Finding your Billion

Christ's College hosted the "Find Your Billion" Workshop in association with SingularityU. Teenagers from around the wider Canterbury region and beyond gathered for a day, to debate and dream of ways in which global issues could be solved.

St Margaret's was well represented and I was extremely proud to support these dedicated individuals who spent a day during their holidays to mix with other teens to conceptualise ways in which we can make the world a better place.  Our girls were confident, worked well as part of a team and could articulate their ideas clearly with conviction.

12 Categories

Two hundred and fifty students worked collaboratively in their chosen field of interest.  Students initially chose from twelve categories and then formed smaller teams to problem solve a specific issue which they perceived as being a future problem in around our globe.

SMC students working alongside others. 

 A team from Singularity U and Auckland University led us through a series of discussion opportunities.  The final activity was to pitch their idea to the rest of the participants.

This is the first of many SingularityU opportunities that are coming to Christchurch this year. See the SingularityU NZ webpage for more information.

Next week, on Monday October 3, there is a documentary about using exponential technology to solve global problems. To book in Canterbury, go to this link.

In November we will be treated to a 3-day summit at the Horncastle Arena.