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Tuesday April 29th
09:00 - 09:10
Carlu Concert Hall
Co-Chairs Robert Montgomery, Rick Nathan and Sean Wise welcome delegates and open the inaugural Canadian Innovation Exchange, providing a road map for the upcoming events spanning the next two days which showcase the best and brightest entrepreneurs and companies and shine a spotlight on emerging technologies.
Speaker
Robert Montgomery, CEO - - Achilles Media Ltd.
Sean Wise, Managing Director - - Wise Mentor Capital
Rick Nathan, Managing Director - - Kensington Capital Partners Limited
Tuesday April 29th
09:08 - 09:10
Carlu Concert Hall
In Partnership with:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
In association with PWC, the Canadian Innovation Exchange presents a morning of intimate and informative sessions designed to contribute to entrepreneur knowledge and insight, and in some small way to ensure more investible innovative companies will emerge in Canada.
Partner Introductions:
Christopher Dulny, Partner - Audit and Assurance Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Tuesday April 29th
09:10 - 09:40
Session
Carlu Concert Hall
Investment in a growth company is a two-way street. This session will focus on what type of investor you should look at for your business, and what investors are looking for. Does it make sense to search out an Angel Investor or go to a Venture Capital firm? What is the current landscape for startups in Canada and what options are available to emerging companies? What are the rules to never break? What spaces are hot and which are not?
Moderator
Robert Montgomery, CEO - - Achilles Media Ltd.
Speaker
Rick Segal, Partner - - JLA Ventures
Austin Hill, CEO & Executive Instigator - - Akoha Inc.
David S Rose, Managing Principal - - Rose Tech Ventures LLC
Tuesday April 29th
09:10 - 12:00
Session
Carlu Clipper Room
Learn the key points in promoting your business to potential investors. Topics often include: Crafting an effective business plan; Delivering a strong investor pitch; Basics of venture capital; Term sheet trends; Targeting, contacting and interacting with potential investors; How to raise U.S. money ; When the public equity route makes sense; The evolution of investment: going from seed to venture to mezzanine funding; The importance of facilitative leadership; The different roles BIO and IT assume; debt and equity financing; Angel and Venture Capital deals; and Understanding how current market conditions affect you and your potential investors.
Speaker
Sean Wise, Managing Director - - Wise Mentor Capital
Tuesday April 29th
09:40 - 10:10
Session
Carlu Concert Hall
Save yourself time and money with this session, as you learn all the things you need to know to produce a top quality investment term sheet. What are the common mistakes, pitfalls and little victories to look for? Learn from two of Canada’s key experts in a session that could reap you benefits for years to come.
Speaker
Rick Segal, Partner - - JLA Ventures
Suzie Dingwall Williams, Partner - - Venture Law Associates LLP
Important Tax Updates Every Canadian Innovation Company Needs to Know
Tuesday April 29th
10:10 - 10:50
Session
Carlu Concert Hall
Get an update on recent changes for the SR & ED program and more information about Export Controls, and why they matter to all innovation companies.
Speaker
Vik Sachdev, Partner - TAX - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Brent Jay, Associate Partner - Indirect Tax - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Developing an Effective Investor Community for Emerging Companies
Tuesday April 29th
11:10 - 11:30
Session
Carlu Concert Hall
Learn how to develop an effective Investor Relations strategy that contributes to maximizing a public or private company’s valuation and facilitates its financing initiatives.
Speaker
Anne Marie Maduri, President - - Mimesis Capital Corp./Maduri Associates Inc.
Tuesday April 29th
11:30 - 12:00
Session
Carlu Concert Hall
Learn how to get involved with grassroots communities and what their roles are in developing investment-ready companies.
Speaker
David Crow, UX Evangelist - Developer & Platform Evangelism - Microsoft Canada
Will Pate, Community Manager - - VenCorps
Jevon MacDonald, Founder - - Firestoker.com
Tuesday April 29th
12:00 - 13:30
Lunch
Carlu Lobby
Enjoy lunch in the main lobby and interact with fellow delegates in the interactive Partners Hall.
Tuesday April 29th
12:45 - 13:25
Keynote
Carlu Concert Hall
Learn the five practices for creating blockbuster products and services from the guru who wrote the book on it. Dr. Gary Lynn was selected by Business 2.0 Magazine as one of the nine leading management gurus in the country. He is Senior Managing Director and Chief Innovation Officer for Spencer Trask, a New York-based venture capital firm, that has placed over $1 billion over the past decade in 130 technology start-ups
Introduced by
Rick Nathan, Managing Director - - Kensington Capital Partners Limited
Speaker
Gary Lynn, Chief Innovation Officer - - Spencer Trask
Tuesday April 29th
13:30 - 13:50
Carlu Concert Hall
Raymond Reddy of Research In Motion provides insight into the kind of companies RIM are looking to buy. What attributes are they looking for and why? What kind of managers and operations are they looking for and how do they integrate them? What are the valuation implications and what kind of terms are prevailing?
