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Welcome to Discovery. You have arrived at the brink of What’s Next in areas as diverse as cleantech, manufacturing, advanced health, digital technology, high performance computing, and aerospace.

We are delighted to bring Ontario’s innovation community together for this unmatched celebration and showcase of exciting new technologies, thought-provoking speakers and panel discussions, high-stakes pitch competitions and a show floor teaming with head-turning breakthroughs.

We’ve also made sure that Discovery is a place to do business. Whether you’re looking for investors, new partners, new customers, career contacts or some expert advice or mentoring, you’ve come to the right place. You will be joining other key players from industry, academia, government, the investment community as well as entrepreneurs and students interested in collaborative opportunities.

Thank you for being part of what promises to once again be a highly productive and memorable experience.

Michael Nobrega Chair of the Board, Ontario Centres of Excellence

Dr. Tom Corr President and CEO, Ontario Centres of Excellence

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Monday, May 12

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• Salim Ismail, Global Ambassador and Founding Executive Director, Singularity University

• Brad Templeton, Networks and Computing Chair, Singularity University

8:00 am | Registration Desk Opens | South Building

1:30 - 3:30 pm | Opening Remarks and Keynotes | hall F

• Dr. Tom Corr, President and CEO, Ontario Centres of Excellence

• Michael Nobrega, Chair of the Board, Ontario Centres of Excellence

hONOuReD GueST

his excellency the Right honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada

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• Jonathan Simmons, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, OMERS

• Mr. Yuecheng Yang, Deputy Director General, Torch High Technology Industry Development Centre, Ministry of Science and Technology of China

KeYNOTe SeSSION Singularity University introduced by Debbie Fischer, Corporate Director and Board Member, Ontario Centres of Excellence

3:30 pm | Discovery Showcase Floor Opens | diScovery Show Floor

Explore 200,000 square feet of ideas, innovations and solutions that are shaping Ontario’s future.

Join the conversation#ocediscovery

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3:45 - 6:00 pm | Government Program Overviews | innovation PartnerS theatre

The Innovation Partners Theatre provides an opportunity for government organizations to speak to their individual program offerings. Presenters from provincial and federal government organizations invite you to learn about their programs and take your questions.

3:45 - 4:00 pm | Ontario Network of entrepreneursPRESENTER:

• Susan McLean, Manager, Network Programs Unit, Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs, Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment and Ministry of Research and Innovation

4:05 - 4:20 pm | Ontario’s Risk Capital and Youth entrepreneurship InitiativesPRESENTER:

• David Meyer, Manager, Capital Programs, Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment and Ministry of Research and Innovation

4:25 - 4:40 pm | Northleaf Venture Catalyst Fund – Ontario Capital Growth CorporationPRESENTER: • Brenda hogan, Investment and Portfolio Manager, Ontario Capital Growth Corporation

4:45 - 5:00 pm | Ontario Centres of excellencePRESENTER:

• Bob Civak, Senior Vice President, Business Development Operations, Ontario Centres of Excellence

5:05 - 5:20 pm | MaRSPRESENTER: • usha Srinivasan, Vice President, Learning & Insights, MaRS

5:25 - 5:40 pm | Concierge ServicePRESENTER:

• Trish Barrow, Concierge Advisor, Concierge Service, NRC-IRAP

5:45 - 6:00 pm | Office for Social enterprisePRESENTER:

• Ryan W. Lock, Director of Innovation Policy and Planning, Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment and Ministry of Research and Innovation

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Monday, May 12

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4:00 - 5:30 pm | elevator Pitch Competition | talent theatre

Discovery’s Elevator Pitch Competition provides an opportunity for young entrepreneurs (aged 29 and under) with idea-stage companies to perfect the art of the pitch and take their business concept to the next level. Ten finalists pitch their business concept to an expert panel of judges for a top prize of $5,000.MODERATOR:

• Martin Croteau, Director, Academic Entrepreneurship, Ontario Centres of Excellence JUDGING PANEl:

• Marcus Daniels, Managing Director, Extreme Startups • Yuri Navarro, Executive Director, National Angel Capital Organization • Caroline Somers, Co-CEO Cassidy Bay Group; and Chair, Capital Angel Network• Barbara Wilkes, President, Management Initiatives Inc. 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Innovative Technologies for the healthcare System | viSion theatre

