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SPEAKER – John Jung

November 12th, 2009 by

John Jung, Chief Executive Officer, Canada’s Technology Triangle

floridaJohn G. Jung joined Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) Inc. as Chief Executive Officer in September 2008. He came to CTT Inc. from his role as President and COO at the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA). Previously, John served as President and CEO of the Calgary Economic Development Authority.

John is an award-winning registered urban planner, urban designer, economic developer and global speaker on planning, development, urban design and economic development related issues, including “intelligent communities.” He is a graduate of the University of Waterloo in Urban and Regional Planning and holds a masters degree in Urban Design from the School of Architecture, University of Manchester in the UK.

John is Co-Founder and Chairman of the global think-tank called the “Intelligent Community Forum” (ICF) headquartered in New York City. He is also the president of a foundation and created several other Canadian and global initiatives, including work on Cyberport in Hong Kong and the Ontario Tech Corridor.

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SPEAKER – Peter Nelson

November 12th, 2009 by

Peter Nelson, Principal, BioDimensions Inc.

Peter NelsonPeter is a Principal at BioDimensions Inc., a company dedicated to facilitating the creation of the new bioeconomy. BioDimensions is involved in a wide spectrum of opportunities including regional strategic planning, crop diversity research, new relationships with farmers and the deployment of green technology with industrial partners. A major focus is promoting the dynamic opportunity for new synergies between rural and urban development that will generate new green jobs, while simultaneously addressing global environmental issues.

Peter earned a degree in creative writing from the University of Memphis and regularly writes articles on topics related to technology, sustainability and community development. His diverse speaking engagements range from the Gandhi-King Conference on Peacemaking in Memphis to the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology in Montreal.

Peter’s career in agricultural-based technology began in 1996, and he has been active in farm policy and the development of regional initiatives since that time.

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SPEAKER – Wayne Conrad

November 12th, 2009 by

Wayne Conrad, Chief Scientist, Omachron Science Inc.

Wayne ConradWayne Conrad, Chief Scientist, is responsible for Scientific and Technical Management of Omachron Family of Companies and has founded the Planet Earth Initiative.

His fascination with technology was first sparked in 1974 when, at age 11, he helped his father restore a 1929 glider, in which he subsequently logged many hours of flight. That same year, he began to design and build a solar-powered car, with advanced features such as energy-recovery braking and solar tracking, which won him an Environmental Design Award at the Canada Wide Science Fair (among many other prizes).

At the age of 12 he became a protégé of Prof. A.D. Moore of the University of Michigan Electrical Engineering Department, one of the world’s leading authorities in electrostatics, electromagnetics, and spheromagnetics. Wayne founded his R&D company in 1979 and has consulted for various companies, including Teledyne Inc, Tyco International Ltd, General Electric Company, and various government agencies. Wayne currently holds or has pending over 300 patents in such diverse areas as air and water purification, ozone generation, heat transfer, cyclonic particle separation, electrostatic precipitation, vortex mixers, venturi, clean metal spray technology, super alloy manufacturing, electronic control systems, electrohydrodynamic and magenetohydrodynamic systems, pulse power systems, alternative energy technologies, and advanced turbine engine designs.

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SPEAKER – Dr. William Smith

November 12th, 2009 by

Dr. William Smith, Faculty of Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Dr. William Smith is the founding dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and currently serves as the associate provost, Research. He holds a Master of Applied Science and PhD degrees from the University of Waterloo, both of which are in Applied Mathematics. In addition, he obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science and Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering degrees from the University of Toronto.

With more than 28 years experience as a professor of mathematics and statistics, physics, biophysics and engineering at Canadian universities, Dr. Smith has been honoured with a teaching award for his contributions to the incorporation of computer technology in education. He has authored or co-authored more than 200 journal articles, book chapters and conference presentations and co-authored and edited two textbooks.

His research interests are in high-performance computing, molecular physics and educational applications of computer technology. He has received more than $1.5 million in research funding, and has held visiting appointments at universities in Germany, the Czech Republic, England, New Zealand and at the IBM Research Laboratory in San Jose, California. He has also served as a consultant to a number of science and technology-oriented companies worldwide.

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Peter Nelson to discuss bioeconomy

October 14th, 2009 by

PETER NELSON

Principal, BioDimensions Inc.

