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Metro Toronto Convention Centre South BuildingMay 15 -16, 2017
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ONTARIO AND CANADA: CELEBRATING 150 YEARS!
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AUDITORIUM/HALL F| 12:30PM – 2:30PM KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DAY 2• Gina McCarthy, Head of EPA under
President Obama shares her thoughts on the Future of the Planet Climate Change and the Business Case for Sustainability
AUDITORIUM/HALL F| 1:00PM – 2:45PM KEYNOTE SPEAKER & PANEL: DAY 1• Jared Cohen, Founder of Google Ideas,
CEO of Jigsaw*
So much to see and do at Discovery…In addition to all the great panels and programmed features at Discovery 2017 outlined in this agenda, be sure to visit the innovation showcases and interactive areas on the show floor.
Featured this year among the hundreds of exhibitors are some of the latest developments in the fully connected, Internet-of-Things-enabled home of the future and the transportation of tomorrow, including Hyperloop, whose goal is to move people faster than airplanes using pressurized tubes.
For the latest in how innovators are working to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for a cleaner future, check out the TargetGHG showcase.
AUDITORIUM/HALL F
KEYNOTE PANEL: TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUTURE
Get up close and personal with the leaders of some of the world’s most successful global corporations at Discovery.Learn how their companies started, how they evolved to meet the needs of a changing world and what these dynamic leaders believe will be the next wave of technologies. Hear also what they will be looking for in employees to meet the future demands of their companies.
SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE DETAILS
*SPEAKING IN A PERSONAL CAPACITY
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We are delighted to welcome you to our 12th Discovery as we also join the celebration of Ontario’s and Canada’s 150th anniversary!
This year’s Discovery, hosted by Ontario Centres of Excellence, offers another exciting glimpse into the future as we embark on the next century-and-a-half of innovation. We have a stellar line-up of presenters, provocative panel discussions, high-stakes pitch competitions and an unparalleled showcase of exciting new technologies.
Our show floor will wow you with interactive examples of what’s next across a range of sectors, including cleantech, advanced manufacturing, advanced health, fintech, digital technology, next-generation transportation and aerospace. We’ve also made sure Discovery is a place to do business, with extensive Business-to-Business sessions and, for the first time, a Business-to-Government or B2G Zone, where companies are connecting with government representatives looking for technology-based solutions to public sector challenges.
Whether you’re looking for new partners or new customers, seeking expert advice, or are interested in strategic collaboration opportunities, Discovery is the place to be. You are joining a large
contingent of Canadian and international investors, key players from industry, academia and government including trade commissioners, as well as entrepreneurs and students.
Thank you for being a part of what promises to once again be a valuable and unforgettable experience.
Michael Nobrega Chair of the Board Ontario Centres of Excellence
Tom Corr President and CEO Ontario Centres of Excellence
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Registration Desk OpensSouth Building | 7:30AM – 5:00PM
Opening Remarks, Keynote Address and Panel Auditorium/Hall F | 12:45PM – 3:00PM
WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS:
• Dr. Tom Corr, President and CEO, Ontario Centres of Excellence
• Michael Nobrega, Chair of the Board, Ontario Centres of Excellence
HONOURED GUESTS:
• His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada• Thanked by Iman Jaffari, Founder, FoodPost Inc.
• The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario• Thanked by Chekema Prince, Co-Founder and Chief
Scientific Officer, Pression Inc.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
• Jared Cohen, Founder of Google Ideas, CEO of Jigsaw* and Chief Advisor to Alphabet Chairman Eric Schmidt, shares his insights on The New Digital Age
*Speaking in a personal capacity
Jared Cohen
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Keynote Panel: Technology of the FutureAuditorium/Hall F Get up close and personal with the leaders of some of the world’s most successful global corporations at Discovery.Learn how their companies started, how they evolved to meet the needs of a changing world and what these dynamic leaders believe will be the next wave of technologies. Hear also what they will be looking for in employees to meet the future demands of their companies.MODERATOR:
• Annette Verschuren, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, NRStor Inc.
PANELLISTS:
• Linda Hasenfratz, Chief Executive Officer, Linamar Corporation
• Mark Henderson, Chairman, Ericsson Canada Inc.• Dana (Keoki) Jackson, Chief Technology Officer,
Lockheed Martin International• P. Thomas (Tom) Jenkins, Chair of the Board,
OpenText Corporation• Geoff Smith, Chief Executive Officer, EllisDon
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Discovery Showcase Floor OpensDiscovery Show Floor | 3:00PM – 7:00PMExplore 200,000 square feet of ideas, innovations and solutions that are shaping Ontario’s future.