Innovative advances in medical devices and processes can enhance quality of care as well as efficiencies and cost effectiveness within the healthcare system. learn how hospitals and the private sector are collaborating to provide continuous improvement in client care.MODERATOR:

• Dr. anne Snowdon, Chair, International Centre for Health Innovation at the Richard Ivey School of Business, Western University

PANEllISTS:

• Shirlee Sharkey, Chief Executive Officer, St. Elizabeth Health Care• Gary Switzer, Chief Executive Officer, Erie St. Clair local Health Integration Network• Sachin aggarwal, Chief Executive Officer, PatientOrderSets ltd.• Gary Baksi, Vice President, Health & Wellness, NexJ Systems• Jesse Shantz, Chief Medical Officer, OMsignal 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Career Zone | diScovery Show Floor - Booth #841

Career Zone is an exclusive opportunity for students and new graduates to meet with top employers, learn about current and future job opportunities, and get expert tips on developing an attention-grabbing resume and preparing for an interview.

4:00 - 4:30 pm - lixarIT4:35 - 5:05 pm - Clearpath Robotics5:10 - 5:40 pm - Cisco Systems Canada & Johnson Controls5:45 - 6:15 pm - Myplanet Digital & Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

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4:00 - 6:15 pm | Singularity university | diScovery theatre

4:00 - 5:00 pm | artificial Intelligence and Robotics - Singularity universityArtificial Intelligence is accelerating at an exponential rate and integrating into all aspects of our lives. AI systems are currently able to perform highly specialized tasks that were previously the realm of highly trained individuals and as a result, AI is disrupting traditional business models while creating innovation advantages for smaller and nimbler companies, start-ups and grass root organizations. This session will address AI, human-robot interactions, micro- and nano-machines, applications in home, transportation, entertainment and space, as well as trends, ethics and the “what if” of runaway AI.MODERATOR:

• Terry Stuart, Chief Innovation Officer, Deloitte CanadaPRESENTER:

• Brad Templeton, Networks and Computing Chair, Singularity University

5:15 - 6:15 pm | Disruptive and exponential Opportunity - What happens Next?Exponential growth in biotechnology, bioinformatics and personalized medicine, breakthroughs in renewable energy production, and grand challenges such as food and water security – the common thread is innovatively applied analytics of big data to not only increase efficiencies but also mitigate risk. This session will address the synthesis of Big Data and disruptive technologies.MODERATOR:

• Terry Stuart, Chief Innovation Officer, Deloitte CanadaPRESENTER:

• Salim Ismail, Global Ambassador and Founding Executive Director, Singularity University

ASk An experTFosters business connections between experienced

captains of industry and small- to medium-sized businesses looking to expand their companies, launch their

idea/product or individuals seeking corporate advice.

Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with investors, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, professional services and

innovation support experts.

Take your future into your own hands. Visit booth 803 and sign up now!

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Monday, May 12

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4:00 - 6:00 pm | ask an expert | diScovery Show Floor - Booth #803

Meet expert investors, entrepreneurs, innovation agents, professional services and export specialists - book one-on-one meetings.

4:00 - 6:00 pm | Young entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch | neXt theatre

Discovery is pleased to host the second edition of Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch, a competition for Ontario high school students presented in collaboration with the Government of Ontario and Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) as part of the Youth Jobs Strategy. Finalists, chosen through a combination of public and expert voting based on a two-minute video, will pitch their ideas in front of a live audience and a judging panel comprised of young, influential entrepreneurs.MODERATOR:

Rachel Simeon, Director, Entrepreneurship Branch, Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment JUDGING PANEl:

• alex Levy, CEO & Lead Designer, MyVoice Inc.

• Katherine hague, Co-Founder, Shoplocket

• ella Mar, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Invest Ottawa

• Bilal Khan, Managing Director, oneeleven

• Donovan Dill, Manager, YES Entrepreneurial Programs 5:15 - 5:45 pm | Open Innovation – The executive Sessions | viSion theatre

C-level business leaders present future directions for their companies, innovation objectives and requirements and opportunities for collaboration in R&D and supply chain.PRESENTER:

• Rav Kumar, Vice President, R&D Operations and Business Development, GlaxoSmithKline

5:45 - 6:15 pm | International Delegation – China | talent theatre

learn about collaborative partnerships between Ontario and China that promote Sino-Canadian scientific and innovation collaboration and exchange opportunities and meet some of China’s most prominent investors.

