Room 8
Harnessing Next Generation Innovation
Making youth engagement a focus in any policy development or technology initiative will accelerate action across the board and cultivate a generation of champions for the future we want and need.
An acclaimed innovator and social entrepreneur, Kelcie started her research into developing novel remediation methods for the Alberta Oil Sands at just 15 and by 21 she had founded her first company, MycoRemedy, and set her sights on remediating the world with her innovative fungi-based approaches to remediation.
As a dedicated environmentalist and industry advocate, she has recognized several times as an up and coming leader in both oil and gas and sustainability as well as receiving numerous awards for her work as an environmentalist, innovator, and scientist. She is one of Canadas Top 20 Under 20, Next 36, and a Manning Youth Innovation award winner.
Passionate about creating change, she believes one of the best ways to create the largest impact is by empowering the next generation of changemakers. She aims to encourage the next generation to treat their age as an advantage and embrace their curious side.