January 31 - February 2, 2020
54 Hours. Generate Ideas. Create Solutions.
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About the
Weekend
Disrupt It Weekend will bring together bright, passionate, entrepreneurial-minded individuals to launch an idea in 54 hours.
The weekend kicks off with an engaging panel discussion hearing from local entrepreneurs and their stories. After that, individuals can pitch their ideas, and cross functional teams are then formed in order to develop the idea and validate a business model. The weekend concludes with teams presenting their final pitch to a panel of judges and competing for the grand prize!
Brainstorming Session
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Prizes
Prizes to be announced
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The Schedule
Friday January 31st
4:00 Registration
4:45 Welcome
5:00 Panel Discussion
5:45 Ice Breakers
6:00 Dinner and Networking
6:30 Brainstorming Session
6:45 Participants Pitch Their Ideas
7:15 Team Formation
7:45 Begin Work
10:00 Social Event
Saturday February 1st
8:00 Breakfast
8:30 Business Model Canvas Workshop
10:00 Morning Mentor Sessions
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Financial Workshop
1:30 Afternoon Mentor Sessions
5:00 Dinner
10:00 Social Event
Sunday February 2nd
8:00 Breakfast
8:30 Pitch Workshop
10:00 Morning Mentor Sessions
11:00 Pitch Practice With Coaches
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Tech Check
2:30 Final Pitches
3:30 Judging
4:00 Wrap-up
FAQ
Q: Do I need to come with a team?
A: No. You will self-form teams on Friday evening based on what idea you choose to work on.
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Q: Is there an age requirement?
A: The event is targeted to those in high school and older.
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Q: Do I need to participate in all three days?
A: Yes. It is expected that participants are there the entire weekend to help their team out.
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Q: What if I don't have an idea to pitch?
A: That is okay! You can choose which team you want to join based on the other ideas that are pitched.
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Q: Where is the weekend being held?
A: The weekend will be held at Ingenuity located at Lakehead University.
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Q: I don't know anything about starting a business, does this matter?
A; No, teams are formed around the ideas and within the team there is a wide variety of skill sets needed to build on the idea. On top of that there is mentors and coaches on hand all weekend to help.
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Organizers
Event Sponsors
Organizing Team
Organizing Partners
Contact Us
2400 Nipigon Road
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 4W1
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P: (807) 768-6682