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October 1-3, 2008
Overview:
Ontario’s Digital Economy Conference will focus on the transformation of Ontario’s economic, social and environmental future from the perspective of three themes. The conference will begin with a look at Ontario relative to other jurisdictions; study the use and impact of various creative applications; and consider how Ontario can best benefit from the use of technology in an expanding knowledge economy.
The key speakers are trailblazers in the digital economy who first recognized that the changing characteristics of information, computing, and communications are now the preeminent driver of economic growth, environmental development and social change. Workshop facilitators will provide an inside look at factors and issues that influence the digital economy.
Motivating e-business success stories, advances in health-related applications and the transformative power of technology will be examined, explained, and shared during this dynamic 3-day event.
Ontario’s Digital Economy Conference Highlights:
Three broad themes, Lay of the Land, Showcase of Innovative Applications and Future Visioning, will be explored through the lens of economic development, social & community development, and environmental development.
- Economic Development: capacity building; business expansion; and leveraging local partnerships to foster innovation.
- Social & Community development: quality of life; local access to services; cultural development
- Environmental development: reduced carbon emissions; green innovations; positive environmental impacts
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| Wednesday October 1, 2008 |
16:00-
18:00
18:00-
20:00
20:00 |
Registration
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Guest
Services Foyer
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Cocktails, Reception,
Networking, and Second Life Presentation with Leigh Rowan
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Peninsula
Room |
Dinner |
Peninsula
Room |
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| Thursday October 2, 2008 |
Morning Theme: Lay of the Land
A look at the tools we use today, where we are and where others are at, as we transition from a manufacturing based economy to a knowledge-based one and what that means |
07:30-
08:30
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Registration opens
Breakfast / Networking
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Eclipse Dining Room
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09:00-
09:15
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Conference Welcome
Todd Lucier , BHK, Bed
Welcome Remarks
Ron McKerlie, Deputy Minister - Ministry of Government Services |
Waterhouse Ballroom |
09:15-
10:00 |
Morning Keynote
“Managing Behaviours and Attitudes
for Knowledge Management”
Doug Cooper, Intel Canada |
Waterhouse Ballroom |
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10:00-
10:15 |
| Morning Coffee Break / Networking |
Waterhouse Foyer |
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10:15-
11:15 |
Session1A
Arthur Lismer Room
Economic Development
Overview of Industry Sectors E-Business Study Results
• Frederick Chevalier, E&B Data
• Dr. Charles Davis, Ryerson University |
Session 1B
Jackson Room
Understanding how Cultural Mapping Leads to Convergence
Facilitator:
Fred McGarry- The Centre for Community Mapping
with Peggy Weston - Playscape WR
and Jan Hennig - Kitchener Waterloo Action Centre
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Session 1C
Casson Room
Environmental & Other Development
Cisco - Network on Wheels (Now) Van 1
• An "In Van" Demonstration
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| Thursday October 2, 2008 |
11:15-
11:30 |
| Coffee Break / Networking |
Room TBD |
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11:30-
12:30 |
Session2A
Arthur Lismer Room
Economic Development
nGen: Leveraging Local Partnership to Foster Innovation
• Jeff Chesebrough, nGen Niagara Interactive Media
• Jean Bridge,
Brock
University |
Session2B
Jackson Room
Social & Community Development
One Community
• Lev Gonick, One Community
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Session2C
Casson Room
Environmental & Other Development
Beyond Green IT: Harnessing ICT to Enable Carbon Footprint Reduction
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Lawrence Surtees, IDC
Canada
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12:30-
13:15 |
| Lunch / Networking |
Eclipse
Dining Room |
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| Afternoon Theme: A Showcase of Innovative ApplicationsA look at innovative applications that are being used today, including panel discussions by people who are using them. |
13:15-
14:00 |
Afternoon Keynote
Telemedicine in Ontario
• Dr. Ed Brown, Ontario's Telemedicine Network (OTN)
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Waterhouse Ballroom |
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14:00-
14:15 |
