AGENDA
Morning
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:40 a.m.
- Introduction of speaker by Tom Schnekenburger, Director, Research Partnerships – Gold Sponsor: University of Windsor
- Speaker Irina Im, Sr. Tax Manager, Industrials Analyst, RSM Canada
- Presentation: Canada’s Outlook: The Economic Case for Innovation and Automation
9:30 a.m.
- Breakout sessions
- Artificial Intelligence
- IoT
- Cybersecurity
- Robotics
- Opportunities in Mining
10:35 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Afternoon
12:00 p.m.
- Panel Discussion – “FIRST Robotics’ Real World Impact – FIRST Alumni are Job Ready”
- Moderator: Jaeleen Koscielski, Volunteer and Alumni Manager, First Canada
12:25 p.m.
- Introduction of keynote speaker by Dr. Peter Wawrow, Director, Research and Innovation – Platinum Sponsor: St. Clair College
- Keynote Speaker: John Weigelt, CTO, Microsoft Canada
- Presentation: Revolutionizing Canada’s Economy: How Innovation Can Help Us Thrive
1:20 p.m.
- Breakout sessions
- Agri-tech
- Construction
- Healthcare
2:35 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
- Panel Discussion – Building A Battery Ecosystem in Windsor-Essex: How to Attract, Retain and Train Talent
- Moderator: Stephen MacKenzie, President and CEO, Invest WindsorEssex
- Panelist: Joris Myny, V.P. Digital Industries, Siemens Canada
- Panelist: Sungwoo Park, Planning Director, NextStar Energy
- Panelist: Dr. Peter Wawrow, Director, Research and Innovation, St. Clair College
- Panelist: Dr. Bill Van Heyst, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Windsor
4:20 p.m.
- Remarks and Invitation to closing reception by Closing Reception Sponsor: Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing
4:25 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
- Closing reception and networking
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORs
SILVER SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSORS
Start-up and Talent Zone SPONSOR
CLOSING RECEPTION SPONSOR
OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PARTNERS