After months of research, collaboration, and discussion among high school students and their university student mentors, the Global Ideas Institute culminates in a day-long Final Symposium where each student group presents their unique solution for the year’s challenge topic. University of Toronto professors and leading experts in the field act as expert judges to observe and provide feedback on the students’ recommendations.

The day-long event consists of three major components:

Solution Pitch: Students are able to present their innovative solutions in front of their peers, mentors, and members of the University of Toronto community.

Poster Presentation: Student teams create and display a poster showing and reflecting on their problem-solving journey throughout the GII program.

Expert Feedback and Panel Discussion: Students receive feedback and advice from University of Toronto professors and community members, along with other leading experts in the challenge topic field. This is a unique opportunity for students to learn from experts from outside their school community.

The GII Final Symposium will be virtual this year to ensure the safety of all participants.

Past Final Symposia:

2018/2019: Excessive Plastic Waste

2019/2020: Mental Health & Wellness for Suicide Prevention