By Alexandra Reid
I sat down with Marc McArthur, manager of the Ottawa Cleantech Initiative at OCRI, to discuss the upcoming Canadian Cleantech Summit and how it will seek to further Canada’s global competitive stance in the cleantech sector.
As the largest event for clean technologies in the country, the Second Annual Canadian Cleantech Summit will offer a diverse program with presenters and attendees representing the scope of Canadian capabilities, expertise and opportunity in cleantech research, venture capital, international market access and policy decision-making. It will bring together leading entrepreneurs, investors, executives, international trade representatives, corporate partners and policy makers who will facilitate discussions to help draw a roadmap that will direct Canada’s future involvement in the space. Whatever role you play in the cleantech sector in Canada, there will be insight, relationships, networks and interesting sessions at the Summit to help you rise to the next level in your industry, says McArthur.
This year’s summit will be held October 27-28 at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Keynote speakers include Dr. David Keith, Canada research chair in energy and the environment; Chuck Szmurlo, vice-president, emerging technologies, Enbridge Gas; Don Roberts, vice-chairman of CIBC wholesale banking, and managing director, clean technology and renewable energy sectors; Marc Stoiber, brand innovation and sustainability specialist; Nicholas Parker, executive chairman, Cleantech Group, chairman of the board, WaterTAP; Chris Weston, president and CEO, Direct Energy; and Dr. Ian Potter, vice-president, engineering, National Research Council of Canada.
“Panel discussions will focus on emerging technologies and research, markets, financing and fundraising and policy and will tackle topics in oil, gas and mining, transportation, waste to energy, China, market entry, strategic procurement, short and long-term funding trends, and provincial programs to support the sector, ” says OCRI.
For more information, visit: http://canadiancleantechsummit.com/
