2026 UBC Science Research Mixer
May 13, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre
Connect with colleagues and discover new ways to collaborate across disciplines and sectors.
The UBC Science Research Mixer is an opportunity for UBC Science faculty and postdoctoral fellows to meet colleagues conducting research with industry, NGO or non-profit partners, and to forge new connections with potential collaborators across sectors including biotechnology, life sciences, clean energy, environment and conservation, materials science, and artificial intelligence. The event will include keynotes, refreshments, networking and more.
This event is open to UBC Faculty of Science researchers and postdoctoral fellows, and current or potential industry and not-for-profit partners. We look forward to seeing you there!
Register by May 7
(registration closes at 11:59 pm)
Opening Remarks
Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon
President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia
2026 Speakers
Dr. Shaun Barker (Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences)
Dr. Barker is the director of UBC’s Mineral Deposit Research Unit—one of the world's leading integrated mineral deposit and exploration research groups, with over 200 alumni and associates working across industry, government and academia.
Dr. Kevin Leyton-Brown (Computer Science)
Dr. Leyton-Brown is the director of UBC’s Centre for AI Decision-making and Action and Canada CIFAR AI Chair. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, mostly at the intersection of machine learning, game theory and electronic markets.
Dr. Corinna Schindler (Chemistry, Biochemistry)
A Canada Research Chair, Dr. Schindler investigates the synthesis and biological activity of natural products and their analogs, often with implications for pharmaceutical and medical research and development.
2025 Attendees
Event Contact
If you have any questions, please contact outreach@science.ubc.ca.
