Agenda

AGENDA
MAY 18 - 19, 2011
METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE
May 18, 2011
8:30 a.m.
Registration Desk Opens
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Opening Luncheon | HALL F
Sean Conway, Chair of the Board, Ontario Centres of Excellence and Public Policy Adviser, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
Dr. Tom Corr, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Centres of Excellence
Discovery is pleased to welcome Ontario’s Global Water Leadership Summit and Ontario
Projection: Advances in 3D event participants.
Introduced by:
Acknowledged by:
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2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Keynote Speakers
The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario
Sean Conway, Chair of the Board, Ontario Centres of Excellence and Public Policy Adviser,
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
Michael Nobrega, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Municipal Employees
Retirement System (OMERS)
David G. Thomson, Founder and Chairman, The Blueprint Growth Institute
David Henderson, Honourary Summit Chair, Ontario’s Global Water Leadership Summit and
Managing Director, XPV Capital Corporation
Ralph Palumbo, Vice President, Ontario, Insurance Bureau of Canada
Discovery Showcase Floor Opens
Explore 200,000 sq. feet of ideas, innovations and solutions that are shaping Ontario’s future.
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2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Is Ontario Ready For Plug-In Electric Vehicles? | Gowlings Theatre
The transportation sector is shifting to adopt alternate fuels - partly to deal with rising oil
prices, and partly to improve air quality and address climate change issues. The electrified
‘plug-in’ vehicles that most automakers are rolling-out now or in the near future are a key
driver of this transformation. Many North American regions have a single organization
charged with ensuring their jurisdiction has the grid capacity and functionality to deliver
electric fuel to this new class of vehicles. The purpose of this session is to determine just how
prepared Ontario is to meet this challenge, to identify potential obstacles and to compare our
circumstances to other areas.
Moderator:
Panel:
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Cara Clairman, Vice President, Sustainable Development, Ontario Power Generation
Sandy Di Felice, Director, External Affairs, Toyota Canada Inc.
Tom Odell, Manager, Electric Vehicles, Toronto Hydro
Phil Petsinis, Manager, Government Relations, GM Canada
Alec Tsang, Senior Technology Strategist, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, BC Hydro
Ontario Commercialization Initiatives In Medical Technology | OMERS Theatre
This session will highlight major recent initiatives including EXCITE (Excellence in Clinical
Innovation and Technology Evaluation, a proposed global centre of excellence for medical
technology field evaluation with a goal of attracting companies worldwide), CImTec (The
Centre for Imaging Technology Commercialization), IBM Smarter Canada and other examples
of government/industry/academic collaboration to support innovation in advanced health.
Presenters:
John Soloninka, President and Chief Executive Officer, Health Technology Exchange
Don Aldridge, General Manager, Research and Life Sciences, IBM Canada
Dr. Aaron Fenster, Centre Director, The Centre for Imaging Technology Commercialization
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2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Innovation Partners Presentations | Ryerson Innovation Theatre
The Ryerson Innovation Theatre is host to private and public sector organizations which
offer advice on financing, exporting, government procurement and program support for the
innovation community.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
3:35 - 4:05 p.m.
4:10 - 4:25 p.m.
Ontario Exports - International Trade Branch, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
Pamela Kanter, Manager, International Trade Branch
Panel: Rick Segal, Fixmo
James Kinnaird, TecGarde
Learn how Ontario-based companies can leverage the high quality, cost-effective export development
programs of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. International Trade Branch
market specialists and Ontario companies will share their expertise on tackling international markets.
There will be time to ask questions.
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)
Jim Feir, Director and Senior Trade Commissioner, Ontario Region
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service can help your company succeed globally and lower your
costs of doing business through four key services: Preparing for International Markets; Assessing
Market Potential; Finding Qualified Contacts; Resolving Problems.
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Dumitru Olariu, Business Development Officer
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), an agency of Industry Canada, is a prime source of
information to help you understand the strategic value of intellectual property (IP) and to support you in turning
your innovation ideas into tangible assets in the marketplace. CIPO administers the IP regime in Canada and is
here to serve innovators, inventors, and creators to accelerate our economy.