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Scale-Ups: How Ontario Entrepreneurs are Scaling Up and Attracting International Attention Ask an Expert Theatre | 3:15PM – 4:00PMThis panel will inform and inspire entrepreneurs on ways to build, market, and scale their successful start-ups. Learn from some of Ontario’s leading entrepreneurs who are making an impact at home and on the global stage. The discussion will focus on strategies for success, how investments are secured and how differing styles can lead to success.MODERATOR:
• Bilal Khan, Managing Director, OneElevenPANELLISTS:
• Ali Asaria, Founder and CEO, Tulip Retail• Carol Leaman, CEO, Axonify Inc.• Mike Silagadze, Co-Founder and CEO, Top Hat
Innovation Partners OverviewInnovation Partners Theatre | 3:15PM – 6:20PMThe 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 ask questions.
3:15PM-3:30PMONTARIO NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEURS (ONE)
• Jocelyn Bacchus, Policy Coordinator, Start-up and Entrepreneurship Programs Unit, Ministry of Economic Development and Growth / Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science
3:30PM-3:45PMSOCIAL ENTERPRISE
• Stephen Cohen, Senior Policy Advisor, Social Enterprise Unit, Ministry of Economic Development and Growth / Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science
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• Brenda Hogan, Senior Investment Manager, Ontario Capital Growth Corporation
4:00PM-4:15PMSCALE-UP PROGRAMS
• Robert Bult, Senior Policy Advisor, Scale-Up Services Branch, Ministry of Economic Development and Growth / Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science
• Nick Buncic, Policy Advisor, Scale-Up Services Branch, Ministry of Economic Development and Growth / Ministry of Research Innovation and Science
4:20PM-4:35PMONTARIO CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE (OCE)
• John Fielding, Regional Director, Eastern and Northern Ontario, Business Development Operations, OCE
4:40PM-4:55PMMARS
• Amie Sergas, Director, Venture Programs, MaRS5:00PM-5:15PMCANADIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE (CIPO)
• Dumitru Olariu, Business Development Officer, CIPO5:20PM-5:35PMNETWORKS OF CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE (NCE)
• Carmen Gervais, Deputy Director, NCE5:40PM-5:55PMCONCIERGE
• Mélisse Craig, Innovation Advisor, Concierge6:00PM-6:20PM THE GATEWAY TO INDIA MARKET OPPORTUNITIES Interested in doing business in India? Find out more from the Director of one of India’s leading technology start-up accelerators.
• Ajay Ramasubramaniam, Director, Zone Startups India
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Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch Talent Theatre | 3:15PM – 5:15PMDiscovery is pleased to host the fifth edition of Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch, an entrepreneurship competition for Ontario high-school students, presented in collaboration with Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and the Government of Ontario as part of the Youth Jobs Strategy.Twenty finalists, chosen through a combination of public and expert voting based on a two-minute video, will pitch their business ideas in front of a live audience and a judging panel comprised of young, influential entrepreneurs.MODERATOR:
• Abdullah Snobar, Executive Director, Ryerson DMZJUDGES:
• Andre Bellerive, Co-Founder, Spivo Inc.• Eric Freilich, Volunteer, Osgoode Venture Capital Clinic• Karl Martin, Founder and CTO, Nymi• Jane Wang, Co-Founder and CEO, Optimity• Maayan Ziv, Founder and CEO, AccessNow
ONtrepreneurs Pitch Challenge Discovery Theatre | 3:15PM – 4:15PMThe Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) will host its second annual ONtrepreneurs Pitch Challenge, featuring five entrepreneurs who were enrolled in the 2016 OBI Entrepreneurs Program. The entrepreneurs will pitch their innovative neurotechnologies to an audience and expert panel of judges for a chance to be awarded $20,000 to assist with the further development of their businesses.Discovery attendees are invited to come out and cheer on the competitors while learning about leading-edge neurotechnologies ranging from medical devices to help prevent concussions, to advanced software diagnostics to detect and monitor dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive conditions through speech analysis.MODERATOR:
• John Clarkson, Senior Vice President and COO, Ontario Brain Institute
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• Jung-Kay Chiu, Partner, Patent Agent, Lawyer, and Trade-Mark Agent, Norton Rose Fulbright
• Geneviève Lavertu, Senior Director, Medtronic Care Management Services Canada
• Jonathan Rezek, Business Development Executive for Innovation, IBM Canada
Business-to-Business Sessions B2B Zone | 3:15PM – 6:30PMB2B is back by popular demand at this year’s Discovery, enabling up-and-coming SMEs to pitch their ideas and innovative products to large corporations. Ontario Centres of Excellence will be curating SMEs to ensure this year’s sessions are once again a valuable experience for all participants.
