Creativity & Convergence – Creating the new Alberta!

Creativity & Convergence – Creating the new Alberta! 8:30AM – 6:00PM, Monday, November 30th Conference Centre – downtown Campus – University of Calgary Our spring Conference in Edmonton “Creativity & Convergence” – “Engineering innovation” generated several recommendations for advancing innovation, contributing to diversifying Alberta’s economy, and increasing resilience to economic shocks. The Calgary Conference is to sustain the momentum, report on progress and mobilize collaborative initiatives to further advance innovation and diversification. ** CONFERENCE PROGRAM ** 8:30 Registration Opens 9:00 Workshops – Choice of 10 three-hour workshops topics complimentary to the Conference theme Noon Luncheon – Plated lunch, granting of ABCtech’s 1st Innovation Award and a moderated panel: Moderator – Joni Avram, Cause & Effect Marketing and Panelists: Jim Dewald, Dean – Haskayne Business School: University of Calgary; Daniel Doz, President – Alberta College of Art+Design; Suzanne West, President – Imaginea Energy; Dylan Jones, CEO and President – Canada West Foundation 1:30-4:30 Focus Groups. Eighteen topics derived from the spring Conference’s recommendations and a provincial survey concluding with actionable resolutions and leadership 4:30-6:00 “U-Who” Networking Reception featuring beverages and bistros, lite entertainment, full room light sculpture and posting of resolutions

Location:

University of Calgary Downtown Campus

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/creativity-convergence-creating-new-alberta