Events

Industry / Academic Events and Programs

APMA Windsor-Detroit Regional Meeting - March 15, 2010, Windor, ON

John Thomas, President and CEO of ALTe LLC; will be addressing the challenges of bringing electric vehicles to market - one of the key aspects of an overall industry recovery and one of the ongoing challenges to survival and building the future of the industry.

23rd Annual Canada - U.S. Automotive Dinner - March 15, 2010, Rochester Hills, MI

The keynote address will be given by Sergio Marchionne, CEO, Fiat S.p.A., and Chrysler Group LLC. Mr. Marchionne will discuss plans for Chrysler Group and the synergy Chrysler has with Fiat. He will also share thoughts on the importance of North America in the global automotive market and the importance of Canada and the U.S. as an automotive powerhouse.

The Evolution of the Electricity Grid: Cognitive Energy Systems - March 19, 2010, Hamilton, ON

The McMaster Institute for Energy Studies (MIES) is organizing a workshop on the state of the art in "Cognitive Energy Systems" as they relate to the evolution of the electricity grid system.

OFC/NFOEC 2010 - March 21-25, 2010, San Diego, CA

OFC/NFOEC is the world's leading international conference for optical communications and networking professionals. Attend OFC/NFOEC and be part of the event that brings together the people, products, and information that drive optical communications and networking.

GLOBE 2010 - March 24-26, 2010, Vancouver, BC

GLOBE 2010 is one of the world's largest and longest-running events dedicated to the business of the environment. Every two years, over 10,000 professionals from 70+ countries come together at GLOBE for three days of thought-leading sessions presented by world-renowned sustainability experts; to survey leading-edge environmental innovations; and to participate in unparalleled global networking opportunities.

RE$EARCH MONEY Conference: "Industrial R&D: Is Canada Really Lagging?" - March 25, 2010, National Arts Centre, Ottawa

The large industrial research lab is no longer the norm. Multinational firms now globally distribute their R&D and collaborate with partners in public and private sector institutions. How has this dramatic change affected public policies and how have policies affected private sector R&D and the corporate environment? Does the "new normal" offer opportunities to a country like Canada? Join RE$EARCH MONEY to discuss and debate the present reality and future of industrial R&D.

Post-Globe 2010: Ontario meets the world - March 28, 2010, Toronto, ON

Every two years, Toronto plays host to a unique three-days gathering of Canadian and International environment companies. Building on the attendance of international delegations at Vancouver's Globe Conference, the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) and its government partners offer a Post-Globe conference to provide more focused meeting and learning opportunities for Ontario and international firms.

"Gearing up for Growth" Regional Conference on Strategies for Business Growth - March 30, 2010, London Convention Centre

Join us for a full day of insightful keynotes, breakout sessions and the opportunity to share ideas with your industry peers. Learn from internationally renowned experts and business leaders how you can seize opportunities, overcome challenges and maximize profitability for your company.

National Business and Technology Conference (NBTC) - Spring, 2010, Toronto, ON

Since 2001, NBTC has served top graduate and undergraduate students of various disciplines in Canada, to empower them to initiate positive change in their ?eld of interest with their knowledge in Business and Technology.

The 2nd Canadian Quality Congress - August 23-25, 2010, Toronto, Canada

The Second Canadian Quality Congress is being held at the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from August 23-25, 2010. The theme of the Congress is: Quality and Competitiveness for Sustained Performance. Similar to the First inaugural congress held Vancouver, BC, last August 2009; we expect a crowd of quality professionals, business executives and research scholars from Canada, United States and over 25 countries from around the world to attend.

ABIC 2010: Bridging Biology and Business - September 15, 2010, Saskatoon, SK

The Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference (ABIC) inspires and encourages the research, development and commercialization of new biotechnologies to improve human health, create a sustainable food supply and foster new energy sources for all nations, including the developing world. Delegates come to network, learn and discuss issues of relevance, particularly for agricultural biotech policy and research enterprises for the good of the whole planet.