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Insight on innovation
September 25, 2008

Join us - along with many of Alberta’s best business entrepreneurs –on September 25 for Insight on Innovation, a free business event offering insight from renowned Canadian experts on innovation and entrepreneurship.

In concert with our 10th Annual General Meeting, Insight on Innovation features three can’t-miss presentations by:

  • Michael Raymont, former President, and Vice-President, Technology and Industry Support, National Research Council
    Energy, Environment and Innovation -- An Alberta Perspective
  • Jack Mintz, Palmer Chair in Public Policy, University of Calgary
    Public Policy and Venture Capital: What Works Best to Nurture Innovation
  • Richard Bartrem, Vice-President, WestJet
    The 5 Secrets to WestJet’s Success

Plus enjoy a mini-trade show featuring 20 of Alberta’s most promising young companies.

Where

Commonwealth Hall & Conference Centre, 1177-3961-52 Avenue NE, Calgary.
Free parking on site (west side).

When

1:00pm

  • Registration
  • Welcome address from Bob Splane, AVAC Chair
  • AVAC accomplishments and program introduction from Ross Bricker
  • Messages from Alberta Advanced Education & Technology and Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

2:00pm

  • Break
  • Mini-trade show, meet AVAC-supported companies, networking, refreshments

2:45pm

  • Three keynote speakers (see above)

5:30pm

  • Cocktails

How

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