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2:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Innovation Partners Overviews | Discovery Innovation Theatre
The Discovery Innovation Theatre provides an opportunity for government organizations to
speak to their individual program offerings. Presenters from municipal, provincial and federal
government organizations invite you to learn about their programs and take your questions.
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.
2:50 - 3:05 p.m.
3:10 - 3:25 p.m.
3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
3:50 - 4:05 p.m.
4:10 - 4:25 p.m.
4:30 - 4:45 p.m.
2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Ministry of Research and Innovation – Ontario Research Fund
Dr. Amy Cook, Senior Policy Advisor
Ministry of Research and Innovation – Ontario Capital Growth Corporation
Brenda M. Hogan, Investment & Portfolio Manager
Ontario Network of Excellence
Mark Roseman, Manager, Ontario Network of Excellence
Ontario Centres of Excellence
Bob Civak, Senior Vice President, Business Development Operations
MaRS
Don Duval, Vice President of Business Services
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Jean-Claude Gavrel, Associate Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of
Canada and Director, Networks of Centres of Excellence
Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Tibor Turi, Manager, NSERC Ontario
Student Connections Competition | Talent Theatre
Each year, Ontario’s best student researchers showcase their final-year college and university
undergraduate Connections projects to a panel of judges at OCE’s Discovery conference.
These final year undergrads have been working with industry partners to address technology
problems currently affecting industry. This year, Connections participants are eligible to win
one of three $2,000 cash prizes as the best university, college or Ontario Power Authority
(OPA) energy conservation projects.
Judges:
Sue Abu-Hakima, Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Amika Mobile Corporation
Jenni Myllynen, Manager – Funds, Market Transformation, Ontario Power Authority
Claude Haw, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI)
William McClean, Corporate Director
Sarah Thorne, President and Partner, Thorne Butte: Decision Partners Inc.
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
From Golf Balls To Solar Energy: How The Chemical Industry Is Impacting
Everyday Life | OMERS Theatre
From solar energy to hydrogen fuels to e-ink, chemistry impacts our everyday lives. In
recognition of the International Year of Chemistry, this panel will highlight the benefit of
chemistry in shaping our economy and environment. Panellists come together from the
diversity of sectors in the continuum of the innovation economy - academia, government,
industry - to discuss these important issues.
Moderator:
Panel:
4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
Dr. Molly Shoichet, Canada Research Chair in Tissue Engineering and Professor of Chemical Engineering
& Applied Chemistry, Chemistry and Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto
Dr. Tim Bender, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Dr. Sean MacKinnon, Research Officer, Functional Polymer Systems, Industrial Materials Institute,
National Research Council
Dr. Emily Moore, Director of Technology Development, Hatch
Dr. Hwee Ng, Laboratory Manager, Scale-up Engineering, Xerox Research Centre Canada, Xerox Labs
Ontario’s Global Water Leadership Summit Summary | Amphitheatre
A panel of experts will review the findings and outcomes of Ontario’s Global Water
Leadership Summit, focusing on the ideas generated in water innovation.
Moderator:
Panel:
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
David Henderson, Honourary Summit Chair, Ontario’s Global Water Leadership Summit and Managing
Director, XPV Capital Corporation
Mia Javier, Analyst – Water Technologies, Cleantech Group
Laura Shenkar, Principal, The Artemis Project
Trevor Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer, Global Water Resources
Prospering From Ontario’s Technology Transfer Partnerships:
An Industry-Academic Perspective | Gowlings Theatre
The Technology Transfer Partnerships program is an important component of the Ontario
innovation program spectrum. This panel has been selected from the many successes across
Ontario. They highlight how businesses have successfully partnered with Ontario’s innovation
network: universities, colleges, and research hospitals.
Moderator:
Panel:
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Keith Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vive Nano
Dr. Stephen Brown, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry / School of Environmental Studies,
Queen’s University
David Dolphin, Managing Director, ENDETEC (Veolia Water)
Simon Goulet, Chief Operating Officer, Therapeutic Monitoring Systems
Joe Irvine, Director Technology Transfer and Business Enterprise, University of Ottawa
Trish Dryden, Associate Vice-President, Research and Corporate Planning, Centennial College
John Tuerk, Founder, Blue Heron Systems Ltd.
Reception | Hall G
Please join us on the Discovery showcase floor for the evening reception.
