ABCtech #69 04AUG16 Alberta Canada Fusion Technology Alliance

ABCtech #69 04AUG16 Alberta/Canada Fusion Technology Alliance

This past year the Alberta Council of Technologies has contributed to the formation of two new champions of emerging technologies:

1. the Calgary Action Team  – spun off after the Creativity & Convergence Conference in Calgary in November 2015 and now Chaired by Robert Hubbs and

2. the Alberta/Canada Fusion Techology Alliance, Chaired by Allan Offenberger. Congratulations both!

The Alliance will be one of the featured BIG IDEAS of the Alternative Energies panel at our November Convention “Creating the new Alberta – Vision & Leadership – FOR MORE. –  Editor

Fusion Alliance Positions Alberta As Global Player subitted by Allan Offenberger

We are pleased to announce the incorporation of the fusion energy program as a non-profit society – aptly named the Alberta/Canada Fusion Technology Alliance. The Alliance includes industry, academic, government and non-government members and will be looking to extend its umbrella across Alberta and Canada. The mission of the Alliance is to be a vehicle for building capacity in fusion related technologies, bridging support of post secondary institutions (to enhance capabilities in highly qualified personnel and novel science/ technology) with private sector applications in advanced technologies.

Having been a major sponsor of the push to engage Alberta in the worldwide effort to harness fusion (the energy of the sun), this is a gratifying moment for ABCtech. Indeed, this is doubly so since, in addition to the promise of a sustainable, clean energy source, fusion technology can play a dramatic role in diversifying our economy over the coming decades – fundamentally changing the industrial base with wide ranging opportunities in important technologies such as lasers, optics, photonics, sensors, robotics, computers for data management and analysis, materials science, additive manufacturing and systems engineering.

One of the first activities of our Alliance is to help with a Canadian fusion roadmap for presentation to the federal innovation planning process that is currently underway for the next budget year. A first meeting of representatives from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec was held May 31 in Saskatoon and the second meeting will be held in Edmonton on August 17. Participants include representatives from universities, industries and non-governmental organizations.

Essentials about the BIG Ideas Convention

Planning is well underway. Industry keynotes are secured and committed. Others are assembling panels of BIG IDEAS for this electrifying Convention. You’ll be at the sharing and birthing of BIG IDEAS for aiding Alberta’s economic recovery and long-term diversification. Bring yours – audience engagement is a prime expectation.

Registration & Convention Sponsorship

Creating the New Alberta – Vision & Leadership

Attracting Big Ideas – The Time is NOW!

What technologies can help revitalize Alberta’s economy?

What is happening – Convention Features

A Convention of insightful keynotes and panelists from 18 Alberta industries and professions sharing their Big Ideas. Share yours. What Can be done. What is being done. The time is Now for Innovation.

Presenting ABCtech’s 2nd Annual Innovation Award

A Plenary of the Big Ideas – Setting direction and taking action

A Networking Reception for meeting leaders and visionaries outside your enterprise

Date, time and location

Saturday, November 26th
9:00am to 6:00 pm
Cenovus Learning Centre Red Deer College MAP HERE

9:00 am Opening Keynote

 Kim Campbell re “Vision & Leadership” followed by 4 VERY BIG IDEAS

10:00 am Big Idea Industry Panels

Six simultaneous paired Big Idea Industry Panels: Chair, 3 presenters and audience engagement

• Agriculture & Food Processing with Forestry & Wood Products
• Transportation & Logistics with Construction & Real Estate
• Health & BioTech with Volunteers & NGOs
• Tourism & Hospitality with Communications & Markeitng
• InfoTech & Analytics with Manufacturing & Export
• Environment & CleanTech with Alternative Energies

Noon  Luncheon Keynote and Recognition

Lunch with Donna Kennedy-Glans re “Energy Transitions”

Presentation of ABCtech’s 2nd Annual Innovation Award followed by 4 VERY BIG IDEAS

1:30 pm Big Idea Professions Panels

Six simultaneous Professions Panels: Chair, 3 presenters and audience engagement

• Engineering & Design
• Education & Creativity
• Legal & Security
• Management & Strategy
• Human Resources & Development
• Finance & Investment

 3:30 pm Plenary Session

Big Idea panel highlights and recommendations concluding with an overview for setting direction and taking action

4:45 pm Networking 
Reception

Sumptuous networking reception.  Meeting Alberta’s leaders and visionaries

6:00 pm Closing

Inspirational presentation “Growing Together” – Good night!

Registration

 Click HERE to Register “Creating the new Alberta!” November 26th 2016

 Member discounts 20% apply automatically when registering. Not sure you are a Member? Contact info@ABCtech.ca or phone 1(866)241-7535

 To become a Member of the Alberta Council of Technologies Society  – Click HERE

Sponsorship and
Marketing

For Convention Sponsorship and Marketing opportunities please contactinfo@ABCtech.ca or phone TF 1(866)241-7535 Local (780)990-5874