Presentation Title: Building a Rural Tech Hub: From Idea to Impact Description: In this practical, no-fluff session, Gordon More shares how to design, launch, and scale a rural tech hub that actually works in a small community. Drawing from his experience building a rural innovation ecosystem focused on energy, entrepreneurship, and applied research, Gordon walks through the real steps—governance, partnerships, …

Gwen holds an undergraduate degree and a Ph.D. in Microbiology, and a master’s degree in Adult Education. She has built the Applied Research program at Suncrest College (formerly Parkland College) since its inception in 2012. Gwen’s role became full-time in Applied Research in early 2021, since then the applied research at Suncrest has grown significantly. The program now supports over …