International Week: February 2 - 7, 2026
International Week (I-Week) is where the world meets our campuses and communities. Since 1986, it has been the place to connect with new friends, challenge your perspective and explore how big global issues actually touch our daily lives.
Forget just sitting and listening; I-Week 2026 is about doing. Through interactive workshops and immersive events, you will dig into real-world topics, from climate to culture, and see how you can make an impact.
Whether you want to build your network, debate current events or just learn something new, this is your forum. Join us Feb. 2–7 to celebrate 40 years of global connection, right here at the U of A.
International Week 2026 Schedule
| Date | Start Time | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 2 | 4:00 p.m. | Workshop Reimagining Home Collaborative Printmaking Workshop |
Print Study Centre (FAB 3-78) and Henderson Hall (Room 1-17 Rutherford South Library) | Explore the different ways we can define home with the University of Alberta Art Collection, discovering how home is re-imagined. Come create your own print of "Home" |
| Feb. 2 | 6 p.m. | Simulation Global Citizens Lab: UN Simulation for Local SDG Action |
University Hall 2-100 | A UN Association Canada Simulation. Students will work towards local SDG Action. |
| Feb. 3 | 7 p.m. | Fireside Chat Accessibility in Action: Inclusive Design for Global NGO's |
Business 1-06 and Online | Accessibility Solutions for NGOs presented with ACGC. Includes live and virtual Q&A. |
| Feb. 4 | 6:45 p.m. | Film Screening Stop Filming Us |
Metro Cinema | Our annual film screening with Northwestfest. This year exploring media representation, Colonization and the right to tell one's own story |
| Feb. 5 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Fair Global Health Fair |
Hybrid (Online and in Kipness Academy) | Morning sessions exploring various aspects of global health and wellness. |
| Feb. 5 | 5 p.m. | Interactive Problems and Possibilities in the Global Fashion System |
ECHA 1-490 | Textile presentation on international supply chains and environmental ties, followed by a repair cafe. |
| Feb. 5 | 5:30 p.m. | Lecture Filipino history lecture with Dr. Vicente L. Rafael |
Business 2-05 | Asian Studies event featuring Filipino history expert Vicente L. Rafael. |
| Feb. 6 | Afternoon | Group Discussion Global Goals Talks |
English Language School | Accessible sharing of research with all language levels |
| Feb. 6 | 7 p.m. | Live Podcast Alberta Unbound live taping at I-Week |
Tory Breezeway | Live taping with Senator Paula Simons and a panel of experts. |
| Feb. 7 | 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Cultural Afro-Latin Dance Party |
Midway Music Hall | Featuring live music from Manny V and Mbira Renaissance. |
ABOUT International Week
Established in 1986, International Week (or I-Week) is one of the U of A's signature events, featuring free events designed to instigate new thoughts, inspire discussions and animate debates on current global issues. I-Week's award-winning program provides a forum for all segments of the U of A community, staff and faculty, government departments, non-governmental organizations and civil society to present their particular views on global issues and share their solutions to create a better world.
International Week happens annually at the start of February.