The Forum is one of the premier company financing events in the West. It is designed to showcase approximately 35 of the hottest hi-tech companies, provide insights into key issues in the industry, provide a premium networking opportunity and a chance to learn from world-class professionals in the investment community.
| IT Stream |
Alberta Room |
| Energy Technology Stream |
New Brunswick Room |
| Life Sciences Stream |
Ivor Petrak Room |
| Joint Sessions |
Cascade Ballroom |
Thursday October 2nd, 2008
| 08:00-10:00 |
Exhibition Display Setup |
| 08:00-09:40 |
Registration |
| 09:40-10:00 |
Opening Remarks |
| 10:00-11:00 |
Joint Panel: "Meet the Investors - The Current Investment Landscape"
Moderator: Brian Borich - Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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| 11:00-11:10 |
Delegates Move to Presentation Theatres
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| 11:10-12:25 |
Information Technology Company Presentations x5 |
Energy Technology Company Presentations x5
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Life Sciences Company Presentations x3
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| 12:25-13:30 |
Networking Lunch |
| 13:30-14:15 |
Lunch Keynote Speaker
Mike Ritter, Technical Solutions Engineer – PSO Mobile, Google
"Startup Karma: How to Increase Your Chances of Success."
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| 14:15-14:30 |
Delegates Move from Dining Hall to Presentation Theatres |
| 14:30-15:30 |
Information Technology Company Presentations x4 |
Energy Technology Stream Panel:
"The Near Term Horizon for Cleantech Opportunities"
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Life Sciences Company Presentations x3 |
| 15:30-16:00 |
Coffee & Networking Break |
16:00-16:05
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Sponsor Introduction
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| 16:05-17:00 |
Joint Panel: "Venture Financing Without Borders"
Moderator: Ross Bricker - AVAC Ltd.
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| 17:00-18:30 |
Catered Reception in Exhibition Area (Cash Bar) |
Friday October 3rd, 2008
| 07:30-08:30 |
Networking Breakfast in Dining Hall |
| 08:30-09:15 |
Joint Panel: "Liquidity Without Borders"
Moderator: Chip Johnston - Bennett Jones LLP
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| 09:15-09:25 |
Coffee Refresh & Delegates Move to Presentation Theatres
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| 09:25-10:10 |
IT Fireside Chat:
Bill Bryant - Draper Fisher Jurvetson, interviewed by Steve Hnatiuk, Yaletown Venture Partners. "Thoughts from a US Entrepreneur turned Venture Capitalist"
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Energy Technology Keynote Speaker:
Sailesh Thaker - Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
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Life Sciences Stream Keynote Speaker:
Geoff Duyk - Managing Director TPG Growth
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| 10:10-10:40 |
Coffee & Networking Break |
| 10:40-11:40 |
Information Technology Company Presentations x4 |
Energy Technology Company Presentations x4 |
Life Sciences Company Presentations x3 |
| 11:40-12:25 |
Networking Lunch
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12:25-12:55
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Ernst & Young Report - David Boomer
Global Cleantech Trends & Investment (Ernst & Young 2008 Venture Insights)
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| 12:55-13:40 |
Lunch Keynote Speaker
David White, President, Schlumberger Water & Carbon Services - Schlumberger
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| 13:40-13:45 |
Delegates Move from Dining Hall to Presentation Theatres |
| 13:45-14:30 |
Information Technology Company Presentations x3 |
Energy Technology Company Presentations x3 |
Life Sciences Stream Panel:
"Emerging Areas in Life Sciences: How Can Canadian Companies Capitalize on the Market?"