3:15PM – 4:45PM• BMO Financial Group• CIBC• FairVentures • Linamar Corporation• RBC Royal Bank• Thales Group• Thomson Reuters Corp.5:00PM – 6:30PM• Boeing • EllisDon Corporation• Lakeridge Health • Magna International• MDA Corporation• Resolute Forest Products • Siemens
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Business-to-Government Sessions (NEW)B2G Zone | 3:15PM – 6:00PMOntario Centres of Excellence will be premiering the Business-to-Government (B2G) initiative at Discovery 2017. B2G creates an opportunity for high-growth technology companies to build awareness of their products or services directly with the public sector, potentially fostering business opportunities and partnerships. B2G companies are participating in a series of 10-minute, one-on-one meetings with targeted government representatives to showcase innovative solutions.
Meet an Investor Introduction Ask an Expert Theatre | 4:00PM – 4:15PMPitching to investors is very different than selling to customers. Often great ideas and businesses do not get funded simply because their presentations are weak or incomplete. So what separates good presentations from bad? What are investors looking for in a presentation? MODERATOR:
• Lily Lam, Senior Director, Investment Portfolio, Ontario Centres of Excellence
PANELLIST:
• Sanjay Singhal, Partner, 500 Startups - Canada
Meet an Investor/ Ask an Expert Sessions Ask an Expert Zone | 4:15PM – 6:00PMMeet expert investors, entrepreneurs, innovation agents, and professional services and export specialists and book one-on-one meetings.
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Lessons in Innovation from the Criminal Underground and the Future of Financial Crimes Discovery Theatre | 4:30PM – 5:30PMINTRODUCED BY:
• Janet Ecker, President and CEO, Toronto Financial Services Alliance
MODERATOR:
• Steve Rampado, Partner, Cyber Risk Services, Deloitte
SPEAKER:
• Marc Goodman, Founder, Future Crimes Institute; Chair for Policy, Law, and Ethics, Singularity University
Marc Goodman
Accessibility Innovation Showcase – Check out Discovery’s Accessibility Innovation Showcase. Visit the Showcase of companies on the show floor and discover how entrepreneurs are making the world more inclusive!
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Next-Generation Transportation: The Evolution of Getting There Talent Theatre | 5:30PM - 6:15PMThe ways we get to where we want to go are changing; as the smartphone has totally revolutionized the way we communicate, emerging technologies will very soon revolutionize the way we move. There’s excitement in the air to see what the future holds. This panel on the rapidly evolving world of next-generation transportation will have you re-thinking how we get from A to B.From pressurized tubes that make land-based transportation faster than ever to connected vehicles and multi-modal linked public transit, this panel will delve into how leading-edge companies are building reliable and scalable new people-moving systems — and the high-performance technologies that will enable them.MODERATOR:
• Brian Kobus, Director, OMERS VenturesPANELLISTS:
• Ted Graham, Head of Open Innovation, General Motors• Ryan Janzen, Co-Founder and CTO, TransPod• Walter Kinio, Vice President Research and Innovation,
Transportation Solutions, Thales Canada
Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) PresentationAsk an Expert Theatre | 6:00PM - 6:20PMOntario's Regional Innovation Centres (RICs) work through a coordinated service model and deliver programs to advance innovation-based ventures in their communities. RIC representatives will discuss programs and services available at a RIC in general as well as explore novel programs developed by three different RICs in response to their local entrepreneurs’ needs.
• Matthew Doherty, Economic Development & Operations Manager, Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION)
• Jeremy Laurin, President and CEO, ventureLAB• Kristel Manes, Director, Innovation Guelph• Amie Sergas, Director, Venture Programs, MaRS
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Networking Reception Discovery Show Floor | 6:15PM - 7:15PMPlease join us for the evening reception.
Show Closes 7:15PM
Thank you for being part of Discovery!We hope you enjoyed Day One.