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Ontario Projection: Advances in 3D
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Keynote: The 3D Consumer Experience – Platforms Evolution | 3D Theatre
Stereo 3D has recaptured the interest of cinema buffs. Thanks to the advent of digital
capture and projection refinements, the quality of the viewing experience has been
drastically improved. Stereo 3D is ready to enter consumers lives through TV and mobile
devices. However, while content distribution is progressing well, content availability is largely
bottlenecked. The question is, has technology performed its duty or should we expect
more? Moderator:
Panel:
3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Mark Greenspan, Chief Operating Officer, Achilles Media
Fred Mattocks, General Manager, Media Operations and Technology, CBC
Indra Laksono, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, ViXS
Roman Kroitor, Chairman and Founder, Janro Imaging Labs and Co-Founder, IMAX
2D To Stereo 3D Conversion: Case Study | 3D Theatre
This presentation features an overview of the conversion workflow and describes technical
and artistic trade-offs necessary to produce high-quality content for cinematic projection.
Examples will be taken from Simex-Iwerks’ commercial library.
Speaker:
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Richard Needham, Creative Director, Synthesiz3D
2D To Stereo 3D Conversion: Why Does(n’t) It Work And
What Is The Business Case? | 3D Theatre
Conversion has become an integral part of the toolset film makers use for special effects,
for dealing with difficult scenes, or as full production decisions. Converting the extensive
international 2D library could be a golden opportunity. What is the business case behind
conversion? Could poor quality images stifle the market? What are the monetization
possibilities for this “new” content?
Moderator:
Panel:
Don Carmody, President, Don Carmody Productions
Paul Judkins, Director, Technical Film Projects and Software Architect, IMAX
Lon Molnar, Chief Executive Officer and VFX Supervisor, Intelligent Creatures
Remko Noteboom, Chief Technology Officer, SouthPaw Technology
Steve Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, EyeON
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May 19, 2011
7:00 a.m.
Registration Desk Opens – Discovery Showcase Floor Opens
Explore 200,000 sq. feet of ideas, innovations and solutions that are shaping Ontario’s future.
8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Keynote Speaker | Amphitheatre
Bill Buxton, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research and
Author of Sketching User Experiences
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Innovative Transportation For A Sustainable Future | Gowlings Theatre
The development of sustainable transportation faces many challenges. Starting where fuel
originates and how it is processed to delivering safe, efficient and accessible transit, the
problem of how to move people efficiently requires creative solutions. In this panel, our
participants will consider designs for innovative transportation systems that provide efficient
and environmentally friendly local- and long-distance people movement.
Moderator:
Panel:
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
David Pascoe, Vice President Engineering, The Americas, Magna International
Richard Wallace, Director, Transportation Systems Analysis, Center for Automotive Research
Jonathan Hack, Manager - Strategic Technology Engineering, University and Government Relations,
Bombardier Aerospace
Glenn Miller, Vice President Education and Research, The Canadian Urban Institute
Kurtis McBride, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Miovision
Elevator Pitch Competition | OMERS Theatre
Got a few minutes? That’s all aspiring entrepreneurs get when they make their best pitch to
some of Canada’s leading venture capitalists and angel investors.
Moderator:
Judges:
Nicholas Parker, Chairman, Cleantech Group LLC
Jean-Claude Gavrel, Associate Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of
Canada and Director, Networks of Centres of Excellence
Jane Jantzi, Director, Business Development, Deloitte LLP
Colin Kelleher, President, Kelleher Financial Inc.
Barbara Wilkes, Managing Partner, Management Initiatives Inc.
Andrew Abouchar, Partner, Tech Capital Partners Inc.
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9:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Student Oral Competition | Talent Theatre
Ontario’s “Next Generation” Innovators compete live. University and college research
students will compete for cash prizes by pitching their leading-edge research project,
presenting why industry needs their research and what the potential impact of their work.
Presentations are five minutes followed by a two-minute question period from a panel of
judges. The winner takes home $2,500, second place $1,500 and third place $1,000.
Judges:
9:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Lucy Keating, Co-Founder and Partner, Commexus Inc.
Toby Heaps, Editor in Chief, Corporate Knights Inc.
