Apple co-founder, philanthropist, author, television personality, Inventors Hall of Fame award winner and the man who helped shape the computer industry shares insights from his incredible life and recent book iWOZ: Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I invented the Personal Computer, Co-founded Apple and Had Fun Doing It during a question and answer session at Discovery 2010. Currently Steve is Chief Scientist at Fusion-io.

Introduced by: Mark Adler, President and CEO, Economic Club of Canada
Moderated by: Steve Paikin, Host, TVO's The Agenda

Advances in information technology can make our communities greener and more livable. Innovations that capture data can help communities appraise the full value of their assets, assess tomorrow's needs, today, and measure progress in achieving sustainability objectives. Our panelists explore the importance of information technologies and processes, the possibilities they offer, and what’s available now to help build and operate smarter and more sustainable communities.

Each year, Ontario's best student researchers showcase their final-year college and university Connections projects to a panel of esteemed judges at OCE's Discovery conference. These final year undergrads have been working with industry partners to address technology problems currently affecting industry. 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 project.

At Discovery 09, Zerofootprint launched their annual "Re-Skinning Awards" to showcase the most successful, holistic retrofitting projects of the year from around the world. These are projects that update older buildings to bring their carbon, energy, and water performance to sustainable levels, improve their aesthetics, and make them "smarter". The competition highlights the importance of addressing existing built spaces that are responsible for approximately 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Watch this video to find out about this year's award winners.

Ontario's most pressing environmental problems stem from how we live in our communities. From Stratford to Stockholm, the drive to make communities cleaner and smarter is gaining momentum. New ideas and technologies are vital to success. Explore how Ontario's innovative communities are making the transition to a more sustainable future with our expert panel.

Each year, Ontario's best student researchers showcase their final-year college and university Connections projects to a panel of esteemed judges at OCE's Discovery conference. These final year undergrads have been working with industry partners to address technology problems currently affecting industry. 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 project. Congratulations to the following winners of the 2010 Student Connections Competition:

Best University Team
Jonathan Rolstin, Jason Sousa, Sam Ashtiani, Shane Viccary, Amy Tao, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)

Best College Team
Andrew Flemming, Hillary Hood, Geoff Fowler, Brian Montgomery-Wilson, Ioan Pop, Julie Anne Lloyd, David Todor, David Timmerman, Conestoga College

Best Ontario Power Authority (OPA) Funded Team
Georges El-Hage, Yue Yang, Mathieu Lemay, Charles Blouin, Christian Doth, University of Ottawa

Ontario Centres of Excellence's Discovery Student Video Competition gives young innovators a chance to broadcast their new technology, innovation or start-up idea to the movers and shakers of the science and technology industry, attracting invaluable advice on how to turn their concept into a reality. Students showcase their idea in a five-minute video, using props or whatever creative presentation techniques they can devise. Winning submissions receive one of three cash prizes of up to $2,500. Congratulations to this year's student video competition winners!

Aspiring entrepreneurs only have a few minutes to make their best pitch to some of Canada's leading venture capitalists and angel investors.

Congratulations to the winner of this year's elevator pitch:

Jad Yaghi, Verold Inc.

What should smart look like in the grid of 2020? From a technological and consumer perspective, watch a panel discussion on the possibilities, opportunities and realities of developing and implementing smart grid solutions in Ontario. What are the options? What are the costs? Who will see the benefit?

Ingenuity in creating and providing new products, materials and systems for a green economy, is being taxed as never before. Market and community leaders are recognizing that no single group has all the answers. Better ways must be found to connect scientific advancements and innovation to cost effective manufacturing processes, community development, consumer demand and cultural acceptance. Our panelists shared their experiences and discussed both the successes and challenges they've encountered.

Presentations in this video include:

Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI)
Presentation includes information on Premier's Catalyst Awards, Ontario Research Fund, Ontario Capital Growth Corporation and Innovation Demonstration Fund
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
Federal Economic Development Agency (FedDEV)

Ontario communities aren't alone in seeking ways to better manage our water resources. Conservation, delivery, efficiency and security concern communities across Canada and around the globe. These challenges create opportunities. How can Ontario, home to some of the world's leading water technology companies and water researchers, become a major player in the global water market? What kinds of technologies exist and what will be needed? Watch this important discussion on the future of water technology in Ontario with our expert panel.

Passion, focus, people, innovation, and product are attributes needed to create successful entrepreneurial businesses. This panel highlights OCE-supported work on solar materials with the intent of creating prosperity through innovation.