CKBC | Participating in the Innovation Economy
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Monday, June 19th, 2017
CKBC is proud to host an event to encourage young students and entrepreneurs to shape the future innovation economy. Consul General Brandon Lee will give an insight into what is happening in the Silicon Valley and lead a conversation on how young Canadians can help build the future.
Audience: University/College students; Young Entrepreneurs; High school students, CKBC members
Speaker: Brandon Lee, Consul General of Canada in San Francisco
Moderator: Sonny Cho, CEO of CKBC
Venue: Ryerson University
Program: 6:00 – 6:15 pm Registration & Networking
6:15 – 7:00 pm Speaker
7:00 – 7:30 pm Q&Q
7:30 – 8:00 pm Reception
Fee: Free with registration.
Sponsors: Ryerson University, Korea Times, Korean Real Estate Post
Supporters: Global Affairs; Ontario International Trade; Korean Students Associations,
Mr. Brandon Lee was appointed as Consul General of Canada in June 2015 with accreditation for northern California and Hawaii. Brandon Lee joined the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2004. His background is in change management and innovation, and he has held several executive and management positions within the department. From 2007 to 2011, he oversaw reform activities to strengthen Canada’s international presence and became DFAIT’s first Director of Innovation. From 2012 to 2014, Mr. Lee held senior positions at the World Trade Organization and the International Committee of the Red Cross (both in Geneva), spearheading major organizational and international reform initiatives. Previously, Mr. Lee worked in the private sector as a pioneer of online banking in North America and with large-scale telecommunications and IT management consulting firms.