Advanced Health Technologies – With an expanding and aging population, the demands on the healthcare system are greater than ever. Visit the Advanced Health Zone and discover how entrepreneurs are creating products to improve health and make it mobile! Visit Booth #1231
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Registration Desk OpensSouth Building | 7:30AM – 5:00PM
Discovery Showcase Floor Opens Discovery Show Floor | 9:00AM – 5:15PMExplore 200,000 square feet of ideas, innovations and solutions that are shaping Ontario’s future.
Going Deep on Artificial IntelligenceDiscovery Theatre | 9:30AM – 10:30AMArtificial intelligence (A.I.), machine learning and deep learning represent not just opportunities, but necessities for economic growth and our future prosperity. Featuring the newly launched Vector Institute, Next AI and the Creative Destruction Lab, this dynamic panel will define A.I., machine learning and deep learning and discuss their importance to business and the evolving A.I. ecosystem in Ontario.PANELLISTS:
• Daniel Mulet, Associate Director, Machine Learning, Creative Destruction Lab
• Tomi Poutanen, Interim Industry Services Development Director, Vector Institute and Co-Founder, Layer 6AI
• Graham Taylor, Academic Director, NextAI
Innovation Partners OverviewInnovation Partners Theatre | 9:30AM – 11:45AMThe 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 ask your questions.
9:30AM – 9:45AM: CANADA REVENUE AGENCY (CRA) — SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (SR&ED)
• Lynda Sturgeoff, Research and Technology Manager — SR&ED, CRA
9:50AM – 10:05AM: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA (BDC)
• Jasmin Ganie-Hobbs, Senior Development Banker, BDC
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10:10AM – 10:25AM: NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL (NSERC)
• Dr. Bettina Hamelin, Vice President, Research Partnerships Directorate, NSERC
10:30AM – 10:45AM: EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA (EDC)
• Chris Evans, Senior Account Manager, EDC10:50AM – 11:05AM: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY CANADA (SDTC)
• Pierre Paffenhoff, Technology Scout, SDTC11:10AM – 11:25AM: NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (NRC) - INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (IRAP)
• Manfred Hubert, Director — Ontario-St. Clair, NRC-IRAP11:30AM – 11:45AM: FEDERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR SOUTHERN ONTARIO (FEDDEV)
• Linda Cousineau, Director General, Innovation and Community Development, FedDev
Meet An Investor/Ask An Expert – Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with investors, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, industry experts, professional services and innovation support strategists. Take your future in your hands! Visit the booth and sign up now!
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Understanding Market Opportunities in China Talent Theatre | 9:30AM – 10:30AMA delegation of leading government, business and academic representatives from China will discuss the existing major market opportunities and the current R&D and investment focus in China. Learn about best practices for collaboration with Chinese partners and access to innovation incentives within China for commercializing technologies in the Chinese market.MODERATOR:
• Ling Loerchner, Technology Transfer Manager, Waterloo Commercialization Office (WatCo), University of Waterloo
PANELLISTS:
• HE Guowei, Vice President and Chief of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital
• LU Yubin, General Manager, Hangzhou Huadong Medicine Group Pharmaceutical Research Institute CO., Ltd.
• WU Hanrong, Director, Guangdong Science and Technology Cooperation Center
• XIONG Liangming, Executive Deputy Director & Manager, State Key Lab of Optic Fibre and Cable Manufacture Technology, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co., Ltd. (YOFC)
• ZHU Jin, Professor, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• ZHANG Yuqin, Co-Founder, River Capital
Business-to-Government Sessions (NEW) B2G Zone | 9:30AM – 11:30AMOntario Centres of Excellence will be premiering the Business-to-Government (B2G) initiative at Discovery 2017. B2G creates an opportunity for high-growth technology companies to build awareness of their products or services directly with the public sector, potentially fostering business opportunities and partnerships. B2G companies are participating in a series of 10-minute, one-on-one meetings with targeted government representatives to showcase innovative solutions.
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Business-to-Business SessionsB2B Zone | 10:00AM – 11:30AMB2B is back by popular demand at this year’s Discovery, enabling up-and-coming SMEs to pitch their ideas and innovative products to large corporations. Ontario Centres of Excellence will be curating SMEs to ensure this year’s sessions are once again a valuable experience for all participants.
