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Join us for NEXT: Beyond the Metaverse, a virtual and augmented reality conference brought to you by Lethbridge College’s START program.

Watch online to hear from speakers such as:

  • April Speight | Microsoft
  • Matt Todd | Ubisoft
  • Antonia Forster | Unity Technologies
  • George Bloom | CBS
  • Kent Bye | Voices of VR

Find out more and register to attend NEXT.

Learn more about the START program.

Discover Lethbridge College’s VR/XR program.

NEXT Creator Package giveaway

Lethbridge College wants you to be ready to take the NEXT step into the metaverse.

Step 1: Attend NEXT: Beyond the Metaverse to gain valuable industry knowledge.
Step 2: Get the right equipment.
Step 3: Conquer the (digital) world.

One (1) lucky grand prize winner will receive all the tools needed to master the metaverse, including:

  • a brand-new Oculus Quest 2 128 GB headset;
  • an Apple iPad Pro
  • an Alienware M15 ;Ryzen Edition R5 gaming laptop; and
  • training sessions with Lethbridge College START program

How to enter:

  • attend a minimum of two (2) sessions at the NEXT: Beyond the Metaverse conference on Feb. 17, 2022
  • participate in the event poll (day of)
  • complete the post-event feedback survey

No purchase necessary to enter or win. Limit one contest entry per person. All entries have an equal chance of winning.

Please note: current Lethbridge College employees are not eligible to win.

Official Rules

See below for Official Rules and complete details.

How to Enter

  • Attend a minimum of two (2) sessions at the Next: Beyond the Metaverse conference on February 17, 2022
  • Participate in the event poll (Day of)
  • Complete the post-event feedback survey

No purchase necessary to enter or win. Limit one contest entry per person. All entries have an equal chance of winning.

Any attempt or suspected attempt to use robotic, automatic, programmed or otherwise illicit means to enter the Contest, or any other methods not authorized by these Contest Rules, for example, but not limited to, creating multiple accounts, identities, or registrations, all in Lethbridge College’s sole discretion, shall be deemed as tampering and may disqualify you from entering, participating and/or winning a prize. Entries that contain false or incomplete information are void. Entries that are late, contain false information, are incomplete, altered or otherwise irregular or that do not conform with or satisfy any or all the conditions of the Contest Rules are considered void.

Contest Period

The Contest Period is from February 17, 2022, to 11:59 p.m. MST February 18, 2022.  

Participation

Your voluntary entry constitutes your consent to participate in this Contest and your consent for Lethbridge College, or its agents, to collect and use your name and other personal information for the purpose of administering this Contest. Lethbridge College is not responsible for failures of electronic equipment, computer hardware or software. Lethbridge College reserves the right to void any and all entries of an entrant whom Lethbridge College believes has attempted to tamper with or impair the administration, security, fairness, or proper play of this Contest.

Prize

Odds of winning is dependent on number of entries received.

 (1) One Grand Prize will be awarded to (1) one winner, valued at approximately $4000:

  • Oculus quest 2 128 GB headset
  • Apple iPad Pro
  • Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R5 gaming laptop

If the Grand Prize is unavailable for any reason, or if the winner of the Grand Prize does not qualify, Lethbridge College reserves the right to substitute a prize of similar value in full satisfaction of the prize award.

Winner Selection

All qualified entries will be entered into an anonymous draw and selected at random. Contest entrants MUST complete all entrance requirements below prior to being entered to win.

  • Attend a minimum of two (2) Next: Beyond the Metaverse conference sessions on February 17, 2022
  • Participate in the main event poll (Day of)
  • Complete the post-event feedback survey

Miscellaneous Rules

  • No cash redemption or substitution of prize except by Lethbridge College due to prize unavailability or eligibility of winner, and then for a prize of equal or greater value.
  • Any income taxes and any other expenses not specified herein are each winner’s sole responsibility.
  • Winner may be required to execute and return a prize verification and FOIP release prior to receiving their prize.
  • If prize winners’ telephone number and/or email is not in-service or changed, winner will be disqualified, and an alternate winner may be selected.
  • Lethbridge College reserves the right to disqualify any entry or entrant, and to modify, terminate or suspend this Contest. Lethbridge College is the sole and final arbitrator of any disputes regarding this Contest, any entry or entrant, and/or any Official Rule or Eligibility Requirement
  • All entries become the property of Lethbridge College and Lethbridge College assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, delayed, damaged or misdirected entries
  • Entrants may be required to provide reasonable proof that they meet the requirements of the Contest prior to issuance of the prize.
  • Current Lethbridge College employees are NOT eligible

Agreement, Consent and Release

By participating, entrants and winners agree:

  1. to be bound by these Official Rules;
  2. Lethbridge College, shall have the right and permission to use their name, voice, photograph and or/likeness, and any statements he/she may make regarding the prize, for advertising and in any other media or format now or hereafter known without any form of compensation, permission, or notification;
  3. Lethbridge College, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, successors and assigns shall have no liability and will be held harmless by entrants and winners for any liability, loss, injury, claim, or damage to themselves or any other person or entity, including but not limited to, personal injury, death, or damage to personal or real property, to entrant, winners or any other person or entity due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of a prize or participation in this Contest;
  4. any information submitted as part of this Contest will be used in accordance with Lethbridge College’s Privacy Policy, which can be found at www.lethbridgecollege.ca under the heading “Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy,” and solely for the purposes of administering this Contest and shall not be used for any other purpose without the express consent of the entrants and winners. By participating, entrants and winners’ consent to the information being used for the stated purposes.

