# Event Details - **Event Name**: MindFest 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: MindFest is a curiosity-piquing event packed with fascinating psychology talks, live magic, and great food. Free, fun, and for everyone!About this EventJoin us at the Metro Hub for MindFest, a vibrant evening that brings cutting-edge psychology research at UBC Okanagan to life! Discover how our faculty and students are advancing well-being through engaging, interactive presentations made for everyone—no science degree needed.Enjoy talks on hot topics ranging from substance use to mental health, ask questions, and get involved in real research. Then, unwind with a live magic performance by the award-winning Ryan Michael Magic and catered food by TJ's Grazing.Vote for your favourite presentation and celebrate local research making real change. Whether you're curious about the mind or eager to connect with researchers, MindFest is your chance to engage, learn, and be inspired.Don’t miss this FREE community event and check out our instragram page (@mindfest.ok) for updates and more information!Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMCheck in & Grab FoodInfo: Swing by the Metro Hub around 6 PM for mouthwatering bites from TJ's Grazing—then grab your seat and get ready for an evening of awesome presentations!?: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMPresentations and Q&AInfo: Get ready for rapid-fire research! Each presenter has just 5 minutes to wow you with their insights, followed by a 2-minute Q&A—your chance to ask those burning questions. Once all talks are done, we’ll open the floor for a 10-minute group Q&A, giving you one last shot to dive deeper. ?: 07:30 PM - 07:45 PMVoting and AwardsInfo: During the final questions, you get to vote for the presentation that blew your mind the most—covering topics like substance use, mental health, and other hot topics in psychology. Once the Q&A period is over, we will announce the winners!?: 07:45 PM - 08:30 PMLive Performance by Ryan Michael MagicInfo: Stick around after the presentations for a live performance by award-winning Ryan Michael Magic, voted Canada's Best Professional Magician! Ryan is a five-time internationally award-winning magician, comedian, illusionist, and mentalist who has been captivating audiences nationwide for over a decade. His performances have become the highlight of corporate and company events, private gatherings, galas, weddings, conferences, and more. Ryan seamlessly combines real-time mind reading, uproarious comedy, and mind-bending illusions. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kelowna/mindfest-2026/100001988862220440 - **Event Categories**: comedy, health-wellness, science-fair, entertainment, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Metro Hub - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kelowna - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Metro Hub - **lat**: 49.89244 - **long**: -119.493 - **full address**: Metro Hub, 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: MindFest 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/01842bea720950bcefdc49b65f9b41011b8777f1ff5c2b363d884fb057099418-rimg-w1200-h807-dc416370-gmir.jpg?v=1778382541 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is MindFest 2026 being held? - **A:** MindFest 2026 takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Metro Hub, 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing MindFest 2026? - **A:** MindFest 2026 is organized by UBC Okanagan Psychology Department. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** MindFest 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kelowna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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