Join the conversation#ocediscovery

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We hope you enjoyed day one

5:50 - 6:20 pm | Open Innovation – The executive Sessions | viSion theatre

C-level business leaders present future directions for their companies, innovation objectives and requirements and opportunities for collaboration in R&D and supply chain.PRESENTER:

• Mike andrade, Executive Vice President, Diversified Markets, Celestica

6:15 - 7:30 pm | Opening Night Networking Reception | diScovery Show Floor

Please join us on the Discovery showcase floor for the evening reception.

During the reception, the Career Zone Booth #841 will be dedicated to connecting employers with talent.

Thank you for being part of

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Tuesday, May 13Morning Sessions

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8:00 am | Registration Desk Opens | South Building

9:00 - 9:10 am | Opening Remarks | diScovery theatre

• The honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

9:10 - 10:00 am | 3D Manufacturing: Beyond the hype | diScovery theatre

3D printers are now available at retail. It’s not the machines that are disruptive but the design thinking of digital/physical convergence and imagination creating tools applied to new opportunities in the supply, manufacturing and retail chains that is the true game changer.

Assumptions of restraints and new levels of freedom and creativity in manufacturing will be discussed, including emerging opportunities for entrepreneurs. MODERATOR:

• Dan Misener, Producer, SPARK; National Technology Columnist, CBC RadioPANEllISTS:

• Ryan Schmidt, Research Scientist and Head of Design and Fabrication, Autodesk Research• John MacDonald, Regional Account Manager, Canada, Solid Concepts Inc. • Paul Banwatt, General Counsel, Matterform Inc.• Fanny Sie, Manager, Technology & Venture Development, MaRS Innovation• Gary Biermann, Senior Staff Researcher, Technology Transition Corporate Engineering

and Technology, lockheed Martin

9:00 - 11:30 am | Investor Pitch Competition | talent theatre

Time is precious for venture capitalists and angel investors, and for entrepreneurs seeking capital, making an unforgettable first impression is crucial. Discovery’s Investor Pitch Competition offers Entrepreneurs of all ages an invaluable opportunity for a face-to-face with leading VC’s and angel investors to deliver a compelling overview of their investment-ready company in 15 minutes or less. The winner takes home $25,000 in prizes ($10,000 cash and $15,000 in professional services).MODERATOR:

• Nicholas Parker, Founding Managing Partner, Global Acceleration Partners Inc.JUDGING PANEl:

• Colin Kelleher, President, Kelleher Financial Inc.• Vicki Saunders, Founder, SheEO• Gideon hayden, Associate, OMERS Ventures• anil Joshi, Partner, Unicorn India Venture, India

• Barry Gekiere, Managing Director, MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund

• andrew abouchar, Partner, Tech Capital Partners Inc.

• Jeromy Xue, Founding Partner & Managing Director, TusPark Ventures, China

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Tuesday, May 13Morning Sessions

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9:00 - 11:30 am | David McFadden energy entrepreneur Challenge | neXt theatre

Seven finalists pitch their concepts for the honour of being the first recipient of the David McFadden Energy Entrepreneur Challenge. The winner receives $25,000 to support their concept.MODERATOR:

• Sean Conway, Visiting Fellow, Centre for Urban Energy, Ryerson University JUDGING PANEl:

• David McFadden, Chair, International, Partner, Gowlings laFleur Henderson llP

• Brian armstrong, Corporate Director and Vice Chair, Ontario Centres of Excellence

• Cara Clairman, President and CEO, Plug’n Drive

• Carole Champion, Director, Industrial Engagement, Ontario Centres of Excellence

9:00 - 9:30 am | Open Innovation – The executive Sessions | viSion theatre

C-level business leaders present future directions for their companies, innovation objectives and requirements and opportunities for collaboration in R&D and supply chain.PRESENTER:

• anthony Gallo, Vice President, Customer Experience Management (CEM), OpenText

9:30 - 11:35 am | Government Program Overviews | innovation PartnerS theatre

The Innovation Partners Theatre provides an opportunity for government organizations to speak to their individual program offerings. Presenters from provincial and federal government organizations invite you to learn about their programs and take your questions.

