Atlantic Business Summit 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009 at 8:00 AM - Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 6:00 PM (ET)
Toronto, Ontario
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Leading Today And Tomorrow
Thanks to the Rotman School of Management and Dalhousie University, East Coast Connected is proud to present the second annual Atlantic Business Summit on Friday, June 5, 2009 in Toronto.
This year, the Atlantic Business Summit will once again feature lively discussions, with academic, industry and business leaders examining current topics and trends in Atlantic Canada. John Risley, renowned entrepreneur and past chair of Clearwater Fine Foods and New York Times best selling author Don Tapscott will deliver the keynote addresses.
An exclusive reception will immediately follow the day’s activities.
As a bonus, all summit attendees will receive a discount for attending the Albany Club's "East Coast Sociable" being held on the evening of Thursday, June 4th.
Summit Day Agenda - Friday June 5th
8:00 – 8:45 Registration and Continental Breakfast (Fleck Atrium, ground floor) Welcoming Remarks Jim Fisher - Vice-Dean, Rotman School of Management Chris Crowell - President, East Coast Connected Opening Keynote - Success in Atlantic Canada "A Port in the Global Economic Storm" (20mins) John Risley – Past Chair, Clearwater Seafoods Session 1: Atlantic Provinces “What is your plan for prosperity in this tough economic climate?” Moderator - Andrew Coyne, National Editor - Maclean's • Government of New Brunswick Hon. Victor Boudreau - MLA, Shediac, Cap Pelé Bill Barrett - Chair, Barrett Xplore • Government of Nova Scotia Ian Thompson - Deputy Minister, Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development Peter Conlon - President and CEO, Nautel • Government of Prince Edward Island Dr. Jason Cleaversmith - Director, Bioscience Prince Edward Island Business Development Rory Francis - Executive Director, PEI BioAlliance • Open Q&A session with audience (30 minutes) Networking Break Concurrent Session 1 - "Diaspora Engagement" "To what extent should governments support the establishment of expat community hubs?" Moderator – Sarah Young, Principle – MT&L • Gordon Pitts – Author, The Codfathers and Stampede • Humphrey Sheehan – Executive Director, New Brunswick Population Growth Secretariat • Ray Ivany – President, Acadia University • Chris Crowell – President, East Coast Connected Concurrent Session 2 – Doing Business on the Global Stage from Atlantic Canadian Economy "How can we make Atlantic Canada the place from which to conduct business internationally?" Moderator – Gordon Fullerton, Associate Dean - Masters Programs, Sobey School of Business • George Armoyan – Chairman, Clarke Inc. • Dan MacDonald – President & CEO, InNOVAcorp • Paul Dube – CEO, Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Technology Industries • Denise LeBlanc, Q.C. – Partner, McInnes Cooper Concurrent Session 3 – New Opportunities in a Green Economy “How does the green shift impact regional strategic projects and create new opportunities?” Moderator – Toby Heaps, Editor In Chief - Corporate Knights Magazine • Peter Corbyn – President, E9 Group • Tony Cobb – Co-Founder, Shorefast Foundation • Peggy Cunningham – Director, Dalhousie School of Business • Howie Chong - Founder, Carbonzero Networking Break Lunch and Keynote address Don Tapscott - Next Generation Leadership Introduction by David Wheeler, Dean, Dalhousie Faculty of Management Discussion – Leadership 2.0 in Atlantic Canada “What are the issues and challenges facing the next generation of Atlantic Canadian leaders today?” Moderator – Seamus O’Regan, Co-Host - CTV's Canada AM • Andrew Oland – President, Moosehead Breweries • Pamela Scott Crace – Editor, Progress Magazine • Hon. David Dingwall P.C., Q.C. - Counsel, Sampson McDougall • Tim Coates - Executive Director, 21 Inc. • Ken Pinto - Executive Director, Atlantic Fringe Festival
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Closing Reception
Sail Day Agenda - Saturday June 6th
3:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. Sailing on Lake Ontario with Toronto Brigatine
With a "Sail and Summit ticket", you are invited to the Atlantic Business Summit and an afternoon of sailing.
East Coast Connected invites Atlantic Business Summit attendees and ECC members on a Tall Ship sailing experience on Lake Ontario on the day following the conference activities.
East Coast Connected has partnered with Toronto Brigantine, a tall ship adventures operator offering sail training on its 72 foot brigantine STV The Pathfinder to offer a unique afternoon on the “high seas” of Lake Ontario.
Toronto Brigantine provides an authentic experience – be prepared to
haul ropes; man the sails; climb the rigging and take the helm all
under the direction of trained youth officers and Captain.
Please note, no alcohol is allowed on board the boat.
Where: Tall ship, Pathfinder will be docked at the foot of Spadina at Queen’s QuayWest.
What to bring: Closed toe sneakers, a water resistant jacket, sunscreen, hat, an extra layer (lake temperatures can be 10 degrees cooler).
About Toronto Brigantine Incorporated
Toronto Brigantine Incorporated (TBI) has been building the character of youths aged 13 to 18 for over 46 years. A not-for-profit charitable organization, sail training programs on the Great Lakes aboard the brigantines T.S. Playfair and S.T.V. Pathfinder have taught valuable life skills for generations of youth including seamanship, self-reliance, teamwork, leadership, marine navigation and piloting, dependability, and respect.
East Coast Connected reserves the right to change ticket prices and cancel or alter any part of the programme without notice.
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East Coast Connected
East Coast Connected (ECC) is a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen the bonds amongst Atlantic Canadian expats. Since 2007, ECC’s mandate is to leverage Atlantic Canadian networks that already exist, fostering a dialogue to create an exchange of knowledge, capital, and creativity that will promote economic growth across the Atlantic region.
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