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| 14:30-15:15 |
IT Panel:
"Entrepreneurs Turned Investors: The View From Here"
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Energy Technology Panel:
"The Good vs. The Bad: Cleantech and Traditional Energy"
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| 15:15-15:45 |
Coffee & Networking Break |
| 15:45-16:30 |
Joint Panel: "Markets Without Borders"
Moderator: Siobhan McCourt - Ernst & Young LLP
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| 17:00-18:00 |
Wine & Cheese Reception |
| 18:00-19:15 |
Dinner Served |
| 19:15-20:15 |
Conference Keynote Address
Sir. Terence Matthews - Chairman & Director, Mitel Corporation |
| 20:15-20:30 |
Presenting Company Awards & Closing Remarks
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| 20:30-22:00 |
Post-Dinner Networking in Dining Hall & Exhibition Area
(Cash Bar) |
JOINT PANEL SESSIONS
Joint Panel: “Meet the Investors - The Current Investment Landscape"
Moderator: Brian Borich - Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
Panellist: Aki Georgacacos - Avrio Ventures
Panellist: Charles Lax - GrandBanks Capital
Panellist: Chris Arsenault – iNovia Capital
Panellist: Jit Sinha - JMI Equity
Panellist: Mike Dost - Octane Venture Partners
Panellist: Peter van der Velden - Lumira Capital
Panellist: Steve Hnatiuk - Yaletown Venture Partners
Panellist: Tony Van Bommel - BDC Venture Capital
Panellist: Wally Hunter - EnerTech Capital
Joint Panel: Venture Financing Without Borders
Moderator: Ross Bricker – AVAC Ltd.
Panellist: Steve Hnatiuk – Yaletown Venture Partners
Panellist: Charles Lax – GrandBanks Capital
Panellist: Bill Bryant – Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Panellist: Neal Hill – Great Northern Capital
Joint Panel: Liquidity Without Borders
Moderator: Chip Johnston – Bennett Jones LLP
Panellist: John McCoach – TSX Venture Exchange
Panellist: Mark Usher – Wellington Financial
Panellist: Jonathan Brooks – Maclay Murray & Spens LLP
Joint Panel: Markets without Borders
Moderator: Siobhan McCourt - Ernst & Young LLP
Panellist: Jim Swanson – Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
Panellist: Susan Gorges – SpringBoard West Innovations
Panellist: Garold Breit - Technology Transfer Office, University of Manitoba
STREAM SPECIFIC PANEL SESSIONS
IT Panel Sessions
IT Panel: Entrepreneurs Turned Investors: The View From Here
Moderator: Richard Bruno - iNovia Capital
Panellist: Patrick Lor – Founder iStockphoto
Panellist: Roman Kikta – Genesis Campus
Panellist: Laura Kilcrease – Triton Ventures
Panellist: Shawn Abbott - iNovia Capital
Energy Technology Panel Sessions
Energy Panel: The Good vs The Bad: Cleantech and Traditional Energy
Moderator: Marco Goguen - National Bank Financial
Panellist: Kirk Washington – Yaletown Venture Partners
Panellist: Dirk McDermot - Altira Group
Panellist: Michael Butler – Cascadia Capital
Panellist: Greg McLean - Cavendish Investing Ltd.
Energy Panel: “The Near Term Horizon for Cleantech Opportunities – Where’s the Sweet Spot?”
Moderator: Wally Hunter – EnerTech Capital
Panellist: Clark Herring – Dundee Securities
Panellist: David Berkowitz – Ventures West
Panellist: James Kim - CMEA Ventures
Life Sciences Panel Sessions
Life Sciences Panel: Emerging Areas in Life Sciences: How Can Canadian Companies Capitalize on the Market
Moderator: Peter Brenders - BIOTECanada
Panellist: Dr. Gord Surgeoner, Ontario Agri-Food Technologies
Panellist: Ashwin Dandekar, MD, MBA, Vice President, Campbell Alliance
Panellist: Mark Carlson – Clarity Capital
Panellist: Jim Hardin – AVAC Ltd.
Panellist: Peter van der Velden – Lumira Capital
Panellist: Gary Bantle – BDC Venture Capital
Panellist: Paula Skjefte - Waterford Consulting