Wednesday, November 2

University and Federal Lab Technologies for Transfer:  Your Innovation Could Change the World – Your Vision… Our Solution

Judith Young, Executive Director Strategic and Operational Planning

INDUSTRY SESSION 1: Ahead of the “Cloud” - The Importance of an Innovation Strategy

2011 saw the Cloud become mainstream, entering the consciousness of SMEs with numerous cloud-centric app stores and of mass market consumers with the launch of Apple iCloud, Amazon Music Cloud and Google Music Cloud. There were also major IPOs/ and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) exits for VC -backed cloud centric companies such as Skype, Linked In, Pandora Carbonite and huge valuation increases for Twitter, Facebook, Zynga and others.

According to Forrester Research, it's wildly popular with startups, exactly fits the way small businesses like to buy things, and has the potential to completely upend IT as we know it… Infrastructure and operations professionals can try to ignore it as it is just in its infancy, but doing so may be a mistake as cloud computing is looking like a classic disruptive technology. Click here for more information.

From entrepreneurs to  investors and corporate strategists, this session will offer something of relevance to a broad range of constituents  Hear Wally Kowal, President, Canadian Cloud Computing Inc. and Mike Grandinetti, Managing Director, Southboro Capital, LLC address a range of real world case studies highlighting the nature of cloud computing, current trends, future opportunities and the importance of clearly defined strategies in order for companies to realize the “promise of cloud computing”. 

Mike Grandinetti, Managing Director

Southboro Capital LLC

Wally Kowal, President

EDUCATION SESSION 1: Making the Most of IP - Bringing Ideas to Market, While Protecting Your Assets

Taking an innovative idea or R&D programme to successful commercialization requires a good understanding of and focus on intellectual property ownership and licensing issues.  Drawing upon many years experience with research collaborations and innovation in universities, hospitals, and technology companies (ranging from start-ups to mature technology), a team of experienced IP and tech lawyers from McInnes Cooper will provide practical advice, pointers and pitfalls in respect of the protection and commercialization of IP assets both in Canada and internationally. 

Donna MacEwen, Leader of the McInnes Cooper IP/IT Group

Robert S. Cowan, Partner

EDUCATION SESSION 2 : Taking Canadian Innovation International

Kevin Tuer, Managing Director of the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN), presents lessons learned and case studies in success in growing Canada’s brand as an international leader in digital media and helping technology companies make the leap to global markets.  From engagement with Federal and Provincial government agencies; to a national network of partners in technology; to soft-landing programs in foreign destinations to accelerate the growth and success of startups, Kevin shares personal insights on the importance of building a sustainable, international network across industry, government and academia and engaging critical resources for mutual and national success.

Kevin Tuer, Managing Director

INDUSTRY SESSION 2: Mobile Apps- Re-Defining Business Models

From music to medicine, and location based services to mobile payment, mobile apps re-defining the user experience. According to Gartner, Inc. mobile apps themselves will not only generate good revenue ($15.9 billion in expected end-user spending in 2012) but will also drive hardware sales, advertising spending and technology innovation. Companies, as well as technology and service providers, who stay abreast of the latest developments could make their products stand out from the pack, enhance brand image and retain user loyalty. Click here for more information. 

The speakers will address trends in mobile applications and discuss how they have leveraged international partnerships to build highly successful business models in the area of mobile applications.

Gary Stairs, Principal

EDUCATION SESSION 3 : Using Technology to Drive Business Competitiveness- Three "Success Stories" of Technology Adoption

The effective and innovative use of technology can revolutionize how an organization operates, dramatically increasing productivity and business competitiveness.  This 90-minute panel will delve into how this can happen, by focusing on three tales of the successful adoption of ICT solutions.  Based on (and featuring nominees from) the 2011 ITAC Ingenious Awards – a national awards program designed to celebrate the innovative use of technology by private sector companies, government bodies and not-for-profit organizations in Canada – this panel will focus on the challenges of adoption technology effectively, as well as the breadth of benefits an organization can reap from doing so.

Richard Jones, President & CEO

Samir Yammine, Energy Manager

Cathy Simpson, Vice President, Marketing

Kelly Hill, Director, Business Innovation

INDUSTRY SESSION 3: Innovative Learning Technologies: How Key Players in Defense Modernization and Security are Creating Business Opportunities by Driving Technological Innovation in Training

Canada’s commitment to defense modernization is creating unprecedented opportunities in Advanced Learning Technologies.  Defense and Public Security organizations are at the leading edge of this technological shift. Organizations such as these are using new and innovative simulation, modeling and immersive training technologies to maximize impact and minimize costs. This panel looks at the development, integration and use of innovative technologies to meet operation goals and downstream business and training opportunities for training institutions and technology suppliers.  

Session Moderator: Annette Comeau, President & CEO

Carl Daniels, Vice-President of Products and Solutions

Bruno Emond, Research Officer, Learning and Collaborative Technologies

Greg Krätzig, Training, Innovation and Research

RCMP

Thursday, November 3

INDUSTRY SESSION 4 : Trend Setting Technology: Exploring Innovation from the Top

Listen to the perspectives of an Executive Panel from the world's top innovators in technology. Learn how to make a brilliant idea a brilliant reality! Our panel of experts will help you gain industry insights into successful technological innovation and what to look for in future technological trends. The Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (Canada's largest high tech trade association) will moderate this panel of experts. Some of the key topics that we will explore, include:

 – future technology trends
 – the importance of innovation
 – stories of success

Our experts will respond to a Q&A style format.

John Longbottom, Smarter Cities Leader

Pierre Mullin, Manager of Catalyst Software Development Group

Jeff Rockwell, Account Director, Global Marketing Solutions