Dr. Rui Resendes, Executive Director, GreenCentre Canada
Steve Currie, Vice President Business Services, Communitech
Innovation Partners Overviews | Discovery Innovation Theatre
The Discovery Innovation Theatre provides an opportunity for government organizations to
speak to their individual program offerings. Presenters from municipal, provincial and federal
government organizations invite you to learn about their programs and take your questions.
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.
9:50 - 10:05 a.m.
10:10 - 10:25 a.m.
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
10:50 - 11:05 a.m.
11:10 - 11:25 a.m.
Federal Economic Development Agency (FedDev)
Taras Hollyer, Director, Program Policy and Innovation, Federal Economic Development Agency
for Southern Ontario
National Research Council - Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
Tom Matulis, Director, NCR Ontario Region
International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada (ISTP Canada)
Bharat Rudra, Country Manager for India & Brazil
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
Zoltan Tompa, Regional Director, Partnerships
MITACS – Accelerate Internship Program in partnership with Ontario Centres of Excellence
Rebecca Bourque, Business Development Director, MITACS
Roxy Hamilton, Program Development Manager, Ontario Centres of Excellence
Canada’s Advanced Research and Innovation Network (CANARIE)
Harry Sharma, Market Researcher/Policy Analyst
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9:30 - 11:05 a.m.
Innovation Partners Presentations | Ryerson Innovation Theatre
The Ryerson Innovation Theatre is host to private and public sector organizations which
offer advice on financing, exporting, government procurement and program support for the
innovation community.
9:30 - 9:50 a.m.
9:55 - 10:15 a.m.
10:20 - 10:40 a.m.
10:45 - 11:05 a.m.
National Angel Capital Organization
Andrew Wilkes, Co-Chair, National Angel Capital Organization
Scott MacCannell, President, York Angel Investors Inc
Venture Capitalist Perspective
Bridgescale
Derek Smyth, Managing Director
Business Development Bank of Canada
Michael Mahon, Director, Venture Capital Strategic Initiatives
Microsoft Canada Inc.
Gladstone Grant, Vice President, Developer and Platform Group
Microsoft BizSpark Program: Canadian startups have taken their solutions to market in a quick
and cost-effective fashion by being members of the Microsoft BizSpark program. This program
helps Canadian startups succeed by giving them access to Microsoft software development tools,
connecting them with key industry players, including investors, and providing marketing visibility to
help entrepreneurs start a business.
10:45 - 12:00 p.m. A Smart Grid Future For Ontario The Role For Private Industry | Gowlings Theatre
As electric utilities in this province lay out their projected plans for implementing an Ontario
Smart Grid Strategy, the need for contributions from private sector partners and suppliers
becomes increasingly evident. Of particular interest will be the inclusion of non-traditional
industries into the electricity sector such as telecoms, IT suppliers and energy management
‘behind the meter’ service providers. The purpose of this panel is to explore the contributing
roles that these respective industries will fill as specific innovative technology needs are
identified as part of a Smart Grid deployment.
Moderator:
Panel:
Sean Conway, Chair of the Board, Ontario Centres of Excellence and Public Policy Adviser,
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
Ron Dizy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Enbala Power Networks
Scott Fawcett, SAP
Dr. Yannick Julliard, Global Business Development, Siemens Canada
Don Tench, Director, Market Assessment and Compliance, Independent Electricity System Operator
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10:45 - 12:00 p.m. Exemplary And Emerging Models In Commercialization | Amphitheatre
At the inaugural International Commercialization Forum, held in Ottawa in March, a group
of thought leaders and practitioners from 18 countries discussed exemplary practices in
commercializing research outcomes and effective innovation models. Participants shared
the most compelling novel ideas to improve the state of global innovation. At the Forum’s
conclusion, 48 organizations with a common vision focused on openly sharing knowledge
and expertise, formally established the International Commercialization Alliance to work
together on projects of global interest. This session will provide a synopsis of thoughtprovoking insights gained from the discussions and an overview of the Alliance established
and where it goes from here.