Speaker
Raymond Reddy, Manager, Corporate Development - Strategic Alliances - Research In Motion
Tuesday April 29th
13:55 - 14:30
Carlu Concert Hall
In Partnership with:
CNQ Stock Exchange
Here is your chance to hear from two experts in their field, and find out where the “next big thing” is going to happen.
Partner Introductions:
Robert Cook, President - - CNQ Stock Exchange
Speaker
Deepak Ramachandran, VP, Enterprise 2.0 - - New Paradigm
Philip Poulidis, Founder and CEO - - Morega Systems Inc.
Tuesday April 29th
14:30 - 15:00
Coffee Break
Carlu Lobby
Our Networking break allows you to network with fellow delegates over afternoon refreshments, served in the main lobby.
Tuesday April 29th
15:00 - 15:50
Carlu Concert Hall
In Partnership with:
PROFIT Magazine
What are the key reasons for the success of these Canadian innovative companies? What adversity did they need to overcome to succeed and how did they do it? What did they learn along the way?
Partner Introductions:
Ian Portsmouth, Editor & Associate Publisher - - PROFIT Magazine
Host
Ian Portsmouth, Editor & Associate Publisher - - PROFIT Magazine
Speaker
Jeremy Wright, CEO/President - - b5media
Ron Neumann, Entrepreneur-in-Residence - - Communitech
Justin Belobaba, President & CEO - Management - Healthscreen Solutions Inc.
Leila Boujnane, CEO - - Idee Inc.
Tuesday April 29th
15:55 - 16:40
Carlu Concert Hall
In Partnership with:
Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
Join Stephen Hurwitz of law firm Choate Hall & Stewart, LLP from Boston and a group of leading US VCs as they talk about what they're looking for in Canada. What companies have received funding from US investors and why? What are the strengths and weaknesses of Canadian technology plays as perceived by US capital sources? How do US investors collaborate with Canadian investors? What are the prevailing trends in US technology investing? How should Canadian companies go about seeking US capital?
Partner Introductions:
Stephen A. Hurwitz, Partner - - Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
Introduced by
Rick Nathan, Managing Director - - Kensington Capital Partners Limited
Speaker
Stephen A. Hurwitz, Partner - - Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
Paul Ciriello, Managing Partner - - Fairhaven Capital
Nina Saberi, Managing General Partner - - Castile Ventures
Tuesday April 29th
16:45 - 17:30
Carlu Concert Hall
In Partnership with:
b5media, Inc.
An opportunity for CIX delegates to meet many of the participating investors and their colleagues. Who are the key investors in attendance? How do I meet them? What kind of investments are they looking to make and what are their criteria? What are their hot buttons?
Partner Introductions:
Jeremy Wright, CEO/President - - b5media
Host
Robert Montgomery, CEO - - Achilles Media Ltd.
Tuesday April 29th
17:30 - 19:00
Reception
Carlu Lobby
In Partnership with:
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
After a full day of sessions please join delegates for a chance to exchange ideas, and business cards, during the networking reception.
Partner Introductions:
Joe Olivier, Vice President Knowledge Based Industries (Ontario) - Knowledge Based Industries - Ontario - RBC
Wednesday April 30th
07:30 - 08:15
Breakfast
Carlu Lobby
Why not network and share ideas with your fellow CIX delegates over a light breakfast?
Wednesday April 30th
08:15 - 08:20
Carlu Concert Hall
Co-Chair Robert Montgomery welcomes you to the second day of the inaugural Canadian Innovation Exchange showcasing the best and brightest entrepreneurs, companies and investors.
Speaker
Robert Montgomery, CEO - - Achilles Media Ltd.
Bob Delaney, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Research and Innovation - -
Wednesday April 30th
08:20 - 08:40
Carlu Concert Hall
CIX Co-Chair, Rick Nathan - Managing Director of Kensington Capital Partners Limited, President of CVCA - Canada's Venture Capital and Private Equity Association provides a "state of the nation" address on venture capital in Canada and how innovation is driving success in today's markets.
Speaker
Rick Nathan, Managing Director - - Kensington Capital Partners Limited
Wednesday April 30th
08:40 - 09:10
Keynote
Carlu Concert Hall
Listen to an Investor from "South of the Border" talk about the advantages of collaboration and working together to maximize output. Listen to Andreas Stavropouls speaks about software investments (consumer/internet and enterprise infrastructure), mobility, and technology-enabled services. Here is your chance to listen to what an investor is looking for in a company.
Speaker
Andreas Stavropoulos, Managing Director - - Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Wednesday April 30th
09:15 - 10:00
Carlu Concert Hall
In Partnership with:
b5media, Inc.
“Meet the Investors” offers an opportunity for CIX delegates to meet many of the participating investors and their colleagues. Who are the key investors in attendance? How do I meet them? What kind of investments are they looking to make and what are their criteria? What are their hot buttons?
