Research Matters is proud to present What Matters Now: Hamilton, a free public event that will take place at McMaster Innovation Park (MIP) on Monday, Nov. 4.

The event will feature McMaster professor John Brennan discussing water safety issues, alongside a panel of experts from the University of Ottawa, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo and Algoma University.

These experts will touch on issues related to intelligent machines, materials science, social innovation and the prospect of life on other planets. The lion’s share of the evening will be taken up with questions, discussion and debate.

Audience members will have opportunities to make their opinions known. The evening will be moderated by journalist and broadcaster Piya Chattopadhyay.

The event is free, but attendees are asked to register as space is limited.

For those who can’t attend, This event will also be available via live webcast. Remote viewers can opine and ask questions via Twitter, using the hashtag #whatmattersnow.

What Matters Now: Hamilton will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. A reception will follow.