November 5
Ice Breaker reception 6 - 9 p.m.
featuring Magician/Mentalist Ryan Michael
Ryan blends astonishing mentalism with side-splitting comedy and magic that happens in the audience's hands and minds to create impossible moments and one truly unforgettable experience. Stunning illusions. Real time mind reading. Heart stopping magic.
featuring Magician/Mentalist Ryan Michael
Ryan blends astonishing mentalism with side-splitting comedy and magic that happens in the audience's hands and minds to create impossible moments and one truly unforgettable experience. Stunning illusions. Real time mind reading. Heart stopping magic.
November 6 - pROGRAM OF EVENTSMorning Keynote Presentation
Sustainability in Textiles Kelly Drennan, Fashion Takes Action The global apparel and textile industry is an important one – valued at more than three trillion dollars. With this comes a huge responsibility, both to the environment and to the millions of people who make our clothes. Because of this, it is well positioned to have a tremendous impact on climate change. By shifting toward more innovative, sustainable and regenerative business models, brands, retailers, manufacturers – the entire supply chain of fashion - has the power to positively impact the environment and millions of people worldwide. Learn about the negative impacts of the fashion industry, and the movement underfoot to radically disrupt the status quo. Take a journey with Kelly Drennan through the underbelly of the industry, from the cotton farms to the leather tanneries, and learn how to take action – both as a consumer and as a business. What You Need to Know About the Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance of FR/AR Clothing Derek Sang (Bulwark Protective Apparel): Smart Textiles in Emerging Wearable Heathcare Electronics Technologies Hyun-Joong Chung, University of Alberta Break The Development of Something Lelia Lawson, Davey Textile Solutions Rob LeLacheur, Road 55 Influence of Work Clothing on Physiological Responses and Exercise Performance:Implications for Occupational Fitness Testing Devin Phillips, University of Alberta Supporting a Culture of Discovery and Innovation: An Overview of the NSERC Research Partnership Program and Complementary Federal Support Robyn Auld, NSERC Lunch Phosphorescent Trim
Jan Jenningsen, Advanced Visibility Safety Beyond the Workplace Irene Dixon, Reflective Advantage Break K-9 Tactical Armor Darren Schulte, LOF Defense Systems Keynote Presentation Why Mexicans Don’t Drink Molsons Andrea Mandel Campbell (NATIONAL) Canada has all the makings of a global leader, yet it has opted to become a laggard, frittering away its jackpot of rich resources rather than building viable multinationals that are ultimately the country’s best defence in a globalized world. Andrea Mandel-Campbell shares some insights from her interviewsfrom Canada's leading executives and behind-the-scenes movers and shakers for her book, Why Mexicans Don't Drink Molsons, to reveal the hidden challenges to Canada’s global success and the perils of continued complacency. Panel discussion: Import/Export Challenges Tom Sponarski: Spin Tech Corporation, Anani Klutse: Economic Development Canada, Mario Valderrama: Bioversa |