The Engage NB Innovation Forum and Expo is a must attend event that will match local entrepreneurs with decision makers in the aerospace, defence, life sciences, security and information technology sectors. Guests of the event can expect to receive meeting opportunities with large firms interested in sourcing new businesses to work with as well as government representatives who provide support. Those in attendance will also learn about research and development project funding opportunities and how pursuing research and development in partnerships with local universities can help help their business. An innovation showcase trade show will also put the spotlight on local innovative businesses and supporting organizations. 

Agenda: 

8:30am-  Registration and Trade Show Begins
9:30am-  Welcome –
Dr. Dhirendra Shukla, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship Program at UNB
10:00am-  Keynote Presentation –
Siemens Canada
10:30am- Networking Break
10:45am- Opportunities for Innovation – Focused Economic Development Panel featuring Merck, RPC, Atlantic Cancer Research Institute, BioNB and New Brunswick Innovation Foundation Research Chair in Cyber Security 
11:45am- Networking Lunch
12:30pm- Business-to-business meetings
                       Business-to-government meetings
                       Business-to-academia/researcher meetings
3:45pm-   Closing

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