• Brampton Brick Ltd.• Ciena• Intact Insurance • Ontario Power Generation• PC Financial • Scotiabank • TD Bank Group
Meet an Investor PanelAsk an Expert Zone | 10:00AM – 10:30AMPitching to investors is very different than selling to customers. Often great ideas and businesses do not get funded simply because their presentations are weak or incomplete. So what separates good presentations from bad? What are investors looking for in a presentation? Find out directly from investors.MODERATOR:
• Lily Lam, Senior Director, Investment Portfolio, Ontario Centres of Excellence
PANELLISTS:
• Michelle McBane, Investment Director, MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
• Qasim Mohammad, Associate Director, OMERS Ventures• Shirley Speakman, Partner, Cycle Capital
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Meet an Investor / Ask an Expert Sessions Ask an Expert Zone | 10:30AM – 12:00PMMeet expert investors, entrepreneurs, innovation agents, and professional services and export specialists, and book one-on-one meetings.
Seizing Opportunity in ChinaTalent Theatre | 10:45AM – 11:45AM China is the world’s second largest market after the U.S. For start-ups looking to take advantage of the vast opportunity the Chinese market provides, a unique approach is required. This panel will feature founders from two very different start-ups, in addition to China Angels Mentorship Program (CAMP) mentors. One company produces hardware, the other software. One is looking for Chinese partners while the other has no plans to do business in China anytime soon. We will look at how each company used the CAMP Program and their time in China to their advantage as well as the lessons they learned.OPENING REMARKS:
• Zhishuo (Peter) Liu, President, China Canada Angels Alliance (CCAA)
MODERATOR:
• Claudia Krywiak, Vice President, Corporate Development, Planning and Strategic Initiatives, Ontario Centres of Excellence
PANELLISTS:
• Randall Howard, General Partner, Verdexus• Naheed Kurji, President and CEO, Cyclica• Lily Lam, Senior Director, Investment Portfolio,
Ontario Centres of Excellence• Miro Pavletic, Co-Founder and CEO, Stack• Tony Wang, Partner, River Capital
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Ontario’s Health System as an Economic Driver: Driving Value and Impact with Innovation Discovery Theatre | 10:45AM – 11:45AMAs demands on Ontario’s healthcare system continue to escalate, it has become urgent to look at new approaches to using technology and innovation to create greater value and impact for patients. However, many health tech companies struggle to penetrate the healthcare system to create much-needed solutions. Conversely, healthcare providers report a lack of evidence that supports clinical and economic decision making needed to adopt potentially disruptive technologies.Dr. Anne Snowdon, William Charnetski, and Melissa Farrell will address some of the hard questions behind these challenges to scaling-up new technologies in Ontario’s healthcare system and provide an update on how Ontario is modernizing the health tech landscape by shifting to collaborative innovation partnerships, value-based procurement and funding models. PANELLISTS:
• William Charnetski, Chief Health Innovation Strategist, Ontario• Melissa Farrell, Assistant Deputy Minister, Health System
Quality and Funding Division, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
• Dr. Anne Snowdon, Professor and Academic Chair, World Health Innovation Network, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor
Get Connected with Discovery Attendees
Log in to the My Discovery portal on your mobile device using your registered email address to
book meetings and message attendees as well as
customize your own Discovery agenda.
Visit ocediscovery.com to get started.
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Luncheon, Awards Ceremony and Keynote Address Hall F | 12:30PM – 2:30PM
MASTER OF CEREMONIES:
• Dr. Tom Corr, President and CEO, Ontario Centres of Excellence
GREETINGS:Greetings on behalf of the Chinese Delegation
• XU Jichao, Vice Governor, Henan Provincial People’s Government
HONOURED GUESTS:
• Hon. Reza Moridi, Minister of Research, Innovation and Science
• Hon. Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Growth
AWARDS PRESENTATIONS:
• Accessibility Tech Pitch Competition• ONtrepreneurs Pitch Challenge• Social Enterprise Pitch Competition• Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch Competition
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
• Gina McCarthy, EPA Administrator under President Obama, shares her thoughts on the Future of the Planet, Climate Change, and the Business Case for Sustainability
Gina McCarthy
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Discovery Showcase Floor Reopens Discovery Show Floor | 2:30PM – 5:00PMExplore 200,000 square feet of ideas, innovations and solutions that are shaping Ontario’s future.