9:30 - 9:55 am | Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP)PRESENTER:

• helen Braiter, Director, BCIP

10:00 - 10:15 am | Networks of Centres of excellence (NCe)PRESENTER:

• Lisa Drouillard, Deputy Director, NCE Secretariat

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10:20 - 10:35 am | Canada Revenue agency (CRa) - Scientific Research & experimental Development (SR&eD)PRESENTER:

• Lynda Sturgeoff, Research and Technology Manager, SR&ED, CRA

10:40 - 10:55 am | Natural Sciences and engineering Research Council (NSeRC)PRESENTER:

• Tibor Turi, Manager, Ontario Regional Office, NSERC

11:00 - 11:15 am | Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)PRESENTER:

• Dumitru Olariu, Business Development Officer, CIPO

11:20 - 11:35 am | Strategic Initiatives unit (SIu) - Federal economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor)PRESENTER:

• Jane Karhi, Manager, SIU, FedNor

9:40 - 10:10 am | Open Innovation – The executive Sessions | viSion theatre

C-level business leaders present future directions for their companies, innovation objectives and requirements and opportunities for collaboration in R&D and supply chain.PRESENTER:

• eugene Roman, Senior Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Technology Officer, Canadian Tire Corporation, ltd.

10:00 - 12:00 pm | ask an expert | diScovery Show Floor - Booth #803

Meet expert investors, entrepreneurs, innovation agents, and professional services and export specialists - book one-on-one meetings.

10:00 - 12:00 pm | Career Zone | diScovery Show Floor - Booth #841

Career Zone is an exclusive opportunity for students and new graduates to meet with top employers, learn about current and future job opportunities, and get expert tips on developing an attention-grabbing resume and preparing for an interview.

10:00 - 10:30 am - HP Canada10:35 - 11:05 am - KeliRo Company Inc. & Cosella-Dorken Products, Inc.11:25 - 11:55 am - Hoffmann-la Roche ltd. & BIOREM

Join the conversation#ocediscovery

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Tuesday, May 13Morning Sessions

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10:30 - 12:00 pm | Cybersecurity – Issues and Opportunities | diScovery theatre

Information technology is universal and protecting data and infrastructure that our economy and society depend on is of paramount importance. The market for cybersecurity solutions is projected to almost double to $120B by 2017 in response. This panel will address the expertise, preparation and opportunities for cooperation across security types, services and technologies and challenge industry to think outside the box in the development of new approaches to dealing with cybersecurity. MODERATOR:

• Jeff Tracey, Director of Business Development, VENUS Cybersecurity CorporationPANEllISTS:

• Daniel Tobok, Managing Director, Security Consulting and Forensics, Telus Security Solutions, Telus

• Paul Milkman, Senior Vice President, Technology Risk Management and Information Security, TD Bank Group

• Ray Boisvert, President and CEO, I-Sec Integrated Strategies (ISECIS)

• eugene Roman, Senior Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Technology Officer, Canadian Tire Corporation, ltd.

• Doug Thomas, Vice President, Information and Technology Services and CIO, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

• Dr. Michele Mosca, Deputy Director, Institute for Quantum Computing

10:50 - 11:20 am | Open Innovation – The executive Sessions | viSion theatre

C-level business leaders present future directions for their companies, innovation objectives and requirements and opportunities for collaboration in R&D and supply chain.PRESENTER:

• Ronnie Miller, President and CEO, Hoffmann-la Roche ltd.

11:30 - 12:00 pm | Open Innovation – The executive Sessions | viSion theatre

C-level business leaders present future directions for their companies, innovation objectives and requirements and opportunities for collaboration in R&D and supply chain.PRESENTER:

• Mike ansley, Vice President, Business Markets, Cisco Systems Canada

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Tuesday, May 13Afternoon Sessions

12:00 - 2:00 pm | Luncheon | hall F

• Master of Ceremonies – Dr. Tom Corr, President and CEO, Ontario Centres of Excellence

KeYNOTe SPeaKeR

• Steve Blank, Godfather of the Lean Startup method, Silicon Valley entrepreneur expert and author of The Startup Owners Manual (2012). Steve will appear via closed circuit on the main stage for a moderated conversation and Q&A session. Hosted by Rick Spence, writer, speaker and Financial Post entrepreneurship columnist.

