What happens when you give students the tools, mentorship, and stage to solve real problems?

In this episode of Event Explorer, Daniel sits down with Carolyn Ward and Phil Grumm from The Henry Ford to explore the growing impact of Invention Convention Worldwide and the National Invention Convention.

They discuss how the program works from the classroom level all the way to the national stage, why The Henry Ford has become its home, and what it takes to produce an event that brings together hundreds of the country’s brightest young inventors.

Along the way, they share stories of student inventions, the life skills participants gain through the process, and why invention education is becoming an increasingly important part of preparing students for the future.

If you care about education, innovation, or the events that shape the next generation, this is an episode worth hearing.

The Vilnius Light Festival transforms Lithuania’s capital into a living gallery of light each January. In this episode of Event Explorer, host Daniel Roth sits down with Petras Bevs from the festival’s creative team to explore how history, architecture, and contemporary light art come together to celebrate the city’s birthday in the heart of winter.

We talk about how Vilnius shapes the festival’s creative direction, curating international and local artists, using hidden courtyards as immersive spaces, and why light festivals have become a powerful new form of public art.

Learn more about the Vilnius Light Festival, including dates and program details, at https://lightfestival.lt/

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Carnaval de Québec is one of the world’s longest-running winter festivals, transforming Québec City into a place of celebration, culture, and shared tradition every February. In this episode of Event Explorer, host Daniel Roth talks with Jérôme Déchêne, Director of Programming and General Manager of Carnaval de Québec.

They discuss how you program a festival built around winter, how Carnaval balances history with the need to stay relevant, and the role the event plays in the cultural and civic identity of Québec City. Jérôme also shares insights into community engagement, creative decision-making, and what it takes to lead a festival that belongs as much to its residents as it does to its visitors.

A conversation about legacy, creativity, and what happens when a city fully embraces the season.

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