Thank You For Your Support Of The 2024 Innovation Fair!
On April 4th, 2024, approximately 2000 visitors, 500 students and 250 projects arrived in Miramichi, New Brunswick for the 2024 Innovation Fair!
Despite some weather issues we still had students and teachers travel far and wide from all 4 atlantic provinces!
Innovation Fair 2025
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Bricklin car, a bold innovation from 1975 designed with safety in mind through its reinforced fiberglass body, energy-absorbing bumpers, and roll cage. While it didn’t achieve commercial success, the Bricklin’s attempt at creating a safer, more reliable vehicle teaches a valuable lesson: What IF we could learn from past efforts—both successes and failures—to drive future innovation?
This year’s Regional Innovation Fair invites students to explore the theme 'Community of the Future' and ask, "What IF we could use the lessons of the past to build more sustainable and inclusive communities?" In Bathurst, New Brunswick this spring, hundreds of innovation projects will be inspired by past Atlantic Canadian inventions like the Bricklin. Teachers will discover how to engage students in projects that blend history with future-focused thinking, such as designing sustainable transportation solutions inspired by the Bricklin.
Testimonials from Innovation Fair 2024
"It was a BRILLIANT Day!! One of those days that reminds a person why they became an educator in the first place. (...) The energy in the building was electric!! Hosting an Innovation Fair for 2000+ people is a huge undertaking in itself, but to pull it off in the dark with a “celebration of light” was simply mind blowing! Seeing students of all ages so excited made my day! Thank you Brilliant Labs / Labos créatifs for choosing ASD-North to host your 10 Year Anniversary & Innovation Fair. (...)"
Joey Savoy (shared on Facebook)
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"What an amazing day for all involved with the Brilliant Labs Innovation Fair hosted in Miramichi. Shoutout to the 19 participating students from Blackville, who well represented our school and showcased to everyone their awesome work! Incredible projects from all over Atlantic Canada with huge crowds viewing the projects throughout the day. Many thanks to all those who helped organize this opportunity... great showcase of talent that will serve as inspiration for others - looking forward to next year and excited for the upcoming eclipse! (...)"
BHS ICE Centre (shared on Facebook)
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"Awesome time at the @brilliant_labs Innovation Fair! @Bayside_Broncos were happy to share some of the exciting projects we've been working on this year!! Also happy to share our booth with the Engage for Change Clean Energy project offered by the Boys & Girls Club SJ and NBCC"
Jennifer Hickey (shared on X/Twitter)
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