AWARDS PRESENTATIONS:

• Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch High School Competition Awards

• Elevator Pitch Competition Award

• Investor Pitch Competition Award

• Inaugural David McFadden Energy Entrepreneur Challenge Award

CaReeR ZONe Meet an employer

Students & New Grads should visit the Career Zone!

Meet aN eMployer • Career CouNSellor luCy KeatiNG

jobpoStiNGS.Ca • the NetworKiNG reCeptioN

SiGN up Now!Visit Career Zone, Booth #841 or use our Mobile App to guarantee your meeting

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Tuesday, May 13Afternoon Sessions

2:00 - 3:00 pm | Innovative Designs for accessibility (IDea) Student Competition | neXt theatre

Come check out the IDeAs of the future! The Council of Ontario Universities, in partnership with the Government of Ontario, is proud to present the third annual Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition. We are pleased to announce that this year’s event will be hosted by Rob Snoek, former Canadian Paralympic Champion, and will feature a BONUS prize for the submission that best addresses a barrier in Para-sport and Active living.

The IDeA competition is also pleased to welcome special guests, Bonnie Patterson, President and CEO of the Council of Ontario Universities and Max Blouw, Chair of the Council of Ontario Universities. We invite you to join us to hear the top finalists from across Ontario present their innovative, cost-effective and practical solutions to accessibility to a judging panel of accessibility experts, followed by the announcement of this year’s top IDeA winners!

CHAIR OF SElECTION PANEl:

• alfred Spencer, Director, Outreach and Strategic Initiatives, Accessibility Directorate of Ontario SElECTION PANEl:

• Monica ackermann, Accessibility Consultant, AccessAbility

• Brian McLean, President, Achilles Canada

• Tim Inglis, Winner of the 2013 IDeA Competition

• Robyn Parashyniak, Development Officer, Variety Village

• Susan Ruptash, Principal and Accessibility Specialist, Quadrangle Architects

2:00 - 3:00 pm | The Physics of Innovation: Putting “Quantum” Into Context | diScovery theatre

Why the buzz about everything quantum? This session shares how scientists have unlocked mysteries in nature for centuries, and why today’s explorations into quantum physics are propelling new fundamental insights about our world and setting the stage for revolutionary technologies of the future.MODERATOR:

• Michael Duschenes, Chief Operating Officer, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical PhysicsPANEllISTS:

• Dr. Damian Pope, Senior Manager, Scientific Outreach, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

• Dr. Martin Laforest, Senior Manager, Scientific Outreach, Institute for Quantum Computing

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Tuesday, May 13Afternoon Sessions

2:00 - 4:00 pm | ask an expert | diScovery Show Floor - Booth #803

Meet expert investors, entrepreneurs, innovation agents, and professional services and export specialists - book one-on-one meetings.

2:00 - 4:15 pm | Career Zone | diScovery Show Floor - Booth #841

Career Zone is an exclusive opportunity for students and new graduates to meet with top employers, learn about current and future job opportunities, and get expert tips on developing an attention-grabbing resume and preparing for an interview.

2:00 - 2:30 pm - Waste Management & AMD Canada3:10 - 3:40 pm - Career Foundation3:45 - 4:15 pm - liricco Technologies llC & Johnson Controls

2:00 - 3:00 pm | Connecting Ontario Companies to Market Opportunities in China | talent theatre

How do Ontario’s companies expand into the China market? What are the market opportunities and R&D investment focuses in China? How to best collaborate with Chinese partners? What are the local resources to help Ontario companies when they come to China and what are the best practices? MODERATOR:

• Mr. John Solonika, President & CEO, Health Technology Exchange (HTX)PANEllISTS:

• Mr. Mu hu, Director, International Cooperation Division, Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality

• Mr. Ning Yang, Deputy Director, Guangdong Science and Technology Exchange Center

• Ms. Yuanyuan hua, General Manager, Tianjin Binhai International Technology Commercialization Centre

• Mr. Xiucheng hu, Deputy-Director General, Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province

2:15 - 2:45 pm | Open Innovation – The executive Sessions | viSion theatre

C-level business leaders present future directions for their companies, innovation objectives and requirements and opportunities for collaboration in R&D and supply chain.PRESENTER:

• Pat horgan, Vice President, Manufacturing, Development & Operations, IBM Canada ltd.