Peter NelsonPeter is a Principal at BioDimensions Inc., a company dedicated to facilitating the creation of the new bioeconomy. BioDimensions is involved in a wide spectrum of opportunities including regional strategic planning, crop diversity research, new relationships with farmers and the deployment of green technology with industrial partners. A major focus is promoting the dynamic opportunity for new synergies between rural and urban development that will generate new green jobs while simultaneously addressing global environmental issues.

Among current projects, BioDimensions is partnering with Memphis Bioworks Foundation, a Memphis-based nonprofit, to develop a regional strategic plan for the bioeconomy, which encompasses 98 counties in five states. BioDimensions is also helping to develop new supply chains of renewable ingredients for a Fortune 500 chemical company,  and is serving as an advisor to Arkansas-based Infinite Enzymes and Ontario-based Stemergy.

Peter earned a degree in creative writing from the University of Memphis and regularly writes articles on topics related to technology, sustainability and community development. He is frequently featured in articles and interviews including recently on Smart City Radio, Delta Farm Press and the Memphis Commercial Appeal. His diverse speaking engagements range from the Gandhi-King Conference on Peacemaking in Memphis to the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology in Montreal.

Peter’s career in agricultural-based technology began in 1996, and he has been active in farm policy and the development of regional initiatives since that time. He frequently collaborates with Tennessee State University, an 1890 land grant university, is active in community development projects, and has completed two short-term assignments in Khartoum, Sudan, where he assisted a small newspaper and taught English and agriculture.

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Join Barb Shopland for a creative food experience

October 8th, 2009 by

BARB SHOPLAND

Culinary Expert 

Barb ShoplandBarb Shopland is the founder and principal of 2gener8 Solutions Inc., a results-based consultancy company developing and generating strategic breakthrough results with clients in the public and private sectors.

Barb has championed large-scale systems change projects and innovative strategic growth initiatives that have helped shape government policy and create new business opportunities. 

With years of experience in the food industry, Barb led the creation and delivery of the Ontario Culinary Tourism Strategy and Action Plan, supported the implementation of the strategic growth plan for the George Brown Chef School, supported entrepreneurs in proof of concept and strategic business planning, and worked with regional economic development organizations in North America.  

Barb is President of the Toronto Food Business Incubator (TFBI), Chair of the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance (OCTA), and sits on the Board of the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee (GTA AAC). In 2009, Barb was inducted as a Fellow in the Ontario Hostelry Institute.

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Dan Taylor to speak about Creative Economy Development

October 5th, 2009 by

DAN TAYLOR

Economic Development Officer, Prince Edward County

Dan TaylorDan Taylor is a self-confessed Creative Economy Geek.

After becoming the Economic Development Officer for Prince Edward County in 2001, Dan realized that he was working in a Creative (Rural) Economy, before he was aware of the language or the concept.

Since learning about the language, tools and theory, Dan became a practical researcher, student, disciple and teacher of the practice of Creative Economy Development. As a result, Prince Edward County’s economy has grown at a greater rate than that of Ontario and Canada.

Dan’s passion on the subject has driven him to collaborate with and lead a three-region Creative Economy Data Analysis and Economic Development Action Plan for Eastern Ontario, Durham Region and Southwestern Ontario.

As a result of this collaboration, Dan is expecting to be part of the formation of a new Ontario-based Creative Economy Alliance.

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George Stroumbouloupoulous interviews Richard Florida

September 17th, 2009 by
Video of George Stroumbouloupoulous interviewing Richard Florida

Alright, we all know life is about choices. You choose your friends, your career, that special someone. But there’s an even bigger choice – where to live. At least, that’s what this guy says, Richard Florida. Richard is an economist, an urban theorist, A prof at the University of Toronto, and a best selling author. In the past five years, he’s written two best sellers. The first was called ‘The Rise of the Creative Class. Basically, Richard argued there is a new ‘creative class.’ We don’t just ‘work’ for a living anymore. Millions of people ‘create’ for a living, like scientists and artists always have. And Richard says that’s changed everything. Our values, our relationships, our tastes and our sense of time. After that book, he had another best seller, ‘The Flight of the Creative Class.’ And now, he has a new book, it’s called ‘Who’s Your City?’ And the title says a lot. Basically, Richard says the most important choice in your life, is where to live.. Especially, for overall happiness. Richard looks at the personalities of different cities, the best places for young families, and the best places for single guys and gals.

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