ThinkTank

Learning from the professionals

ThinkTank is an event that allows leaders from industry and academic institutions to come together with delegates to discuss important economical, environmental and societal issues. This event is an opportunity for delegates and leaders to brainstorm and discuss ideas, opinions and criticisms that deal with certain contemporary issues pertaining to technology. The focus is on initiating discussion, producing potential solutions to pressing problems, and allowing our delegates to make new connections. ThinkTank is as much about the experience of expression as it is the ideas that come out of it. By encouraging our delegates to think laterally about real world situations, we foster in them skills that will aid them in future endeavors.

Details of the event format:

The event will take place as two sessions on Saturday, Jan 22nd. It breaks down as
follows:

Session 1:
· Discussion Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
· Cocktail Break/Preparation: 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Session 2:
· Presentation, followed by Banquet: 7:00pm onwards

Mentors and Gurus

1. How can we create the necessary environment and capabilities to stimulate innovation in Canadian society?

Daniel Debow
Vice President, Corporate Development, Workbrain Inc.
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Gayemarie Brown
Senior Manager, Technology Integration Practice; Deloitte
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Glenn Heppler
Chairman of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo
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Jim Mitchell
Sun Fellow & VP, HPCS Research Program, Sun Microsystems Labs
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Parham Aarabi
Professor, Canada Research Chair, and Director of the Artificial Perception Lab
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2. What can we do to foster collaboration among individuals and organizations (e.g. government, industry, and academia) in Canadian society?

Karen Monaghan
University Relations Strategist, Nortel Networks
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Marlene Miller
UW Chem Eng grad and P. Eng
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Matthew Lok
Research Partnership Program Manager, Nortel Networks
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Peter Tarle
Architect and Technical Advisor, Nortel Networks
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Stephen Perelgut
University Relations Manager, IBM
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3. How can we create the necessary environment and capabilities to stimulate entrepreneurship in Canadian society?

David Ossip
CEO/President, Workbrain Inc.
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Geoff Malleck
Associate Director for Student Development, CBET
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Joel Spolsky
Co-founder, Fog Creek Software
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John Hantoumakos
IT Consultant, Hanell Consulting Inc.
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Matthew Chapman
Chief Financial Officer, Workbrain Inc.
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Paul Kennedy
President, Kennedy Management Partners
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4. How can we create the necessary environment and capabilities to stimulate leadership in Canadian society?

Danish Ahmed
Inspirational Speaker, Ordinary Words Inc.
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Dr. Michael Fowler
Professor, University of Waterloo
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Paul Hutchinson
VP Product Operations & Quality, RedKnee
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5. What can we do to encourage responsible use of technology in Canadian society?

Dr. Roydon Fraser
Professor, University of Waterloo
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Eric Labadie

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Teng Joon Lim
Professor, University of Toronto
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To be announced

Luke Walker
Education Program Manager, TakingITGlobal
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Mauricio De Simone
CEO, Nitido Inc.
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Paul Barter
Vice President Sales and Marketing, T4G Limited
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Paul Doherty
Adjunct Professor: Entrepreneurial Applications of Business Technology (CBET, University of Waterloo)
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Rosaleen Citron
CEO, WhiteHat Inc.
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Thomas Slodichak
Chief Security Officer, WhiteHat Inc.
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