David McFadden, Chair, Board of Directors
Ontario Centres of Excellence

Mark Romoff, President and CEO
Ontario Centres of Excellence

Showcase highlighting the results of successful OCE-sponsored innovations.

Mark Romoff, President and CEO
Ontario Centres of Excellence

Mark Romoff, President and CEO
Ontario Centres of Excellence

Innovation doesn't care about the time or the state of the economy. Will you be a casualty, or be poised to capitalize on emerging opportunities? Innovation creates the building blocks for the value-added, knowledge-based economy. It's time to rise to the challenge and seize the opportunity.

Moderator:

Dianne Buckner, Host Dragon's Den and Fortune Hunters, CBC TV

Panelists:

Jim Hjartarson, President & CEO, OneChip Photonics

Jonathan Lister, Managing Director and Head, Google Canada

Doug Cooper, Canada Country Manager, Intel of Canada Ltd.

More than 80 university and college students working on OCE-funded projects will compete live in the 4th annual OCE student competitions. Students presented to an independent panel of judges, with prizes awarded to the top three presentations in the following categories:

Delegates were invited to participate in OCE's sector forums and share their perspectives on current and future trends, best practices and critical issues that impact an innovative Ontario.

See how Ontario is driving the green economy! Meet innovators of eco-friendly technologies who are turning challenges into opportunities through commercialization. Learn about the future of green buildings, water technology, renewable energy and more.

Showcase Displays:

Sustainable Energy | Smart Grid | Green Garage | Eco-CAR | Building Skin Renewal | Smart Energy Management and more

 

Zone Talk

Industry and academic leaders engaged in energy and environmental innovation shared their thoughts on emerging trends, demonstrated new products entering the marketplace and highlighted new opportunities for R&D partnerships.

Discover how convergent medical technologies, e-health and e-education are meeting the demands of today's population and reshaping the healthcare sector.

Showcase Displays:

Healthcare IT | Imaging | Robotics | New Diagnostics and Treatments | Rehabilitation and Assistive Devices and more

 

Zone Talk

Discussions with industrial designers, prototype / contract manufacturers, regulatory / business plan consultants, investors, government and industry agencies.

The Digital Zone presents some of the leading academic research from across the province in mobile technology, display devices, and digital media. With over 60 start-ups, researchers, investors and support organizations you can see the cutting edge innovation Ontario has to offer.

Showcase Displays:

New Digital Media | Information Technology | Special Effects | Communications Technology | Cloud Computing and more

 

Zone Talk

Four roundtable discussions addressed digital media, mobile, cloud computing and display technology. Recognized leaders in each field discussed ideas, presented corporate strategies and engaged participants.

This networking hub was a meeting spot for innovators and entrepreneurs who are interested in pursuing international opportunities for collaboration, partnership and commercial expansion. At the International Café, participants had the opportunity to gather and exchange information through pre-arranged, one-on-one meetings with Trade Commissioners and Ontario economic officers from Canadian Embassies and Consulates abroad, and networked with international organizations. Read more.

The knowledge-based economy is moving forward and innovation is the driving force, but it takes a special leader. What makes an innovation leader? Many entrepreneurs fail. Why? Are these leaders simply born, or can they be developed?

Moderator:

Mark Chamberlain, President & CEO, Trivaris Ltd.

Panelists:

Kunal Gupta, Founder, Impact Group, CEO, Polar Mobile

Carlos de Oliveira, President, Cast Connex Corporation

Greg Hering, Co-Founder, Kairos Society, Founder & CEO, Emergent Energy Group

The Hon. John Wilkinson
Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation

This session explored proven strategies that produce results for research commercialization. Panelists discussed a range of innovative approaches that can accelerate and optimize knowledge transfer en route to the global market.

Moderator:

George Ross, Deputy Minister
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation

Panelists:

Bryan Kanarens, Managing Director, Investment Accelerator Fund, Ontario Centres of Excellence

Nava Swersky Sofer, Past President & CEO, Yissum-Hebrew University Technology Transfer

Linda Naylor, Head, Technology Transfer Group, ISIS Innovation Ltd.

