Speaker Series - Spring 2013
Begins: March 14, 2013
Speaker Series is an opportunity for interactive dialogue on technology commercialization and business incubation. Hear success stories, learn from industry experts and peers, and expand your network. Following each panel discussion, panelists and attendees are invited to join us for refreshments and networking.
Seminars are free and open to the public. Space is limited and RSVP is required. Lunch is provided.
Further session details to come.
Session #1
Student Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and challenges
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, followed by a networking session
Location: MacEwan Hall Ballroom, University of Calgary
Learn
about entrepreneurship from a student’s perspective. Join us for a panel
discussion with a group of current and former student entrepreneurs as
they discuss the resources, opportunities and challenges in the path to
entrepreneurship. Following the panel discussion, panelists and
attendees are invited to join us for refreshments and networking.
Presenters:
• Cady DeLano: Student entrepreneur
• Dr. Breanne Everett, MD: CEO and President, Orpyx Medical Technologies Inc.
• Douglas Hagedorn: CEO and Founder, Invici Technologies Inc.
• Matt Privman: Co-founder, Appy
Moderator:
Craig Elias: Entrepreneurship Instructor, Haskayne School of Business, and Chief Catalyst, Shift Selling Inc.
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Session #2
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, followed by a networking session
Location: Rosza Centre, University of Calgary
Learn
about public relations and the strategies behind how and when to gain
exposure. Join us for a panel discussion with a group of public
relations and marketing experts as they discuss the tools available and
tactics to keep in mind for your startup company.
Presenters:
• Arleigh Gallant-Vasconcellos: Principal, The Agency
• Doug Lacombe: President, Communicato
• Scott Valentine: Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Solium
• Leanne Yohemas: Media Relations Manager, University of Calgary
Moderator:
Pamela Boytinck: Executive Director, TechRev
Session #3
Oil & Gas: Bringing O&G technologies to market
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, followed by a networking session
Location: Rosza Centre, University of Calgary
Learn
about bringing your oil and gas technologies to market. Join us for a
panel discussion with industry experts on what the market is looking for
from your technology and how to deliver specific technologies to
market.
Presenters:
• Lars Hinrichs: Technical Advisor, Technology Development and Innovation, Devon Thermal Heavy Oil
• Len Johnson: President, Advanced Flow Technologies
• David Yager: National Leader, Oilfield Services
Moderator:
Alex Raczenko, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Innovate Calgary
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Session #4
Working with You: Innovate Calgary programs and services
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, followed by a networking session
Location: MacEwan Hall Ballroom, University of Calgary
Join our
panel of industry professionals to learn more about the Innovate Calgary
programs and services available to you as a researcher, entrepreneur
and business within the advanced technology sector.
Presenters:
• Jessie Kubes, PhD: Director, Licensing, Innovate Calgary
• Henry Kutarna, BA: Executive Director, Alberta Deal Generator
• Steven McIlvenna, P.Eng, M.E.Des (ID): Director, Entrepreneur Development, Innovate Calgary
• Stace Wills, BComm, CIM: Vice President, Company Creation, Innovate Calgary
Moderator:
Peter Garrett, P.Eng: President, Innovate Calgary
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Contact
Meghan Ockey
Advisor, Communications & Marketing
Phone: 403.284.6410
Email: mockey@innovatecalgary.com