Moderator:
Panel:
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Mario Thomas, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Programs and Partnerships, Ontario Centres of
Excellence and Managing Director, OCE’s Centre for Commercialization of Research
Richard Bendis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Innovation America (USA)
Ari Huczkowski, Chief Executive Officer, Otaniemi Marketing Ltd. (Finland)
George Ross, Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation and
Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services
Nava Swersky Sofer, Co-Chair, NanoIsrael (Israel)
App Revolution: Consumer Or Corporate –
Where Is The New Gold Rush | OMERS Theatre
A look into the hottest Canadian mobile trends, apps, tablets and what’s driving new
Canadian developers to build mobile focused start-ups. It’s no secret that the mobile industry
is surging at an astronomical rate, come find out what’s hot here in Canada. Our panel will
speak to mobile trends, funding, innovation and discuss how Canada is making a name for
itself in the rapidly changing world of information on the go.
Moderator:
Panel:
11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Kunal Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Polar Mobile
Amar Varma, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Extreme Venture Partners
Anand Agarawala, Product Manager, Android System UI, Google
Krista Napier, Senior Analyst, Canadian Digital Media & Emerging Technology, IDC Canada
Ministry Of Research and Innovation (MRI)
Speed Mentoring Event | Government of Ontario Area
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12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Luncheon And Awards Ceremony | HALL F
Dr. Tom Corr, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Centres of Excellence
Luncheon Keynote Address
The Honourable Glen Murray, Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation
Moderator:
Introduced by:
Acknowledged by:
Sheldon Levy, President and Vice Chancellor, Ryerson University
Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, Chief Executive Officer, MaRS Discovery District
Competition Awards Presentation
Winners of the Student Oral, Connections and Elevator Pitch competitions take the stage to
receive awards.
Colin Andersen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Power Authority
2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Meet An Investor Hour | Directly outside the OMERS Theatre
Calling all entrepreneurs! Now’s your chance to meet one-on-one with experienced investors
from the digital media, life sciences and clean-tech community. Each investor has a track
record of supporting new, innovative companies and is willing to provide advice and valuable
guidance to entrepreneurs. Visit www.ocediscovery.com to book a meeting or just show-up
for your chance to network.
2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Smart Grid Security And Privacy | Gowlings Theatre
As we develop and digitize the electric grid, the twinned sleeper issues of security and
privacy become a critical concern. This session will raise our understanding of the issues and
explore the challenges of security necessary to ensure the integrity and reliability of the grid
while respecting consumer privacy.
Moderator:
Panel:
Paul Murphy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Independent Electricity System Operator and
Chair of the Ontario Smart Grid Forum
Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Commissioner, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Doug Westlund, Chief Executive Officer, N-Dimension Solutions
Jon Norman, Director – Transmission and Distribution Policy, Ontario Ministry of Energy
Daniel Thanos, Chief Cyber Security Architect, GE Digital Energy
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2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Developing Talent To Support Ontario’s Innovation Ecosystem | Talent Theatre
Working together to build a talent pipeline that supports Ontario’s innovation ecosystem, a
number of Ontario-based organizations run programs designed to engage, educate and inspire.
Moderator:
Panel:
2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Moderator:
Dr. Bonnie Schmidt, Founder and President, Let’s Talk Science
Greg Dick, Director of Educational Outreach, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Hadi Mahabadi, Vice President and Director, Xerox Research Centre of Canada
Carolyn Rayfield, Executive Director, Youth Science Ontario
Keynote Speaker | Amphitheatre
Karen Farbridge, Mayor, City of Guelph
Michael Pawlyn, Director, Exploration Architecture (UK)
Biomimicry – A New Paradigm In Sustainable Design
In his talk, Michael Pawlyn will describe three key transformations needed to shift from the
industrial to the ecological age: radically increasing resource efficiency, shifting resource use
from a wasteful, linear model to an efficient, closed loop model and moving from a fossil fuel
economy to a solar economy, and will illustrate how biomimicry, an emerging discipline that offers
architectural solutions inspired by nature, can address important challenges of the future.
2:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Innovation Partners Overviews | Discovery Innovation Theatre
The Discovery Innovation Theatre provides an opportunity for government organizations to
speak to their individual program offerings. Presenters from municipal, provincial and federal
government organizations invite you to learn about their programs and take your questions.
2:15 - 2:30 p.m.
2:35 - 2:50 p.m.
2:55 - 3:10 p.m.
