The ManACE/MindSet/Microsoft summer institute program is pleased to announce a special event in conjunction with our regular workshops.

We are pleased to announce that John Weigelt, National Technology Officer for Microsoft Canada will be here to speak to us about Technology Futures and Education.

This special event will be July 6 at 8:00 am at Red River College (Princess St Campus). The event is free and includes a continental breakfast.

Also, while our regular workshop participants move on to their sessions, education leaders and IT specialists are welcome to stay for a Q&A session with John.

John Weigelt
National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada Co.

As the National Technology Officer for Microsoft Canada, John Weigelt is responsible for driving Microsoft Canada's strategic policy and technology efforts. In this role, Mr. Weigelt is the lead public advocate within the company on key issues such as the development of national technology policy and the use of technology by government, education and the healthcare community. These including leading Canadian outreach for environmental sustainability, accessibility, privacy, security and Interoperability. Mr. Weigelt is also responsible for the development and implementation of strategies which strengthen the company's relationships with the Canadian technology industry at large.

Prior to joining Microsoft, John held the position of Senior Director of Architecture, Standards and Engineering at the Chief Information Officer Branch of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. In this role, he was responsible for the development of the Government of Canada Enterprise architecture, Treasury Board IM and IT standards, and provided support for Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Policy. John holds a Master's Degree in computer and communications security from the Royal Military College of Canada and is both a certified information systems security professional as well as a certified information security manager.