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14:15-
15:15 |
Session3A
Arthur Lismer Room
Economic Development
Using the Internet for Competitive Intelligence for Small Businesses
• Frederick
Chevalier, E&B Data
• Bob Glandfield, CEO, Innovation Synergy Centre
• Deepak Bajaj,
Seneca
College |
Session3B
Jackson Room
Social & Community Development
Cisco - Network on Wheels (Now) Van 2
• An "In Van" Demonstration
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Session3C
Casson Room
Environmental & Other Development
E-Traceability - Farm to Fork
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Holly Sabara,
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
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15:15-
15:30 |
| Afternoon Coffee / Networking Break |
Waterhouse Foyer |
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15:30-
16:30 |
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16:30-
16:45 |
| Refreshment Break with Light Appetizers /
Networking Break |
Waterhouse Foyer |
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16:45-
17:45 |
Session4A
Arthur Lismer Room
Economic Development
Customer Service 2.0
• Scott Gow, Ministry of Government Services
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Session4B
Jackson Room
Social & Community Development
Applying Cultural Mapping to Community, Social & Economic Development
Facilitator: Fred McGarry - The Centre for Community Mapping
with Silvia Strobl Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR),
Coordinator, IM & Spatial Analysis Unit
and Dan McCarthy, PhD, Department of Environment and Resources Studies University of Waterloo |
Session4C
Casson Room
Environmental & Other Development
Geocaching - The Game and the Economic Benefits
Mary Barker
Taking Techology from Timmins to the World•
Marilyn Wood, Mikro-Tek |
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| Thursday October 2, 2008 |
17:45-
18:30 |
Networking |
Tom Thompson Room |
18:30-
19:30 |
Keynote Presentation: “Facing Technology Together“
Robert J. Sawyer, Author
In his entertaining keynote address,
Facing Technology Together, Rob will show us why science fiction has been
called "the only preventive medicine for Future Shock," and explain
how extrapolative science-fiction thinking and rapid adoption of cutting-edge
technologies can aid businesses as they rush to meet the future |
Tom Thomson
Room |
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19:30-
21:00 |
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| 21:00 |
Deerhurst Show
Optional for conference guests |
Lodge Showroom |
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| Friday October 3, 2008 |
Morning Theme: Future Visioning
A look at where we go next. Fostering digital innovation to improve Ontario’s productivity. |
08:00-
09:00 |
| Breakfast / Registration |
Eclipse Dining Room |
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09:00-
09:15 |
| Muskoka Community Network Host Address |
Waterhouse Ballroom |
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09:15
09:45 |
Morning Keynote“
Building Ontario's Digital Future: Strategic Research Findings”
Robert Dowler, Corporate Chief Strategist, OCCIO, Ministry of Government Services |
09:45 10:00 |
Move to Break Out |
10:00-
11:00 |
Session5A
Arthur Lismer Room
Economic Development
Intergovernmental Integration: New Policy Possibilities
• Rob Dowler, Ministry of Government Services
• Glen Milne, Independent Policy Consultant
• Richard Simpson, Industry
Canada
Electronic Commerce Branch |
Session5B
Jackson Room
Social & Community Development
Education Clouds and Research Clouds
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Rachel Ellaway, Northern Ontario
School of
Medicine
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Session5C
Casson Room
Environmental & Other Development
Applications
in Digital Technologies – Climate Change
• Dr. Richard Kelly,
University of
Waterloo
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11:00-
11:15 |
| Morning Break / Networking |
Waterhouse Foyer |
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11:15-
12:15 |
| Closing Keynote Speaker
Robert Bell, Co-Founder and Executive Director, the Intelligent Community Forum, NY
What is an intelligent community, and what is it’s impact at the local level, particularly in rural communities? In the broadband economy, adaptability outweighs legacy; skills and an e-literate citizenry are key to greater participation; and innovation – not location and creates a competitive advantage. |
Waterhouse Ballroom |
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12:15-
12:30 |
Conference Wrap-Up
Todd Lucier, BHK, Bed, Conference Host |
Waterhouse Ballroom |
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12:30-
14:30 |
Lunch
Savour Muskoka Culinary Experiences |
Eclipse Dining Room |
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Note: A full agenda will be available in each conference attendee’s registration package |
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