Partner Introductions:
Jeremy Wright, CEO/President - - b5media
Host
Robert Montgomery, CEO - - Achilles Media Ltd.
Wednesday April 30th
10:00 - 10:30
Break
Carlu Lobby
Join your fellow delegates in the main lobby for a morning break, and take this opportunity to visit the interactive Partners Hall.
Wednesday April 30th
10:30 - 12:30
Carlu Concert Hall
Canada's most innovative companies present themselves to delegates. From a field of many excellent applicants, the Canadian Innovation Exchange Selection Committee was faced with the difficult task of choosing 20 finalists to present themselves to delegates at CIX. Following are ten finalist companies which will present themselves to delegates, another 10 will present at 1:30 PM. Meet the leaders of these stars of tomorrow in-person. Each company will provide a 10-minute presentation. Delegates will vote for the “Canadian Innovation Leader” and runner up awards using their wireless devices, honoring the best presentation and company.
Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc., Fonthill, ON
Acquisio, Saint Lambert, QC
Brainpark, Inc., Toronto, ON
CellWand Communications, Toronto, ON
Coveo, Quebec, QC
HomeZilla, Toronto, ON
Octopz, Toronto, ON
Standout Jobs, Inc., Montreal, QC
Streametrics Corporation Inc., Montreal, QC
TimePlay Entertainment, Toronto, ON
Wednesday April 30th
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
Carlu Lobby
For lunch join delegates in the main lobby and visit the Innovation Market Place, for up- and-coming ideas and ventures. Here is your chance to vote on the best presentations.
Wednesday April 30th
13:00 - 13:20
Carlu Concert Hall
In Partnership with:
Toronto Stock Exchange / TSX Venture Exchange
Kevan Cowan, President, TSX Venture Exchange (one of the two national equity exchanges operated by TSX Group) provides an understanding of the public markets for capital raising, liquidity events, and corporate development for companies of various size and value parameters.
Introduced by
Sean Wise, Managing Director - - Wise Mentor Capital
Speaker
Kevan Cowan, President - - TSX Venture Exchange
Wednesday April 30th
13:30 - 15:30
Carlu Concert Hall
Canada's most innovative companies present themselves to delegates. From a field of many excellent applicants, the Canadian Innovation Exchange Selection Committee was faced with the difficult task of choosing 20 finalists to present themselves to delegates at CIX. Following are ten finalist companies which will present themselves to delegates, another 10 will have presented at 10:30 AM. Meet the leaders of these stars of tomorrow in-person. Each company will provide a 10-minute presentation.
Akoha Inc., Montreal, QC
Bitcasters, Toronto, ON
Blueprint Software Systems, Toronto, ON
Digital Payment Technologies Corp., Burnaby, BC
dthree Inc. Mississauga, ON
Kaben Wireless Silicon Inc, Ottawa, ON
Mobidia, Inc., Vancouver, BC
Planeteye Inc., Toronto, ON
Redwood Technologies, Calgary, AB
Level Spatial View Inc., Toronto, ON
Wednesday April 30th
15:30 - 15:50
Break
Carlu Lobby
Here is your chance to vote on the best presentations. Take a moment to cast your vote, while you network and recharge.
Wednesday April 30th
15:50 - 16:20
Carlu Concert Hall
Is the VC model for funding new enterprises dying a slow death or is it as healthy as a horse? Should the media and technology industries enable different funding approaches? Should we be funding technology products or companies? How can early stage returns be boosted to the benefit of both investors and companies? What will be the state of venture capital in 5 years? Join eminent entrepreneurs, investors and company execs as they plumb the depths of these vexing issues.
Moderator
Noel Hulsman, Editor - Report on [Small] Business - Globe and Mail
Panelist
Sean Wise, Managing Director - - Wise Mentor Capital
David Adderley, General Partner & COO - - Celtic House Venture Partners
Leonard Brody, CEO, Co Founder - - NowPublic
Chris Albinson, Managing Director - - Panorama Capital
Wednesday April 30th
16:20 - 16:30
Carlu Concert Hall
In Partnership with:
MyThum Interactive Inc.
The Delegates have voted. The CIX '08 Award for “Canadian Innovation Leader” and runner up will be awarded for the best presentation as chosen by the attendees of the conference. The winner will receive a Macbook Air, generously provided by B5Media.
Presented By
Robert Montgomery, CEO - - Achilles Media Ltd.
Sean Wise, Managing Director - - Wise Mentor Capital
Rick Nathan, Managing Director - - Kensington Capital Partners Limited
Wednesday April 30th
17:00 - 19:00
Please join us for our closing Cocktail Reception, and a brief tour at the MaRS Centre - the gateway to Canada's largest concentration of scientific research. MaRS Centre 101 College Street (Just 3 short blocks west of the Carlu)
Introduced by
Ilse Treunicht, - - MaRS Centre
* Note: we reserve the right to change this schedule at any time.