The Future of the Planet: Climate Change and the Business Case for Sustainability Discovery Theatre | 3:00PM – 4:00PMREMARKS:
• Hon. Glen Murray, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change
MODERATOR:
• Sean Conway, Public Policy Advisor, Gowling WLG and Visiting Professor, Ryerson University
SPEAKER:
• Gina McCarthy, EPA Administrator under President Obama Gina McCarthy continues the main stage dialogue and will be available for questions.
TargetGHG Showcase – Climate Change is one of the most pressing challenges faced by all of us. Come see how entrepreneurs are taking greenhouses gases (GHG) and turning them into value-added products while reducing emissions. Visit TargetGHG Zone on show floor and discover how the future looks green!
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Innovation Partners OverviewInnovation Partners Theatre | 3:00PM – 4:30PMThe 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 ask your questions.
3:00PM – 4:00PM: DOING BUSINESS WITH GOVERNMENT — AN OVERVIEW OF FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL PROCUREMENTPresenters:
• Menelaos (Manny) Argiropoulos, Chief — SME Stakeholder Engagement, Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) — Public Services and Procurement Canada
• Kevin Fox, Senior Procurement Consultant, Program & Policy Enablement Branch, Supply Chain Ontario, Ontario Shared Services — Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
4:05PM – 4:25PMBUILD IN CANADA INNOVATION PROGRAM (BCIP)
• Christopher Baird, Senior Director, BCIP, Office of Small and Medium Enterprises and Strategic Engagement, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Social Enterprise Zone – Check out the Social Enterprise Zone to see how tomorrow’s business leaders are making an impact today. Visit the Showcase of social enterprise companies on the show floor and discover your inspiration!
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Meet an Investor PanelAsk an Expert Zone | 3:00PM – 3:30PMPitching to investors is very different than selling to customers. Often great ideas and businesses do not get funded simply because their presentations are weak or incomplete. So what separates good presentations from bad? What are investors looking for in a presentation? Find out directly from investors.MODERATOR:
• Lily Lam, Senior Director, Investment Portfolio, Ontario Centres of Excellence
PANELLISTS:
• Ajay Gopal, Associate Director, Ventures, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
• Annie Pinet, Managing Director, Maple Leaf Angels• Kent Thexton, General Partner, ScaleUP Ventures Inc.
Business-to-Business SessionsB2B Zone | 3:00PM – 4:30PMB2B is back by popular demand at this year’s Discovery, enabling up-and-coming SMEs to pitch their ideas and innovative products to large corporations. Ontario Centres of Excellence will be curating SMEs to ensure this year’s sessions are once again a valuable experience for all participants.
• Ericsson Canada• General Motors• Goldcorp Inc.• Lockheed Martin Canada
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Business-to-Government Sessions (NEW) B2G Zone | 3:00PM – 5:00PMOntario Centres of Excellence will be premiering the Business-to-Government (B2G) initiative at Discovery 2017. B2G creates an opportunity for high-growth technology companies to build awareness of their products or services directly with the public sector, potentially fostering business opportunities and partnerships. B2G companies are participating in a series of 10-minute, one-on-one meetings with targeted government representatives to showcase innovative solutions.
Designing for Disruptive InnovationTalent Theatre | 3:15PM – 4:45PMLearn what disruptive innovation, technology and IBM Design Thinking can do for your company. The methodology commonly referred to as design thinking is a proven and repeatable problem-solving protocol that any business can employ to achieve great results. Focusing on market research and validation, IBM’s Eliane Tozman has designed a program to help early-stage start-ups and ideators gain a better understanding of their consumers, identify pain points, and recognize potential pivots.SPEAKER:
• Eliane Tozman, Head of Design for Innovation, IBM
Meet an Investor / Ask an Expert Sessions Ask an Expert Zone | 3:30PM – 5:00PMMeet expert investors, entrepreneurs, innovation agents, and professional services and export specialists and book one-on-one meetings.
Discovery Showcase Floor Closes 5:00PM
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OCE accelerates innovation by:• Supporting collaborative R&D
between industry and academia
• Investing in early-stage commercialization of emerging technologies
• Fostering youth entrepreneurship
• Leading and developing networks around high potential business-led opportunities
Co-located in:
TORONTO
MISSISSAUGA
OTTAWA
KITCHENER
WATERLOO
WINDSOR
LONDON
HAMILTON
MARKHAM
OSHAWA
SUDBURY
oce-ontario.org
T H R E E - T I M E W I N N E R
BEST TRADE SHOW 2010 • 2011 • 2016
Canadian Event Industry Awards
Ontario Centres of Excellence is a member of
