May

2016 Tech Day on Parliament Hill (Entrepreneurs/CEOs)

by NCFA and North of 41

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Tech Day on Parliament Hill - May 31st, 2016

In Partnership with TechConnex and North of 41

Venue: Sir John A MacDonald Building, 144 Wellington St.

Purpose: The purpose of this event is to connect tech entrepreneurs with the policy decision makers on Parliament Hill. This is the 2nd Annual Tech Day on the Hill. The sessions are targeted towards Parliament Hill staffers who will learn 1st hand the issues facing SMB Tech Entrepreneurs.

Time Description

8:00 a.m. Registration

8:15 a.m. Breakfast - Roundtable (Discuss Innovation Jobs Agenda for the Country)

8:50 a.m. Welcoming remarks - Jeff Musson & Pat Shaw

9:00 a.m. Overview of the state of the Tech space in Canada/North America

9:15 a.m. The Sharing Economy

The sharing economy is taking hold in Canada. This multi-billion dollar shift in the economy is changing the face of how Canadians consume products and services. What is the lasting long term affects both positive/negative that this is causing? What role does government play in this space and how can they provide value to all stakeholders.

1) Paul Barter- Paul Barter & Associates

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbarter

2) Chris Schafer – UBER

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherschafer

3) Tim Wootton – Rover Parking

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-wootton-b090ba16

4) Sean O'Leary - ICTC

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-o-leary-a6155a11

9:45 a.m. Q&A

9:55 a.m. “What is Currently Happening on Parliament Hill (Panel Discussion)”

A View from Inside the Hill: Hear from the Reporters and Insiders

Hear directly from reporters and other stakeholders as to what is happening inside Parliament. How does it affect entrepreneurs and which issues are MPs addressing in the current session of parliament. How is the government supporting innovation in this country

1) Theo Argitis – Bloomberg Ottawa Bureau Chief Reporter

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theophilos-argitis-8b073527

2) Vassy Kapelos – Global National Reporter

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassy-kapelos-3877a548

3) Anja Karadeglija - The WireReport Reporter (Hill Times)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjakaradeglija

10:15 a.m. Q&A

10:25 a.m. Cyber Security

The realities around cyber security are taking hold in Canada. This multi-billion dollar area of the economy and it is changing the face of how Canadians consume products and services. What is the lasting long term affects that this is causing? What role does government play in this space and how can they provide value to all stakeholders.

1) Ray Boisvert – Former CSIS Asst Director for Intelligence

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-boisvert-a775474b

2) Grant Woodward – SAS.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantrswoodward

3) Patrick Patterson – Carillon

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ppatters

4) Tyson Macaulay – Fortinet

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tysonmacaulay

5) Erin O’Toole – MP Durham

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-o-toole-67307416

11:15 a.m. Q&A

11:30 a.m. Key Pointers Before Meeting with MP’s & Staffers

This session will focus on what tech CEO’s should expect when meeting with MPs and Staffers. Present talking points and issues that should be highlighted on hill visits. Answer any questions from tech CEOs. What is on the government’s agenda (i.e. Job creation, streamlining shared services etc.) How to engage the Canadian tech community with these objectives.

11:45 a.m. Morning Program Concludes

12:00 p.m. Economic Club of Canada Luncheon

Topic: What is the State of E-Commerce in Canada

Keynote Speaker: Ms. Andrea Stairs, Managing Director, E-Bay Canada

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreastairs

1:45 p.m. Choice of the following:

1) Individual Meetings with MP’s and Staffers on the Hill.

2) Tours of Parliament Hill

3) Executive Time

2:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussion - Mr. Leslie Reissner

Deputy Director Science, Tech & Innovation - DFAIT

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-reissner-692a518