NEXT Snapchat Contest

Be Ready for your chance to win!

Snap a selfie using the official NEXT filter on Snapchat. Post the photo on your Instagram, Twitter and/or LinkedIn then tag Lethbridge College and #LCNEXT to be entered to win!

Grand Prize: Oculus Quest 2 256GB VR Headset with Touch Controllers

Secondary Prize: Snapchat Spectacle 3 glasses (Generously donated by Snap Inc.)

One social media entry per platform will be accepted. All entries will be put into an anonymous draw and winner(s) will be selected at random.

This contest begins on Feb. 14, 2022, and ends at 11:59 p.m. MST, Feb. 17, 2022!

The winner will be announced on Feb. 22, 2022.

Official Rules

No Purchase Necessary to Enter or Win. All entries have an equal chance of winning. See below for Official Rules and complete details.

Please note: current Lethbridge College employees are eligible to enter and win.

How to Enter

Take a Snapchat selfie using the official NEXT filter and post to your Instagram, LinkedIn and/or Twitter using #LCNEXT. One social media entry per platform will be accepted for the duration of the Contest.

Contest Period

The Contest Period is from February 14, 2022, to 11:59 p.m. MST February 17, 2022. 

Participation

Your social media entry constitutes your consent to participate in this Contest and your consent for Lethbridge College, or its agents, to collect and use your name and other personal information for the purpose of administering this Contest. Lethbridge College is not responsible for failures of electronic equipment, computer hardware or software. Lethbridge College reserves the right to void any and all entries of an entrant whom Lethbridge College believes has attempted to tamper with or impair the administration, security, fairness, or proper play of this Contest.

Prize

(1) One Grand Prize, valued at approximately $550, and (1) one secondary prize, valued at $500, will be awarded.

  • Grand Prize: Oculus Quest 2 256GB VR Headset with Touch Controllers
  • Secondary Prize: Snapchat AR Spectacle 3 glasses

If prizes are unavailable for any reason, or if the winner(s) do not qualify, Lethbridge College reserves the right to substitute a prize of similar value in full satisfaction of the prize award.

Winner Selection

All entries made prior to the closing of the contest will be entered into a random, anonymous draw. The decision of Lethbridge College will be final and binding in all matters relating to the prize. Lethbridge College will arrange delivery of the prize to the winner as soon as they are identified.

Miscellaneous Rules

  • No cash redemption or substitution of prize except by Lethbridge College due to prize unavailability or eligibility of winner, and then for a prize of equal or greater value.
  • Any income taxes and any other expenses not specified herein are each winners’ sole responsibility.
  • Winner may be required to execute and return a prize verification and FOIP release prior to receiving their prize.
  • If prize winner’s telephone number is not in-service or changed, winner will be disqualified, and an alternate winner may be selected.
  • Lethbridge College reserves the right to disqualify any entry or entrant, and to modify, terminate or suspend this Contest. Lethbridge College is the sole and final arbitrator of any disputes regarding this Contest, any entry or entrant, and/or any Official Rule or Eligibility Requirement.
  • All entries become the property of Lethbridge College and Lethbridge College assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, delayed, damaged or misdirected entries.
  • Entrants may be required to provide reasonable proof that they meet the requirements of the Contest prior to issuance of the prize.
  • Lethbridge College staff and students are eligible to win.  

Agreement, Consent and Release

By participating, entrants and winners agree:

  1. to be bound by these Official Rules;
  2. Lethbridge College shall have the right and permission to use their name, voice, photograph and or/likeness, and any statements he/she may make regarding the prize, for advertising and in any other media or format now or hereafter known without any form of compensation, permission, or notification;
  3. Lethbridge College, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, successors and assigns shall have no liability and will be held harmless by entrants and winners for any liability, loss, injury, claim, or damage to themselves or any other person or entity, including but not limited to, personal injury, death, or damage to personal or real property, to entrant, winners or any other person or entity due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of a prize or participation in this Contest;
  4. any information submitted as part of this Contest will be used in accordance with Lethbridge College’s Privacy Policy, which can be found at lethbridgecollege.ca/foip, and solely for the purposes of administering this Contest and shall not be used for any other purpose without the express consent of the entrants and winners. By participating, entrants and winners’ consent to the information being used for the stated purposes.
  5. this Contest is not sponsored, endorsed by or administered by LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat or Twitter. By entering this Contest, all entrants and winners release LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter from any liability in connection with this Contest.