MindFest is a curiosity-piquing event packed with fascinating psychology talks, live magic, and great food. Free, fun, and for everyone!
Join us at the Metro Hub for MindFest, a vibrant evening that brings cutting-edge psychology research at UBC Okanagan to life! Discover how our faculty and students are advancing well-being through engaging, interactive presentations made for everyone—no science degree needed.
Enjoy talks on hot topics ranging from substance use to mental health, ask questions, and get involved in real research. Then, unwind with a live magic performance by the award-winning Ryan Michael Magic and catered food by TJ's Grazing.
Vote for your favourite presentation and celebrate local research making real change. Whether you're curious about the mind or eager to connect with researchers, MindFest is your chance to engage, learn, and be inspired.
Don’t miss this FREE community event and check out our instragram page (@mindfest.ok) for updates and more information!
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Highlights
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- all ages
- In person
Location
Metro Hub
1265 Ellis Street
Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z7
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Agenda
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Check in & Grab Food
Swing by the Metro Hub around 6 PM for mouthwatering bites from TJ's Grazing—then grab your seat and get ready for an evening of awesome presentations!
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Presentations and Q&A
Get ready for rapid-fire research! Each presenter has just 5 minutes to wow you with their insights, followed by a 2-minute Q&A—your chance to ask those burning questions. Once all talks are done, we’ll open the floor for a 10-minute group Q&A, giving you one last shot to dive deeper.
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Voting and Awards
During the final questions, you get to vote for the presentation that blew your mind the most—covering topics like substance use, mental health, and other hot topics in psychology. Once the Q&A period is over, we will announce the winners!