BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260803T230535EDT-3119PmOsfd@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20260804T030535Z DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 7th edition of the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ-BSRM Retail Inn ovation Challenge\n\nReal-world challenges faced by the tourism and recrea tional retail sector\n\nThe Bensadoun School of Retail Management at McGil l University is excited to invite university students across Canada to par ticipate in the Fall 2026 Retail Innovation Challenge (RIC)\, powered by t he SAQ.\n\nThis challenge presents a unique experiential learning opportun ity to mobilize the knowledge and creativity of university students and em bolden them to generate actionable solutions to help Quebec SMEs succeed i n the new realities of retail.\n\nThe challenge runs from October 6 to 31\ , 2026\, culminating in the final weekend of October 29-31.\n\nLearn more and register\n\nRegistration closes Friday\, September 25.\n\nThe final we ekend\n\nThursday\, October 29 (evening) and Friday\, October 30 (morning) \n\nIn-person activities for teams - full schedule to be shared with parti cipants\n\nSaturday\, October 31 All times Eastern\n\n\n 10:00 a.m. - Deadl ine for finalist teams to submit their presentations\n 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - F inalist presentations before an independent jury and announcement of the w inners\n 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Closing ceremony and awards\n 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Closing cocktail for attendees\n\n\nAdd the final weekend to your calenda r\n DTSTART:20261029T220000Z DTEND:20261031T223000Z LOCATION:Second floor\, Bronfman Building\, CA\, QC\, Montreal\, H3A 1G5\, 1001 rue Sherbrooke Ouest SUMMARY:Retail Innovation Challenge 2026 URL:/emf/channels/event/retail-innovation-challenge-20 26-373127 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR