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Hear the keynote by Peter Aceto, President & CEO, ING DIRECT Canada, known for his effective and innovative use of social media. He has been identified by the Hay Group as a social media “Shining Star” among such icons as Bill Gates, Jack Welch, and Martha Stewart. Under his leadership ING DIRECT was recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Employers for two consecutive years, 2010 and 2011; as well as one of Canada’s Top Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

Mr. Aceto will also join an Executive Panel of public and private sector executives who will share leadership insights into what it will take to create world class organizations.

Leadership for the 21st Century

The 28th Annual Gala celebrates the best-of-the-best award-winners across the spectrum of advanced technology areas:
• CAMSC Innovation through Diversity Award
• The Celestica Award for Technology Commercialization
• The Peter Brojde Award for Canada’s Next Generation Executive Leadership
• The Motorola Award for Public Safety Technology
• Outstanding Product Achievement (ICT)
• Intel SME Innovation Award
• Alcatel-Lucent Emerging Technology Award
• High Road Communications Excellence in Science and Technology Reporting
• Excellence in Science and Tech – Quebec Media Award
• Telfer Private Sector Innovation and/or Leadership in Advanced Technology
• Public Sector Leadership in Advanced Technology
• ICTC IT Strategic HR Management
• Cloud Computing Innovation Award
• Ernst & Young CIO of the Year Award
• Sara Kirke Award for Canada’s Leading Woman High Tech Entrepreneur

Some of the key topics that we will explore include:
• new Social media CEOs
• the CEO is not the only leader any more
• using the power of the position
• preparing organizations for the future
• best practices for success

Our experts will provide a vision of Leadership for the 21st Century, including: a Mayor from an Innovative City; CEOs from start ups to large flagships; and, public sector leaders.

Cost:
Individual tickets – $200
Corporate Tables – $1,800
(seats 8) with logo

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Who Should Attend?

Communication providers, sub-contractors and trainers, in the Telco, Cableco, Wireless, WIFI, IPTV & related industries; Municipal, Government and Oil & Gas IT professionals. Buyers, safety experts, operations management, planners, engineers, designers, inside & outside plant technicians, construction staff, system testers, contractors, IT personnel and educators.

What Attendees Can Expect:

• 20+      Technical sessions & workshops
• 80+      Exhibiting Companies
• 100+    Companies attend – great industry networking
• Diverse industry experts & trouble shooters are easily accessible

Rates are low as $120pp for full two-day pass. Includes trade show, seminars, workshops, breakfast, lunch, beverage breaks, parking and welcome reception.

Registration Rates:

$150 – Early Bird Rate – register by March 15, 2013
$120 – Group Rate – for group registrations of 10+ people – register by May 1,2013
$200 – Regular Rate – register between March 16 & May 10, 2013
$210 – At-the-Door Rate – register after May 10, 2013
$0 – MAY 15 – TRADE SHOW ADMITTANCE ONLY, WEDNESDAY, BETWEEN 1PM & 4PM

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Dr. Gregory Bell, Director of the Energy Sciences Network, and Director of the Scientific Networking Division at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will deliver the morning keynote.

The theme of this year’s conference focuses on “Extreme Data” – the trends, the issues and what they mean for Ontario’s research, education and innovation communities.

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Hot Docs, North America’s largest documentary festival, conference and market, will present its 20th annual edition from April 25 – May 5, 2013. An outstanding selection of 180+ documentaries from Canada and around the world will be presented to Toronto audiences and international delegates. Hot Docs will also mount a full roster of conference sessions and market events and services for documentary practitioners, including the renowned Hot Docs Forum and The Doc Shop. In partnership with Blue Ice Group, Hot Docs operates the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, a century-old landmark located in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood.

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The theme for this year’s conference is “High Speed Broadband – A Catalyst for Opportunity and Innovation”

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This year’s JUNO Awards promises to be an unforgettable week of fan-focused events, generating province-wide excitement and creating long-lasting memories. Residents and music lovers from both cities are gearing up to celebrate the very best Canada has to offer.

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The Toronto Screenwriting Conference (TSC) is a two-day weekend event that brings together screen-based industry professionals and offers them advanced level of education and skills development unparalleled by any other screenwriting event on the continent.

It is designed to inform writers, producers, directors, and development executives working in the film, television and interactive industries through the teachings of expert creative talent, authors and speakers specializing in the craft of writing.

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We are an industry of in’s! Insertions, innovation, insights even the dreading invoices and inputting.

At the MIXX Canada Spring 2013 conference you will:

Get inspired by Candy Chang, Artist
Learn about what’s happening in-market with Donald Chestnut, SapientNitro
See what’s in development with Ian Jeffrey, FounderFuel
Get inquisitive with Dan Hill & Susan Krashinsky, The Globe & Mail
Gain some insights with Doug Norris, Environics Analytics
See innovation with Brent Bernie, comScore

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Canada’s radio elite will unite for two days in March (21-22) to take in some of the finest radio networking and education at Radio Interactive 2013: International Radio Summit.

One of the ultimate venues for connecting with radio, the conference will examine the future of radio and address the issues hot on the lips of broadcasters everywhere, from PPM to Social Radio, Branding, Format Wars and all frequencies in between.

There’s no better place to interact one-on-one with hundreds of radio professionals – from station management and CEOs to program directors and radio consultants.

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Now in its 31st year, Canadian Music Week is recognized as one of the premier entertainment events in North America focusing on the business of music. We bring together Sound Recording, New Media and Broadcast for one spectacular week of events… Combining informative, intensive conferences, cutting edge trade exhibition, award shows, film festival and Canada’s biggest New Music Festival. Canadian Music Fest spans 6 nights of performances, with 1,000 showcasing bands at more than 60 live music venues in downtown Toronto.  All convention functions take place at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre.

Canadian Music Week is pleased to welcome legendary producers Bob Ezrin and Steve Lillywhite to the schedule. From artists like Kiss, Pink Floyd, U2, and The Rolling Stones, to Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Green Day, Nine Inch Nails and The Killers, the two have had a hand in producing some of the biggest and most diverse names in music. At Canadian Music Week’s Music Summit, artists and admirers from around the world, will have the opportunity to hear the two share some of their most memorable moments, tips and techniques to apply in the studio and shed light on what they’re working on next

Event Highlights:
• Connect and network with brands, agencies, music, entertainment and digital executives
• Explore the ROI potential of true consumer and fan engagement
• Experience successful cross media brand integrations
• Identify the key trends transforming and driving digital media
• Get up to speed on marketing technology without being an engineer
• Align your digital marketing with overall business goals
• Improve your ability to manage multiple campaigns across multiple platforms