When: Thursday, February 19th, 2026 (Doors open at 6:00pm, talks start at 7:00pm)
Where: Dickens (1000 9th Ave SW MAP)
Tickets: $15 plus fees – tickets
Join us at Dickens. Order yourself a drink or two (and you can order yourself dinner) while you sit back and listen to us talk nerdy to you. Dickens allows our patrons to order food from their full menu, and of course, the full bar. Street parking is available in the area (free after 6pm) as well as pay lots nearby. Dickens is also located two blocks from the downtown West-Kerby C-train station.
Presentations (not in order)
Talk #1
Title: Safety & Efficacy: a history of clinical trial regulation
Presenter: Mari Boesen
Talk teaser: TBD
About: Mari has a background in in Medical Imaging Research with both a BSc and MSc in Physics. from the University of Victoria, an MSc in Physics. She is the Project Manager for the new Clinical Trial Management System in Alberta.
Talk #2
Title: Research into Historic Architectural Finishes
Presenter: Evan Oxland, Architectural Conservator
Talk teaser: TBD
About: Evan is an architectural conservator and stonemason. His work with heritage conservation often intersects with the creation of new buildings. He has an MSc in Historic Preservation, and an MA in History of Designed Landscapes.
Talk #3
Title: Who Were The Luddites?
Presenter: Zac Trolley, Engineer
Talk teaser: We’ve all heard the term Luddite before, but where did it come from, and why did they hate technology so much?
About: Zac Trolley is a professional engineer with dual degrees in electrical engineering and professional ethics. He fascinated with how seemingly minor decisions can shape our future, and how learning from the past can give us insight into making the right decisions today.
Dickens is a wheelchair accessible venue. If you require to use the elevator please notify us by email before the event so we can arrange for it to be used. Or you can call Dickens directly upon arrival at 403-233-7550.
This is an 18+ event.
REFUND NOTICE: We have always tried to accommodate refunds as requested but it’s not always possible to accommodate last minute requests. To that end going forward, refunds will only be issued by us 48 hours before the event and the Eventbrite fees have to be paid still. After that if tickets are not needed, the purchaser is responsible for finding a buyer.