Theme: Moment of Genius

This event will be hosted at KPU Richmond on September 27, 2014. We will be inviting speakers that reflect the dynamic and polytechnic characteristics of both KPU and the Greater Vancouver area. This event will engage students, employees and the KPU community in a day of discussion, education and narratives from the many inspiring speakers that will create an event that will live up to the reputation of TED.

8771 Lansdowne Road
Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3X7
Canada

Amit Sandhu

Amit Sandhu is real estate developer and entrepreneur with a passion for high impact community initiatives and collaborations. Working with educators and policy makers at all levels, he has been instrumental in the launch of innovative platforms for the delivery of entrepreneurship education. Amit was Founding Chair of the TiE Young Entrepreneurs Program for Metro Vancouver, part of a multi-city 600+ student global initiative, where he and his colleagues developed a world leading mentorship program for enterprising youth in Vancouver. He has since co-founded the NPO Young Entrepreneur Leadership Launchpad and is collaborating with school districts to provide a one-of-a-kind accredited entrepreneurship and leadership program integrated within the public school setting. Through his efforts he has successfully led collaborative ventures and fundraisers in support of universities, hospitals and other vital community institutions.