Industry Events *Updated August 10

Interns have the opportunity to participate in exciting industry events Mitacs has identified in major cities across Canada. Mitacs pays for any tickets or fees required for these events; however, interns do not receive a travel or food stipend. You are encouraged to attend at least one industry event and select a second event if your first choice is not available.

Interns must contact Mitacs if they wish to register, and receive their ticket from Mitacs staff – direct registration with the event will not be reimbursed. After starting your internship, contact Mitacs and tell us the event you wish to attend. Interns are not able to request registration prior to arrival.

How to request registration:

1. Review the current list of events on the Globalink Information website.

2. After starting your internship, contact Mitacs through https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca and tell us the event you wish to attend at least two weeks prior to the event date, and which event is your second choice.

3. If there are seats available, Mitacs will register you in your first event and give you your ticket.

Please note:

Travel stipend is not provided

It is not possible to change your selections after submitting them to Mitacs

Eligible events are listed in this document

List of industry events by city:

Vancouver (BC)

Calgary (AB)

Edmonton (AB)

Toronto (ON)

Montreal (QC)

Vancouver – Industry Events Date: Ongoing Event Name: Various Host Organization: Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC Website: https://www.apeg.bc.ca/Events Description: Throughout the year, APEGCB holds a number of events that promote varied engineering and geoscience agendas and activities, as well as the specific interests of its Member Organizations and firms, including formal dinners, networking events, presentations, training and information sessions, industry tours, regulatory compliance meetings, and more. Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca Date: Ongoing Event Name: alumNIGHTS events series Host Organization: University of British Columbia Website: https://www.alumni.ubc.ca/events/alumnights/ Description: Turn your UBC network into personal connections by joining an alumNIGHTS event near you. This event series will give you exclusive alumni-only opportunities to put your networking skills to the test in a friendly, relaxed environment. Check regularly for updates. Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca

Calgary – Industry Events Date: August 8 Event Name: Beef Industry Tour Host Organization: Alberta Beef Producers Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-beef-industry-conference-2016-tickets-21739884580?aff=ebrowse#tickets Description: All beef industry stakeholders share a common goal of taking steps to enhance the productivity, profitability and competitiveness of the various sectors within the industry. Supporting the National Beef Strategy, the conference provides a forum for industry engagement and learning opportunities across the beef supply chain. Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca Date: September 9 Event Name: CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS : From Idea to Impact Host Organization: Candy Academy of Event Management + Promotions Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creative-conversations-from-idea-to-impact-tickets-19680377539?aff=ebrowse Description: Join with your creative peers as we discuss how to move a good idea through the creative process so it can truly make a big impact in the world. You'll enjoy this workshop if you are crazy about pushing the limits on your creativity and want to make a living doing what you love best. Topics will vary every month - as will our special guests - so don't miss this monthly injection of creative ideas, practical support, and time with other creative professionals. Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca Date: October 6 Event Name: The 3rd Annual - North American Women in Energy Forum Host Organization: Alberta Oil Website: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2016-women-in-energy-forum-tickets-19613189578?aff=ebrowse Description: The 3rd Annual - North American Women in Energy Forum is a 1/2 day of learning and recognizing the contributions that women make to the energy sector. The Forum is a platform for dialogue on key issues. There will be a series of sessions, panels, breakfast, luncheon and networking taking place. This year’s Forum is a highlight event for the Canada's Women's Energy Week taking place across the

country. For 2016 we will see the inclusion of the Clean Economy as well as the Oil & Gas sector to offer a full spectrum of dialogue and learning. Each Session will also have at least 1 Women in Energy Award winner sitting on the panel or presenting. Award categories may include: Leader, Young Leader, Green Innovator, Supplier, Educator, Community Champion, Corp Community Champion, Entreprenuer, Pathfinder. Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca

Edmonton – Industry Events Date: August 22nd, 2016 Event Name: EDM Are you Ready for Entrepreneurship? Host Organization: Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/edm-are-you-ready-for-entrepreneurship-august-22-2016-tickets-26181301979?aff=es2 Description: Starting and creating your own business is life-changing. It can be fun, exciting and challenging. In this interactive, two hour introductory workshop you will be introduced to the life of an entrepreneur. You will be provided with information to help you decide if owning a business is right for you. You will receive resources that can help you in the next steps to entrepreneurship. Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca Date: October 22 Event Name: Business Technology Management Conference Host Organization: University of Alberta Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-technology-management-btm-alberta-tickets-25582556114?aff=ebrowse#tickets Description: Join ITAC Talent in partnership with University of Alberta at the first annual BTM TalentMash. This year's theme, Digital Disruption: Innovate for Competitive Advantage, will provide a platform for provocative discussion as well as a chance to learn from speakers who represent Academic and Business Professionals. A key highlight at each TalentMash event, the Career Fair, will provide you an opportunity to meet, greet and network with Business Recruitment professionals representing over 20 national and/or global organizations. Continue visiting our website www.btmtalentmash.ca for new information and updates on Sponsors, Speakers, Exhibitors and our 2nd Annual National Competition! Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca

