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CSPC 2018

Gregory Hodgson

Ryerson University
Postdoctoral Researcher, MBA Candidate
Toronto, Canada

ryerson.ca/cab/nanomaterials

Nanomaterials, renewables, smart materials. FinTech/blockchain, tech sector, energy sector, business innovation, science communication/policy.
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8:30am EST

Plenary Session - How can better federal-provincial collaboration strengthen Canada’s Research ecosystem? Delta Ottawa, International BallroomAndré Picard • Dr. Gilles Patry • Krista Connell • Dr. Janet Rossant, PHD FRS FRSC • Marc LePage • Dr. David Naylor • Dr. Mona Nemer • Dr. Michael J. Strong

10:00am EST

Coffee Break Delta Ottawa, International Ballroom

10:30am EST

(90 mins) Towards a Canadian Life Sciences Supercluster / Vers un suramoncellement de sciences de la vie canadiennes Delta Ottawa - CapitaleGordon McCauley • Dr. Raphael (Rafi) Hofstein • Cate McCready • Dr. Stéphanie Michaud • Karimah Es Sabar

1:30pm EST

(90 min) International Science and Canada - Addressing Global Agenda 2030 Together / Science internationale et le Canada - répondre ensemble au programme mondial 2030 Delta Ottawa, International BallroomGordon McBean • Alan Bernstein • David Grimes • Ted Hewitt • Amy Luers • Maria Uhle, PhD • Wendy Watson-Wright

3:00pm EST

Coffee Break Delta Ottawa, International Ballroom

3:30pm EST

(90 min) The status of science literacy in Canada / Profil des connaissances scientifiques au Canada Delta Ottawa, International BallroomMaurice Bitran • Dr. Eugenia Duodu • Dr. Mona Nemer • Dr. Molly Shoichet

5:00pm EST

CSPC 2018 Opening Reception Delta Ottawa - Pinnacle

6:00pm EST

Keynote Session - New directions for science advice in federal government Delta Ottawa, International BallroomToby Fyfe • Sarah Gallagher • Dr. Donna Kirkwood • Dan Wayner

7:45am EST

Breakfast Session - Skills and competencies where science and policy meet - MITACS Science Policy Fellows Special Panel Delta Ottawa, International BallroomAlejandro Adem • Gail Bowkett • Dr. David Castle • Scott Findlay • Katie Gibbs

10:00am EST

Coffee Break Delta Ottawa, International Ballroom

10:30am EST

(90 min) Risk Communication and Engagement with the Public in the Nuclear, Climate and Artificial Intelligence Sectors / Communication des risques et engagement auprès du public dans les secteurs du nucléaire... Delta Hotel - Joliet-FrontenacDuane Bratt • Elaine Chatigny • Monica Gattinger • Dr. Kimberly Girling • Margot Hurlbert • Bob Watts

12:30pm EST

A Conversation with Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor Delta Ottawa, International Ballroom

1:30pm EST

(90 min) Commercializing Innovation in Canada: Retaining human and financial capital north of the border / Commercialiser l'innovation au Canada : cesser d'exporter les ressources humaines et financières au nord... Delta Ottawa, International BallroomDr. Tom Corr • Kathryn Hayashi • Audrey Mascarenhas • Elissa Strome • Dr. Zhou Wang • Rodney Wilson • Dr. Alan Winter

3:00pm EST

Coffee Break Delta Ottawa, International Ballroom

3:30pm EST

(90 min) Policy Considerations on the Convergence of High Performance Computing & Artificial Intelligence Delta Hotel - RichelieuNizar Ladak • Chris Loken, PhD • Suzanne Talon, PhD • Alison Paprica, PhD PMP • Alain Veilleux

5:30pm EST

Reception and Gala Dinner The Canadian Museum of History

9:00pm EST

Post-Gala Reception - Hosted by Bayer The Canadian Museum of History

7:45am EST

Breakfast Session - Waterloo’s Innovation Advantage - The University of Waterloo Innovation Ecosystem - Sponsored by the Institute for Quantum Computing Delta Ottawa, International BallroomRobert Lemieux • Eric Blondeel • Kristine Boone • Adrien Côté • Alexa Roeper

8:15am EST

(45 min) How Canada Can Create a Sustainable National Space Infrastructure / De quelle façon le Canada peut-il créer une infrastructure spatiale nationale qui soit durable? Delta Ottawa, International BallroomDr. David Kendall • Kate Howells • Dr. Gordon Osinski • Dr. Michael Pley • Dr. Marie Lucy Stojak

12:00pm EST

Lunch (for Symposium Registered Delegates Only) Delta Ottawa, International Ballroom

1:00pm EST

Supporting Canada’s Energy Transition – Bridging the Gap between Fundamental Research, Industry, and Policy Delta Ottawa - ChaudièreCarolyn DeLoyde • Joy Romero, P.Eng, MBA PM, ICD.D, FCAE • Michael Fraser • Monica Gattinger • Dr. Praveen Jain • Warren Mabee • Trevor Nightingale • Dr. Ron Oberth • Laura Oleson • Dr. Kimberly A. Woodhouse