Actions Panel
Mitigate Risk and Leverage Opportunity Post COVID-19
This virtual event will have a focused discussion on operational risks businesses may face in the post COVID-19 world.
When and where
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
TechPlace and Haltech invite you to a panel discussion offering tangible tips for entrepreneurs to manage strategic, IP, regulatory, financial and operational business risk, and advice on how to navigate opportunities that can arise out of a crisis.
Moderated by Haltech Executive Director, Shann McGrail, the event will begin with spotlight speaker Jennifer McKenzie from Bereskin & Parr LLP and her remarks on medical devices and Health Canada's recent accommodations on faster approval processes.
During this event, panelist from BrantTel, MNP LLP, Bereskin and Parr LLP and RBC will offer experiential advice from past crisis management, share relevant business resources, and discuss opportunities for start-ups and innovators to pivot and adapt to the new-normal post-crisis. Participants will learn how to to navigate and succeed in a changing business environment.
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Moderator
Executive Director, Haltech
shann.mcgrail@haltech.ca
Works to help technology entrepreneurs and companies develop and transform ideas and innovations into well positioned, growing commercial ventures. Highly experienced in planning and execution, coaching and change leadership.
Spotlight Speakers
Partner, Bereskin & Parr LLP
jmckenzie@bereskinparr.com
Head of the Regulatory, Advertising & Marketing Practice Groups at Bereskin & Parr, with extensive experience in intellectual property and privacy laws.
Amanda Branch
Associate, Bereskin & Parr LLP
abranch@bereskinparr.com
Advising on legal issues related to the internet and digital media with extensive experience in privacy law including cybersecurity and data breach.
Panelists
CEO, BrantTel Networks
fmirecki@branttel.com
Delivers results for companies undergoing digital transformation and future-proofs businesses for stronger relationships with customers and staff.
Partner, Bereskin & Parr LLP
ncourage@bereskinparr.com
Experienced patent attorney with a focus on patent portfolio development, freedom to operate, licensing and technology transfer.
Vice President of Technology Banking Group, Commercial Banking Group, RBC
eric.leblanc@rbc.com
Leader of the Tech team since 2012 with extensive experience in a wide range of financings to meet the unique and high growth needs of technology and life science companies.
Partner, Consulting Services, MNP
yohaan.thommy@mnp.ca
Delivers measurable financial results for clients, making organizations more valuable while while bringing greater financial predictability.
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Agenda
2:00pm Welcome Remarks
2:10pm Spotlight Speaker
2:20pm Panel Discussion
3:00pm Q and A
3:30pm Event Concludes
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At the time of registration, participants will have the opportunity to submit any questions or topics they wish discusses during the panel.