3:15 - 3:30 p.m.
3:35 - 3:50 p.m.
3:55 - 4:10 p.m.
City of Toronto
Katherine Roos, Manager, Enterprise Toronto
The Health Technology Exchange (HTX)
Ben Matthews, Business Development Manager
Green Centre Canada
Dr. Rui Resendes, Executive Director
Ontario Power Authority
Julia McNally, Director, Market Transformation, Conservation
Coral CEA
Brian Forbes, Executive Director
Communitech
Kevin Tuer, Vice President, Digital Media
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2:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Innovation Partners Presentations | Ryerson Innovation Theatre
The Ryerson Innovation Theatre is host to private and public sector organizations which
offer advice on financing, exporting, government procurement and program support for the
innovation community.
2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
3:20 - 3:40 p.m.
3:45 - 4:05 p.m.
4:10 - 4:30 p.m.
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Ontario Exports - International Trade Branch, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
Richard Gould, Acting Director, International Trade Branch
Panel: Michael Brandt, Monteco Ltd.
Shabbir Yusuf, Chief Operating Officer, Echologics Engineering
Learn how Ontario-based companies can leverage the high quality, cost-effective export development
programs of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. International Trade Branch
market specialists and Ontario companies will share their expertise on tackling international markets.
There will be time to ask questions.
City of Toronto
Nicolas Falcone, Coordinator, Corporate Purchasing Policy and Quality Assurance
Doing Business with the City of Toronto will provide an overview of the City’s Purchasing Process
for the procurement of goods and services, purchasing activity and Purchasing & Materials
Management Division’s role in the process. An overview of the City’s online Call Document
System will also be provided.
Ontario Ministry of Government Services
Kevin Fox, Senior Procurement Consultant, Operational Procurement Policy,
Supply Chain Management Division
How to Do Business with the Ontario Government presentation will provide an overview of the
competitive procurement of goods and services by the Ontario Government. The goal is to illustrate
how businesses of all sizes and types can be successful vendors through a brief review of process,
policy, effective proposal writing and marketing to the Ontario Government.
Ontario Ministry of Government Services Green Focus on Innovation and Technology (GreenFIT)
Eva Pinto, GreenFIT, Senior Procurement Consultant, Corporate Policy, Supply Chain Management Division
The presentation will give an overview of the Green Focus on Innovation and Technology
(GreenFIT) strategy and will provide guidance on how to participate and learn about upcoming
GreenFIT opportunities.
DemoCamp | OMERS Theatre
Inspired by Toronto’s tech community, see showcase technologies presented in five minute
demos by some of the community’s hottest inspiring web of mobile and social media start-ups.
Moderator:
Panel:
David Crow, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Influitive Corporation and Organizer
of DemoCamp Toronto
Leila Boujnane, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Idee
April Dunford, Founder and Principal Consultant, Rocket Launch Marketing
Scott Pelton, Vice-President, Investments, Growthworks Capital Inc.
Anand Agarawala, Product Manager, Android System UI, Google
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3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ontario Success Stories In Advanced Health | Gowlings Theatre
This panel will feature leaders from several world-class Ontario companies in medical
devices, diagnostics and healthcare IT, who have achieved commercial success by a variety
of models (including local growth, partnership, and acquisition). Participants will share
insights about their path to success and contributing factors in Ontario.
Moderator:
Panel:
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ian Smith, Director General, National Research Council Institute for Biodiagnostics
Neil Godara, Research and Development Manager, Baylis Medical
Dr. Donald Plewes, Senior Scientist and Director Imaging Research, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre,
University of Toronto and Founder, Sentinelle Medical Inc.
Peter Robertson, Vice President & General Manager, GE Healthcare Canada
Bridging The Gap: Translating Training And Talent Development Into
Manufacturing Careers | Talent Theatre
Demographic shifts anticipated in the Ontario manufacturing workforce indicate that there
will likely be a skills shortage in the near future. The sector must continue to attract a base of
highly educated, flexible and skilled workforce to remain competitive in the global economy.
