Global Brigades Annual Summit 2026
Join us on January 10th for a full-day conference featuring speakers in global health, a hands-on case competition, and time to connect with students who care about health equity and international development.
Hear from this year's speakers Ozma Aziz, Phil Bowers, and Dr. Jennifer Carpenter as they share insights on careers in global health, health equity, and community-driven change.
Date
January 10, 2026
Location
Wallace Hall (JDUC)
Time
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Event itinerary
How the day is structured
Arrive for registration and opening remarks, hear from our three speakers, and end the day with a hands-on case competition and awards.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 11:00 am | Delegate check-in & informal networking |
| 11:25 am | Welcome & opening remarks |
| 11:30 am | Talk with Ozma Aziz |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch & networking |
| 1:15 pm | Talk with Phil Bowers |
| 2:15 pm | Talk with Dr. Jennifer Carpenter |
| 3:15 pm | Case competition briefing & abstract overview |
| 3:30 pm | Team work time on case competition |
| 5:00 pm | Case competition presentations |
| 6:00 pm | Closing remarks & delegate awards |
Sponsors and Partners
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre
We are grateful to the Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre (DDQIC) for generously sponsoring this year's conference.
Their mission is to catalyze this potential, developing entrepreneurial mindsets and fostering a culture of innovation across Queen's University, the Kingston community, and globally. They build changemakers by encouraging and supporting entrepreneurial initiatives through startup incubators, workshops, programs, courses, and pitch competitions.
Since 2012, DDQIC has supported Queen's students, staff, faculty, and Kingston community members to develop innovative ventures and create meaningful impact.
URNCST Journal
The Undergraduate Research in Natural and Clinical Science and Technology (URNCST) Journal (pronounced "earnest") is a leading open-access, Scopus-indexed, international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to showcasing undergraduate research. URNCST publishes abstracts from undergraduate conferences and case competitions and supports innovative initiatives in undergraduate research education.
This conference is held in collaboration with the URNCST Journal, and the top three abstract submissions will have the opportunity to publish their abstracts in journals supported by the mentorship of conference judges.
