Imagine a city with vertical gardens, indoor farms, renewable energy sources and sprawling green spaces as far as the eye can see!

Logan City Council’s Real World Innovators series gives students the opportunity to apply their innovative thinking and enterprising skills to a challenge aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With a focus on collaboration, problem solving and communication, these fun and engaging sessions are designed to challenge students to think outside the box and bring real-world context through expert industry mentorship and masterclasses.

This session of the series focuses on sustainable design and how we might tackle challenges such as food production, waste and recycling. With a big push for sustainability and environmental responsibility, our cities around the world are working hard to ensure that they are clean, green and environmentally friendly places to live and work.

Over one action packed day we will be working with industry leaders to develop sustainable design solutions. Looking at ways to reduce non- recyclable waste, increase upcycling, and tackle overconsumption; the participants of this program will be having their say in what sustainable innovatives should look like now and in the future.

To help participants build and pitch their ideas we will be hearing from members of industry currently working in the sustainability space, as well as participating in masterclasses to develop our ideas and the skills we need to be able to pitch these ideas by the end of the day.

This is a fun and interactive day designed to give you the opportunity to have your say when it comes to sustainable innovatives!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Is This Program For?
This program is open to students in Grades 7-10 from across the Logan region who have an interest in sustainability, community leadership, innovation and designed thinking.

What Do Students Need To Bring?
Students will need to bring a device (preferably a laptop) to work on over the course of the program. In addition to this, we ask that they bring morning tea and lunch each day. All other equipment will be provided.

When Will The Program Run?
The program will run from 9am - 3pm on Wednesday the 14th September 2022. We ask the Students arrive at 8:30am for a 9am start.

How Many Teams Can I bring?
Each school can bring up to two teams of four students + teachers. If you wish to bring more teams please select an expression of interest ticket at checkout as well, and we will be in touch if more spots become available.

How Do Students Get To The Venue?
The program will take place at The Yunus Centre at Griffith University Logan Campus, University Drive, Meadowbrook 4131.

When Does The Program Close?
Registration for your school closes on the 26th of August 2022. However, finalisation of names of students is required no later than the 9th of September 2022.

If You Have Any Other Questions, Please Don't Hesitate To Contact The Logan City Council Team at innovation@logan.qld.gov.au