The skills valued in the knowledge economy extend beyond the technical abilities honed
in the classroom and lab to business acumen which, historically, has been developed on
the job. This panel will explore the opportunities manufacturing can offer graduates as well
as identifying ways to help broaden their understanding of the manufacturing business
environment so that Ontario students can contribute more meaningfully towards the success
of Ontario companies from their first day of employment.
Moderator:
Panel:
5:00 p.m.
Bruce Seeley, President, Tiercel Technology Corporation
Ihor Stech, Vice President Global Operations, Christie Digital Systems
Darren Lawless, Dean of Research, Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Scott Sheely, Executive Director, Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board, Industrial Maintenance
Training Center of Pennsylvania
Keith Campbell, Project Manager, Mid-Atlantic Mechatronics Advisory Committee, Industrial Maintenance
Training Center of Pennsylvania
Closing Remarks | Amphitheatre
Sean Conway, Chair of the Board, Ontario Centres of Excellence and Public Policy
Adviser, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
Dr. Tom Corr, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Centres of Excellence
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Ontario Projection: Advances in 3D
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Gaming World: IGO3D – Ontario’s Impact On Stereo 3D | 3D Theatre
While video games are considered one of the leading drivers for 3D to the home, there is
little research on best practices in game design. iGO3D is a government-funded initiative
designed to bring change. iGO3D’s ambition is to help make Stereo 3D gaming
successful internationally.
Speaker:
9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Dr. Andrew Hogue, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business and IT, University of
Ontario Institute of Technology
Gaming World: 3D Games Or Games With 3D | 3D Theatre
Most of the 3D games today use 3D technologies as an added feature rather than a crucial
component of game design. The presenter will draw from current titles in development to
showcase how Stereo 3D can enhance the gaming experience at different levels.
Speaker:
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Damir Slogar, Chief Executive Officer, Big Blue Bubble
Gaming World: Platforms Evolution | 3D Theatre
Do you want to play Stereo 3D games? What features will consoles need? What kind of
performance can you expect today? What will the future look like and how will it affect game
play? The creators of Playstation will share their insightful perspectives.
Speaker:
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
David Coombes, Platform Research Manager, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Gaming World: What’s In It For Gamers? | 3D Theatre
What can Stereo 3D bring to gaming and why should gamers care? Will the story be
enhanced? Is the experience more immersive? What platforms work best? What types of
games are best suited for Stereo 3D production? This panel will explore the answers to these
questions and more.
Moderator:
Panel:
Neil Schneider, Executive Director, S3D Gaming Alliance
David Coombes, Platform Research Manager, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Phil Eisler, General Manager, 3D Vision, NVIDIA Corporation
Robert Hoffman, Senior 3D Product Marketing Manager, Media & Entertainment, Autodesk
David Nalasco, Senior Technology Manager – Graphics, AMD Products Group
Lawrence Wang, Vice President, Business Development, Dynamic Digital Depth
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May 19, 2011 Agenda
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
The Consumer Experience – A Clinical Perspective Of
The Safety Concerns In S3D Displays | 3D Theatre
How does Stereo 3D interact with our eyes? Are our eyes really working harder to watch
a Stereo 3D display? What do the manufacturers’ disclaimers mean? Find out from an
optometry expert what you need to know about the safety of Stereo 3D .
Speaker:
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Dr. Jeffrey Hovis, Associate Professor, School of Optometry, University of Waterloo
The Consumer Experience - Retention Enhancement | 3D Theatre
The effectiveness of a visual message can be in part gauged by how much subjects
remember it. James Stewart will present recent evidence suggesting that visual retention is
enhanced by Stereo 3D viewing.
Speaker:
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
James Stewart, Producer and Director, Geneva Film
3D: Beyond Entertainment | 3D Theatre
3D imagery has many uses outside of the entertainment industry. These include cartography,
flight simulation, medical imaging, endoscopy, machine vision and general visual
communications. This panel will look at the current and future opportunities for 3D to provide
valuable analytical and operational capabilities beyond entertainment.
Moderator:
Panel:
Tom Burns, Director, Post-Production Infrastructure, Technicolor Creative Services
Michael Page, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Art, Ontario College of Art and Design University
Ihor Petelycky, General Manager of Core Technology and Applications, Spatial View
Dr. Paul Salvini, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Canadian Operations, SideFX Software
Shawn Veltman, Product Manager, ISee3D
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