Delegates were invited to participate in OCE's sector forums and shared their perspectives on critical issues, best practices, international perspectives and emerging opportunities facing the innovation sector in Ontario.

See how Ontario is driving the green economy! Meet innovators of eco-friendly technologies who are turning challenges into opportunities through commercialization. Learn about the future of green buildings, water technology, renewable energy and more.

Showcase Displays:

Sustainable Energy | Smart Grid | Green Garage | Eco-CAR | Building Skin Renewal | Smart Energy Management and more

 

Zone Talk

Industry and academic leaders engaged in energy and environmental innovation shared their thoughts on emerging trends, demonstrated new products entering the marketplace and highlighted new opportunities for R&D partnerships.

Discover how convergent medical technologies, e-health and e-education are meeting the demands of today's population and reshaping the healthcare sector.

Showcase Displays:

Healthcare IT | Imaging | Robotics | New Diagnostics and Treatments | Rehabilitation and Assistive Devices and more

 

Zone Talk

Discussions with industrial designers, prototype / contract manufacturers, regulatory / business plan consultants, investors, government and industry agencies.

The Digital Zone presents some of the leading academic research from across the province in mobile technology, display devices, and digital media. With over 60 start-ups, researchers, investors and support organizations you can see the cutting edge innovation Ontario has to offer.

Showcase Displays:

New Digital Media | Information Technology | Special Effects | Communications Technology | Cloud Computing and more

 

Zone Talk

Four roundtable discussions addressed digital media, mobile, cloud computing and display technology. Recognized leaders in each field discussed ideas, presented corporate strategies and engaged participants.

This networking hub was a meeting spot for innovators and entrepreneurs who are interested in pursuing international opportunities for collaboration, partnership and commercial expansion. At the International Café, participants had the opportunity to gather and exchange information through pre-arranged, one-on-one meetings with Trade Commissioners and Ontario economic officers from Canadian Embassies and Consulates abroad, and networked with international organizations. Read more.

Manufacturing, both nationally and globally, is being transformed by current economic challenges. Market transformations, changing customer requirements, intense competitive pressures, rapid technological advances, and changing demographics are reshaping the business of manufacturing and supply chains. Innovation will determine which businesses can turn these challenges into opportunities and emerge as a leader.

Moderator:
Jayson Myers, President, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters

Panelists:

David Fung, Chairman & CEO, ACDEG International Inc.

Rob Wildeboer, Chair, Martinrea International Inc.

Gerry Remers, President and COO, Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc.

Terry Matthews, Chairman, Mitel, Chairman, Wesley Clover

Innovate to win

Innovation without commercialization does not drive revenues! In his keynote, Terry Matthews discussed his experiences - the good and the bad - that have kept his entrepreneurial passion alive for over 30 years. As an industry enthusiast Terry also discussed his views of the state of innovation in Canada.

Practice the Event: A Mock Conference Visit and Networking Opportunity. This one-day program explored professional networking strategies using a dynamic conference setting as the primary learning environment.

Volunteer in science outreach and learn to bring science to life for young people. This session provided the practical communication and instructional skills needed to be an effective science outreach volunteer.

The new US Administration has embarked on bold new directions creating unprecedented opportunities for the innovation community. As one of its priorities, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will be investing billions of dollars in various forms of energy, creating a unique opportunity for Canadian business and innovators to tap into this huge market through commercialization strategies that include collaboration, building partnerships and direct entry. Learn what it takes to break into this market and how to capitalize on these opportunities from the U.S. Department of Energy and American experts currently doing business with the Department.

Panelists:

Richard F. Moorer, Technical Advisor and Former Associate Under Secretary for Energy, U.S. Department of Energy

Benjamin Eliasoph, Technology Partnering Officer,
Embassy of Canada, Washington