Industry Connect: Innovation Challenges and Showcase

Industry Connect is a half-day event hosted by Innovate BC and Innovation Central Society designed to facilitate meaningful business connections between companies, funding agencies, and innovators in Northern BC.

Forward-looking industry leaders such as Conuma Coal, Rio Tinto, Hydra Energy and Nechako Valley Regional Cattlemens Association will be presenting some of their most pressing business challenges and looking to connect with Northern BC innovators who can provide local, innovative solutions. In addition, you will meet and hear from Innovation Central Society, Innovate BC, Northern Development Initiative Trust, Mitacs Canada and Startup in Residence about programs and funding to support local growth.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to generate potential partnerships, meet new customers, pitch your tech solutions to industry leaders and access the support you need to grow your business.

Want to showcase your business at the event?

We have a limited number of booths available, please indicate your interest in the registration page.

Agenda

1:00 pm Registration and booth setup

1:30 pm Open remarks

1:40 pm Challenges and Programs Presentations:

• Rio Tinto, Marc-Olivier Beaulieu-Richard, Automation Team Leader
• Hydra Energy, Laura Guzman, Director of Government Affairs & Partnerships
• Northern Development Initiative Trust, Renata King, Director Business Development
• Innovate BC, Kailyn Skuban, Program Manager

2:40 pm Networking break

2:55 pm Challenges and Programs Presentations:

• Conuma Coal, Michael Naylor, Efficiency Engineer
• Nechako Valley Regional Cattlemen’s Association, Alex Kulchar and Shirley Moon
• Startup In Residence Program, Jean-Paul Fournier, Project Director
• Mitacs Canada, Lenny Freilich, Director, Strategic Accounts

4:00 pm Showcase and Networking

5:00 pm End of program

Thank you to our partners: