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2026

We Walk UHNITED

30 May 2026 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM
https://www.wewalkuhnited.ca/join/KITE
Toronto General Hospital (outdoor parking lot) 201 Elizabeth St. (Gerrard St. W. and Elizabeth St.)

We Walk UHNITED presented by Rogers isn’t just a walk. It’s an event to raise critical funds in support of UHN. When you raise money for We Walk UHNITED, you help pave the way for UHN to provide world-changing health care and make groundbreaking innovations. Join KITE's team at https://www.wewalkuhnited.ca/join/KITE.

2025

Holiday marketplace

18 December 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
1st floor KITE Innovations Gallery
550 University Ave.

Get into the holiday spirit at KITE! On December 18th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the KITE Innovations Gallery transforms into a festive Holiday Marketplace featuring a curated selection of wellness-focused vendors. Explore a diverse selection of hair and body products, jewelry, candles, and more—perfect for thoughtful gift-giving. Patients, visitors, and staff across UHN are warmly invited to join us and shop local this season!

Inside Textiles: Science, Design & Innovation, Session 2

26 November 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Basement Lecture Room (B-121)
550 University Avenue

Session 2: Engineering Comfort: The Science of Fabric Structures What makes one fabric drape beautifully while another feels structured and strong? This session takes participants into the world of fabric engineering with hands-on swatches to feel and compare. We’ll explore the properties of woven and knitted fabrics, how construction impacts stretch, durability, and comfort, and even uncover the real-world considerations of cost and longevity in bulk production.

Beyond Research: How Design Shapes Products That Matter

19 November 2025 14:30 - 16:00 PM
2nd Floor Auditorium, 2-014
550 University Ave.

Why do so many ground-breaking, research-based innovations never reach the market? This session reveals how thoughtful design bridges that crucial gap between discovery and real-world success. Presented by seasoned industrial designers from TriMech Design Solutions, this talk draws on a compelling case study from rehabilitation research to take you behind the scenes of the product development journey.

Knowledge . Innovation . Talent . Everywhere

Knowledge . Innovation . Talent . Everywhere

Knowledge

Innovation

Talent

Everywhere

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