Hunter Hub Skills Clinic: Developing a Technology Roadmap
Hunter Hub Skills Clinic: Developing a Technology Roadmap
Join us for an insightful Hunter Hub Skills Clinic featuring Dr. Luis D. Virla, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Systems Engineering at the University of Calgary and CTO of Vortis Carbon Corp. This session will outline the steps and strategies for creating a comprehensive technology roadmap to guide future development and implementation of technology and innovation. During the session, we will dedicate time for a hands-on workshop to build on your technology roadmap and engage in insightful discussions surrounding any challenges or doubts.
If you attended Empowering Technology & Leadership in Startups on December 3rd, you won’t want to miss this follow-up session! However, prior attendance isn’t required—this event is open to all UCalgary students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Who will you hear from?
Dr. Luis D. Virla, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Systems Engineering at the University of Calgary
Dr. Luis D. Virla is an Assistant Professor in the Sustainable Systems Engineering program at the University of Calgary. He earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary (2018) and a BSc. (2008) and MSc. (2013) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Zulia in Venezuela.
Luis has 15+ years of experience in research and development on chemicals, carbon management, and industrial decarbonization. He is also the acting CTO of Vortis Carbon Corp., a cleantech start-up focused on carbon capture, removal, and utilization, and co-founder of InnoLab space, an NGO focused on supporting community-led sustainability initiatives.
Before joining UCalgary, Luis held research fellowships at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) - University of Sussex (UK, 2016-2018) and the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM) - TU Delft (NL, 2020-2024), contributing to Horizon Europe projects focused on land-based mitigation strategies (LANDMARC), energy transitions (TRANSrisk), and climate policy (TIPPING+) in Canada, Europe and Latin America.
Schedule of Events
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM: Check-In & Light Refreshments
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Speaker Presentation
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM: Final Q&A and Depart
What are Skills Clinics & Who can Attend?
This event is open to UCalgary students, faculty, staff, and alumni interested in developing their entrepreneurial skills and networking within the innovation community. We showcase leaders from Calgary’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, representing diverse backgrounds and achievements. Skills Clinics are designed to empower participants to enhance their entrepreneurial skills.