Toronto – Industry Events Date: August 18th, 2016 Event Name: Fireside Chat With Mark Organ, Founder and CEO of Influitive Host Organization: Venture for Canada Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fireside-chat-with-mark-organ-founder-and-ceo-of-influitive-tickets-26527631861?aff=es2 Description: Mark Organ, the founder and CEO of Influitive, will be sharing his insights on what it takes to build and scale a Canadian technology company. Influitive is one of the hottest companies in Canada, having just raised a nearly $40 million Series B round. Before founding Influitive, Mark was the founder of Eloqua, which exited for $871 million. Mark's talk is the first in Venture for Canada's ""BDC Capital Canadian Scale-Up Speaker Series,"" where successful entrepreneurs share their experiences in building and scaling Canadian companies. With an M.S. in Neuroscience from Northwestern University and a passion for understanding human psychology, Mark is a dynamic speaker with a unique vision centered not only on business success and technological innovation but also on how and why people think, act and interact the way they do. Mark is passionate about speaking on entrepreneurship, marketing and advocacy. He has recently presented at world-renowned conferences including Dreamforce, REVTalks, DemandCon, Influence HR Summit, The Globe and Mail Small Business Summit, as well as InsideSales Virtual Summit. Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca Date: Auguest 19th, 2016 Event Name: HackerNest Toronto Tech Job Fair Host Organization: HackerNest Website: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/hackernest-toronto-tech-job-fair-tickets-25868060064?aff=es2 Description: One of Canada's biggest tech recruiting events, HackerNest Tech Job Fairs effectively connect companies to masses of experienced professionals and students. These events are friendly and down-to-earth, making it effortless for people to talk and get to know each other. Perfect for companies and passionate technologists to get acquainted through proper, full-on engagement. Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca Date: August 31st, 2016 Event Name: UnNetworking: No Ordinary Networking Event Host Organization: UnNetworking; Uberflip

Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/unnetworking-no-ordinary-networking-event-tickets-26671124050?aff=es2 Description: UnNetworking events deliver a different and effective networking experience. No more wasting your precious time. Attend to meet the right people, make the right connections and obtain the right resources. We educate entrepreneurs on hot business topics and hone your networking skills. We create a fun environment without cheesiness. Join a community that lasts long after we wrap up. UnNetworking includes: -Networking Talk -Expert Panel on “Goodbye, B2B & B2C. Hello, H2H!”: Brave brands have parted with segmenting audiences by B2B and B2C, and instead adopted a human-to-human approach. To creatively build meaningful relationships with audiences, brands must provide experiences that cultivate a deep emotional connection and harness brand love. Ultimately strive for communication that is personal, conversational, empathetic, inspirational, humorous and story-driven. -Damian Reid, Amorvita Founder and CEO - ""Cure 'Entrepreneurialitis': Powerful Actions To Earn The FREEDOM You Deserve"" -Speed Helping by Other.ly -Light snacks Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca Date: September 13 Event Name: Toronto Tuesdays at JLABS Host Organization: JLABS @ Toronto Website: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/toronto-tuesdays-at-jlabs-toronto-tickets-24862640828?aff=prevmonth Description: Gear up for the JLABS @ Toronto experience with Toronto Tuesdays! Learn more about the JLABS model from the Head of JLABS @ Toronto, Rebecca Yu, and network with the JLABS @ Toronto team, regional company leaders, life science industry executives, venture capitalists, institutional investors, founders, CEOs, managers of start-ups and life science community leaders. Toronto Tuesdays provide attendees with an overview of the JLABS model, a look at JLABS @ Toronto, and provides an opportunity to network with the community! Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca Date: September 21 Event Name: Inspiring Leaders: Derek Herrera - Rebuilding Mind, Body and Business Host Organization: JLABS @ Toronto