Join the conversation#ocediscovery

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Tuesday, May 13Afternoon Sessions

2:20 - 3:35 pm | Government Program Overviews | innovation PartnerS theatre

The Innovation Partners Theatre provides an opportunity for government organizations to speak to their individual program offerings. Presenters from provincial and federal government organizations invite you to learn about their programs and take your questions.

2:20 - 2:35 pm: Federal economic Development agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)PRESENTER:

• Taras hollyer, Director, Program Policy and Innovation, FedDev Ontario

2:40 - 2:55 pm: National Research Council – Industrial Research assistance ProgramPRESENTER:

• Manfred hubert, Director, Ontario St. Clair Region, NRC IRAP

3:00 - 3:15 pm: Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)PRESENTER:

• Jasmin Ganie-hobbs, Senior Manager, BDC

3:20 - 3:35 pm: export Development Canada (eDC)PRESENTER:

• Chris evans, Senior Account Manager, EDC

3:15 - 4:15 pm | First Steps in exporting | talent theatre

This seminar will provide information on key government programs, services and resources available to new and potential exporters and will provide an overview of web resources, practical issues, preliminary market research and export planning.

SPEAKER:

• Maggie Weaver, Secretariat, Ontario-Canada Export Forum

3:45 - 5:15 pm | Doing Business with Government: an Overview of Federal and Provincial Procurement | innovation PartnerS theatre

PRESENTERS:

• Manny argiropoulos, Chief, SME Stakeholder Engagement, Office of Small and Medium Enterprises, Public Works and Government Services Canada

• Kevin Fox, Senior Procurement Consultant, Supply Chain Ontario, Ministry of Government Services

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Tuesday, May 13Afternoon Sessions

4:00 - 5:00 pm | hyperconnectivity and the Internet of everything | diScovery theatre

The Internet of Everything, the connectivity of people, data and things, is predicted to be five to 10 times more impactful than the entire Internet revolution and a $19-trillion global opportunity over the next decade. The tools needed to enable the Internet of Everything will result in cost savings, increased productivity, new revenues and enhanced citizen experiences.

This panel will examine the exponential opportunities for business, networked individualism and what it means to live in a hyper-connected world.MODERATOR:

• Michael J. O’Farrell, Founder, The Mobile InstitutePANEllISTS:

• Victor Garcia, Fellow, Bell Business Markets

• Victor Woo, General Manager, Internet of Things, Industry Transformation, Cisco Systems Canada

• anabel Quan-haase, Associate Professor, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University

• hélène Joncas, Vice President, Business Development and Strategy, Central and Eastern Canada, Wavefront

4:00 - 5:00 pm | Cross-sector Innovation and the Convergence of Disruptive Technologies | viSion theatre

The convergence of disruptive technologies is causing companies to enter new spaces, challenges and opportunities and leading to the formation of new partnership ecosystems.

This session will feature how technologies adapted outside of traditional sectors are enabling innovative new applications and enhanced competitiveness for companies embracing disruptive convergence. MODERATOR:

Fred Christie, Independent Aviation & Aerospace ProfessionalPANEllISTS:

• Per aage Lysee, CEO and Founder, lumigreen AS; President, Intravision System Inc.

• Doug Morrison, President & CEO, Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI)

• Gary Biermann, Senior Staff Researcher, Technology Transition Corporate Engineering and Technology, lockheed Martin

6:00 pm | Showcase Floor Closes

ThAnk you for ATTenDing

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Tuesday, May 13Afternoon Sessions

2015April 27-28

Celebrating 10 Years

of Innovation

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Collaboration sponsor rEgistration sponsors

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about Ontario Centres of excellence (OCe)• In partnership with industry and academia, OCE co-invests to

commercialize innovation originating in the province’s colleges, universities and research hospitals.

• OCE connects the dots between industry and academia while providing and identifying additional sources for funding and support. It all comes back to the province’s main goal: ensuring the best ideas get the support they need to get to market.

• OCE fosters a culture of entrepreneurship through programs that help young entrepreneurs develop business skills and launch new companies.

• OCE is a member of Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE), Ontario’s revitalized, client-focused, province-wide innovation network.

TORONTO | MISSISSAUGA | OTTAWA | WATERlOO | WINDSOR | lONDON | HAMIlTON | MARKHAM | OSHAWA

www.oce-ontario.org | [email protected] | Toll Free: 1.866.759.6014

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