Connect 2026

BPI Connect 2026

December 4, 2026, 10:30 am to 2:00 pm

LOCATION

Life Science Centre (LSC) - West Atrium at 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 (Click the link to find the exact location of the venue)

ABOUT THE EVENT

BPI Connect 2026 shines a spotlight on the latest scientific and technical advancements in sustainable bio-based materials developed by BPI researchers. We extend a warm invitation to all BPI-affiliated researchers, faculty, students, staff, and industry and government representatives to join us. This event serves as a platform for learning, networking, and celebrating our collective strides towards a more sustainable future.

PROGRAM

  • 10:00 AM     Doors Open & Showcase Exhibit Begins
  • 10:30 AM     Welcome Address
  • 10:45 AM     Keynote #1 - Speaker TBD
  • 11:00 AM     BPI Emerging Researchers' Flash Presentations
  • 11:30 PM     Showcase Exhibit & Networking
  • 12:00 PM     Networking Lunch (Showcase exhibit continues)
  • 1:00 PM       Keynote #2 - Speaker TBD
  • 1:15 PM       Keynote #3 - Speaker TBD
  • 1:30 PM       BPI ATR Launch Program Update
  • 1:35 PM       Award Ceremony & Closing

MC: Gregory Paradis, Assistant Professor, Forest Resources Management, UBC

*The program is subject to change.

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SHOWCASE COMPETITION

BPI-affiliated students and postdocs are all welcome to participate in the Showcase Competition. You'll have the opportunity to set up a demonstration table to present your research and deliver a 1-minute flash presentation on stage. You can participate as an individual or a team of no more than 3 persons. Click here for the presentation guidelines.  The deadline for abstract submission is November 16.

Competition Prizes

A panel of faculty, researchers, and industry experts will evaluate and select winners for prizes. Additionally, the People's Choice Award will be presented to the team who gets the most votes from the audience.

The top presenters will receive a $500 travel and educational award, which can be applied to conference or course registration, along with a $100 Visa gift card. 

  • Best Showcase Awards (2 awarded) : $500 travel and educational award + $100 Visa gift card
  • Climate Impact Award :  $500 travel and educational award + $100 Visa gift card
  • EDI.I Excellence Award : $500 travel and educational award + $100 Visa gift card
  • People's Choice Award : $100 Visa gift card only
Prize Draw for Guests

Guests can participate in a stamp rally to win a prize. Those who visit 15+booths and collect stamps from the presenters can enter the prize draw to win a BPI travel mug, a premium holiday gift basket, or a $100 visa card. 

PARKING

We suggest using one of the following parkades which are located within a 5 min walk. Their rates are $2.25 per 1/2 hour up to a daily max of $20. 

  • Health Science Parkade, 2250 Health Sciences Mall, V6T 1Z3
  • Thunderbird Parkade, 6085 Thunderbird Boulevard V6T 1Z3

For more details, view the university parkade and parking lot map.

ACCOMMODATION

If you need on-campus accommodations, we recommend making a reservation as soon as possible. Secure your stay at UBC through the following link: https://suitesatubc.com/

 

This event is generously sponsored by

Connect 2024 Sponsors

Participating Organizations 2025

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Registration

Organization
Job Title
Principal Investigator(s) of Your Research Group
Do you want to participate in the Showcase demo for the competition?
If you choose "Table Demo Only," you will not participate in the oral presentation or be evaluated for any awards.
Are you participating as a team?
Team can have no more than 3 persons
Please write down the full names, emails, and titles of all the researchers participating as your team. Each team member must also submit their own separate registration.
Would you like to compete for the EDI.I Excellence Award?
If you choose "No," you will not be evaluated for the EDI.I Excellence Award.
Please provide a detailed description of all materials and hardware you intend to bring for display, ensuring that your items are suitable to fit on or around a 30"x48" table.
Upload your single slide in widescreen 16:9 format.
One file only.
64 MB limit.
Allowed types: pptx.
What is your entree choice for the networking lunch?
Want to serve as a judge for the Showcase Competition?
Faculty, postdocs, staff, and industry/government experts are invited to serve as judges. Participation will be confirmed closer to the event date.
Would you like to volunteer to assist at the event?
In which area would you like to volunteer?
Please select at least 2 time slots in order to receive a $30 Amazon gift card. 
Would you like to receive emails about BPI events and programs?

Please note that it may take up to 30 seconds from hitting the Submit button below to get a confirmation message and email.  Clicking on the button again during this time will create a duplicate registration.

Bioproducts Institute

2385 East Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4
E-mail contact.bpi@ubc.ca

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver are funded through the Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters program.

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