Website: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-leaders-derek-herrera-rebuilding-mind-body-and-business-tickets-25168123535?aff=ebrowse Description: Meet Derek Herrera, Marine Captain turned entrepreneur - a man who epitomizes the idea of turning a problem into an opportunity, and a truly inspiring leader. Join JLABS for a fireside chat with Derek and experience the lessons he's learned about selflessness, resilience and recovering from seemingly insurmountable odds. The Inspiring Leaders series provides unrivaled access to been there done that industry leaders in an intimate and unique setting. The highly sought after, featured speakers share their forecasts and vision for the future as well as lessons learned from the trenches. The series is designed to be an interactive and highly educational experience for all who attend. Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca Date: September 23-24 Event Name: Canadian Hematology Conference 2016 (CHC 2016) Host Organization: CARE (Community, Academic, Research, Education) Website: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-hematology-conference-2016-chc-2016-tickets-22581693453?aff=ebrowse Description: Join CARE for the 6th annual Canadian Hematology Conference (CHC 2016), on September 23-24, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario. The Canadian Hematology Conference brings together a pan-Canadian and International faculty for a two day conference set at the Intercontinental Toronto Yorkville Hotel. Topics Include: Hodgkin's Lymphoma; Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma; Leukemia; Thrombosis; Plasma Cell Dyscrasias. Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca Date: September 30th - October 2nd, 2016 Event Name: Startup Weekend York Region Host Organization: Startup Weekend Website: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-weekend-york-region-tickets-24577162956?aff=es2 Description: Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs. Beginning with Friday night pitches and continuing through brainstorming, business plan development, and basic prototype creation, Startup Weekends culminate in Sunday night demos and presentations. Participants create working startups during the event and are able to collaborate with like-minded individuals outside of their daily networks. All teams hear talks by industry leaders and receive valuable feedback from local entrepreneurials. The weekend is centered

around action, innovation, and education. Whether you are looking for feedback on a idea, a co-founder, specific skill sets, or a team to help you execute, Startup Weekends are the perfect environment in which to test your idea and take the first steps towards launching your own startup. Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca

Montreal – Industry Events

Date: 23 Septembre 2016 Event Name: Conférence Big Data Host Organization: La Chambre de commerce italienne au Canada Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-conference-big-data-26613579934?aff=es2 Description: La Chambre de commerce italienne au Canada organise une conférence dédiée au big data, en partenariat avec Bell, et en collaboration avec le Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal (CRIM), l’Institut de valorisation des données (IVADO) et le Ministère responsable de l’accès à l’information et de la Réforme des institutions démocratiques. Cette conférence portera sur l’enjeu primordial que représente la gestion et l’analyse efficace des données générées pour les entreprises et les institutions du Québec et sera suivie par un déjeuner-conférence, avec la ministre Rita Lc de Santis comme invitée d'honneur. Conférenciers confirmés et thématiques : -Démystifier le big data : Mise en contexte et aperçu général du big data - présenté par Françoys Labonté, Directeur général du CRIM. -Le big data en pratique : panel d'experts qui abordera différents thèmes présentés par l'animateur, Bruno Guglielminetti, spécialiste des nouvelles technologies et des médias numériques : -Patrick Chassé, Directeur, Développement logiciel chez Croesus, qui offre des solutions sophistiquées de gestion de patrimoine à des institutions financières situées en Amérique du Nord. -Philippe Nieuwbourg, fondateur du site Decideo, analyste-journaliste indépendant spécialisé dans le domaine de l'informatique décisionnelle. -Perspectives d'avenir du big data - présenté par Andrea Lodi, Professeur à Polytechnique Montréal et titulaire de la Chaire d'excellence de recherche du Canada sur la science des données pour la prise de décision en temps réel (IVADO). Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca Date: October 1 Event Name: Business Technology Management (BTM) TalentMash - Quebec Host Organization: ITAC Talent Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-technology-management-btm-talentmash-quebec-tickets-24814229027?aff=ebrowse Description: Join ITAC Talent in partnership with Concorida University for our 2nd annual BTM TalentMash. This year's theme, Digital Disruption: Innovate for Competitive Advantage, will provide a platform for provocative discussion as well as a chance to learn from speakers who represent Academic and Business Professionals. A key highlight at each TalentMash event, the Career Fair, will again provide you an opportunity to meet, greet and network with Business Recruitment professionals representing over 20

national and/or global organizations. Continue visiting our website www.btmtalentmash.ca for new information and updates on Sponsors, Speakers, Exhibitors as well as this year's 2nd Annual National Competition! Contact Mitacs to register: https://helpdesk.mitacs.ca