Centre for Experiential and Career Education

Community Ideation Jam 2026

About the Event 

The 3rd annual Community Ideation Jam returns for November 2026 with our first ever employer-community partner, Fastenal! This collaborative and inclusive environment aims to generate innovative ideas and actionable plans with a diverse group of participants. 

More details will be revealed on the day of the event to build anticipation and excitement! 

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Student Participant Registration and Event Details 

Open to all UFV students currently enrolled in any program this Fall. 

Fall Reading Break:  November 12 & 13, 2026  

Location:  B101 (Building B), Abbotsford Campus 

  • Registration opens October 13th and closes November 1st.
  • Students can register individually or in a team of up to a maximum of four.  
  • Students registering must ensure they are fully committed to participate from November 12th through to November 13th. 
  • Accepted student participants will be notified via their student email on the last week of October.  

Please register through the RSVP, no drop-ins on the day of the event.  

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Day 1 – Employer-Community Partner and Guest Speakers 

To support you in developing your ideas, we’ve lined up guest speakers and our employer-community partner, Fastenal. These sessions are designed to give you fresh perspectives, spark creativity, and offer practical tools you can apply as you shape your ideation project. 

Employer-Community Partner, Fastenal 

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Guest Speakers:

Jennifer Martel 

UFV Manager, Sustainability 

Katie Tuck 

UFV Chief Information Officer, Information and Technology Services 

Dr. Michael Batu 

UFV Associate Professor, Department of Economics 

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