AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg Challenge : Ask Me Anything Networking Sessions

Catherine van Reenen

Join the AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg Challenge for this series of virtual Ask Me Anything Networking Sessions with expert water mentors!

<p>AquaHacking is a startup competition designed to spark tech solutions to urgent freshwater issues in Canada. This year the <a href="https://iisd.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">International Institute for Sustainable Development</a> is proud to bring the AquaHacking Challenge to the Prairies for the first time!  We&#x27;re challenging students and young professionals to team up and put their entrepreneurial skills to work for Lake Winnipeg while competing for $50,000 in cash prizes plus incubator space.  <strong>All events and programming for the AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg 2020 Challenge will take place virtually to ensure the health and safety of participants.</strong></p><p></p><h1>Ask Me Anything Networking Sessions</h1><p>The<a href="https://aquahacking.com/en/2020-winnipeg/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg 2020 Challenge</a> is hosting a series of virtual Ask Me Anything Networking Sessions based on the water issues we&#x27;re challenging you to solve. These sessions offer opportunities to learn more about the water issues, connect with like-minded individuals, and seek out advice from water sector experts! Whether you&#x27;re new to AquaHacking or already registered,  this is your chance to engage in meaningful conversation with water experts, mentors and AquaHacking alumni.</p><p>Join us for one or all of the upcoming sessions listed below. Please note that all the sessions will take place virtually via Zoom.</p><h3>For each virtual networking session you attend, you&#x27;ll receive a draw entry for a $25 <strong>SkipTheDishes </strong>gift card!</h3><p></p><h2>DRINKING WATER: Tuesday, April 28 @ 4 PM CDT</h2><p>with Pauline Gerrard (IISD-ELA), Derek Clarke and Stephen Yeo (Government of Manitoba)</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/MyVTzZx1_-U" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to learn more about the Drinking Water challenge.</a></p><p></p><h2>MICROPLASTICS: Wednesday, April 29 @ 4 PM CDT</h2><p>with Dr. Chelsea Rochman (U of T Trash Team) and AquaHacking alumni Lauren Smith (PolyGone Technologies) and Brendan Carberry (The Green Stop)</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/WdzzVjs5oLI" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to learn about the Microplastics challenge.</a></p><h3></h3><h2>WATER &amp; LAND MANAGEMENT: Thursday April 30 @ 12 PM CDT</h2><p>with Patty Rosher and Alanna Gray (Keystone Agricultural Producers) and AquaHacking  alumni Rebecca Swabbey and Patrick Sapinski (Maple Precision)</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/SNLjaf0j7kI" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to learn about the Water &amp; Land Management challenge.</a></p><h3></h3><h2><a href="https://youtu.be/SNLjaf0j7kI" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>FISH HEALTH: Thursday, April 30 @ 4 PM CDT</h2><p>with Dr. Vince Palace (IISD Experimental Lakes Area)</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/DTDse8fxxsU" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to learn about the Fish Health challenge.</a></p><p></p><h2>WATERSHED INVESTMENT: Friday, May 1 @ 4 PM CDT</h2><p>with Geoff Gunn and Madeline Stanley (IISD) and AquaHacking alumnus Kat Kavanagh (Water Rangers)</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/ZDEeA1apfm8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to learn about the Watershed Investment challenge.</a></p><h3><a href="https://youtu.be/MyVTzZx1_-U" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></h3><p>These sessions are being organized in collaboration with Hackworks and Aqua Forum.</p><p></p><h2>Contact</h2><p>Visit <a href="https://aquahacking.com/en/2020-winnipeg/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">aquahacking.com/en/2020-winnipeg/</a> or contact cvanreenen@iisd.ca for more information. </p><p>@AquaHacking</p><p>@IISD_ELA</p>

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