Research Day 2027

BPI Research Day 2027

May 7, 2027, 10:00 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

"Connecting & Empowering Next-Gen Innovators"

Join us for our annual signature event, where we celebrate BPI researchers' innovations in sustainable bio-based materials. Open to BPI affiliates, partners and supporters, this event offers an invaluable opportunity for learning, networking, and building partnerships.

We're excited to spotlight our rising researchers through a poster competition, providing them with a platform to showcase their work and enhance their presentation skills. Designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and broaden the reach of research, this event strengthens connections within and beyond the BPI community. 

PROGRAM

  • 10:00 AM  Coffee & Mingle
  • 10:30 AM  Welcome & BPI Update
  • 11:00 AM  Poster Session #1
  • 12:00 PM   Networking Lunch
  • 12:30 PM  Poster Session #2 (Lunch continues)
  • 1:30 PM    Keynote Presentations
  • 2:00 PM   BPI ATR Update 
  • 2:05 PM    Award Ceremony

POSTER COMPETITION

All BPI-affiliated undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdocs, are invited to join the poster competition. Click here to find the presentation guidelines and judging criteria. 

Abstract submission deadline is Apr 17. 

Competition Prizes
  • Best Poster Awards: The top three posters will each receive a $500 travel and education award for conference or course registration.
  • EDI.I Excellence Award: One winner will receive a $500 travel and education award.
  • PackLead Poster Award: The top poster from the UBC PackLead Program will receive a $500 travel and education award.
  • People’s Choice Awards: One audience favorite per session will receive a $100 Visa gift card.

STAMP RALLY & GIVEAWAYS

Guests can participate in a stamp rally to win a prize. Those who visit 15+ posters and collect stamps from the presenters can enter the prize draw to win a $100 gift 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 $22. 

  • 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.

 

Registration opens in February 2027

 

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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