredible opportunities that exist for young Canadians to tackle and solve the biggest challenges facing the world.

The talk is part of Innovation150, a cross-country collaboration led by Perimeter Institute as part of our nation’s 150th anniversary celebrations. We will be recording the evening's talk for a special video presentation to be released in early 2018, so bring your enthusiasm (and questions for the post-talk Q&A)!.


GENERAL INFORMATION:

Attendance to the lecture is free, but advance tickets are required. Due to the overwhelming response to past lectures, tickets will be honoured until 6:45 pm only. If you have not arrived by 6:45 pm your reservation may be filled by guests in our waiting line, and you may be asked to join the end of the waiting line.



Doors open at 5:30 pm

Pre-Lecture Activities (tickets not required):

Black Hole Bistro - dinner and/or drinks:

RESERVATIONS ARE required for food service in the Black Hole Bistro and can be made at bistro@pitp.ca. Dinner reservations will be scheduled between 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm for those with tickets and later for those watching the lecture in the Bistro.

Ask a Scientist?

Perimeter scientists will be on hand to answer physics questions from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

WAITING LINE EXPERIENCE:
There will be a waiting line for last minute cancelled (or ‘no show’) seats on the night of the lecture. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Come to Perimeter and pick-up a waiting line chit at the Waiting Line sign and then participate in pre-lecture activities - no need to wait in line. An announcement will be made in the Bistro at 6:45 pm if theatre seats are available. Note: you must arrive in person to be part of the waiting line and be in the Bistro when the waiting line announcement is made.

NO DISAPPOINTMENTS:
Everyone who comes to Perimeter will be able to participate in the lecture. The public lecture will be shown simultaneously on closed circuit television in the quiet of the Time Room or the licensed comfort of the Black Hole Bistro for any members of the waiting line who are not able to get a theatre seat.