04/10/2013
Innovation in Science and Technology Propels
Advanced Entrepreneurship
科技创新推动高端创业
Canada China Sci-Tech Alliance (加中科技联盟，http://ccsta.org/) will host its annual Canada China Science and Technology Forum on April 27, 2013, and this year our theme is Innovation in Science and Technology Propels Advanced Entrepreneurship, as in this knowledge-based age innovation in science and technology is the key to promote entrepreneurship, create employment, and grow
our economy. The planned agenda (subject to change without notice) is as below:
Time:
1:30 to 5:30 pm, April 27, 2013
Venue: Council Chambers, North York Civic Centre,
5100 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Program:
1:30 - 1:55: Registration; the event will commence sharp at 2:00 pm
2:00 - 2:05: Opening Remark by Dr. You-Zhi Tang, Chair of Organizing Committee of the 2013 Canada China Science and Technology Forum
2:05 - 2:10: Opening Speech by Chinese Consul General Fang Li (Invited)
2:10 - 2:20: Welcome Remark by Councilor Chin Lee on behalf of City of Toronto (Confirmed)
2:20 - 2:30: Congratulatory Speeches from Distinguished Guests
2:30 – 2:50: Dr. Reza Moridi, MPP and Minister, Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation, Ontario's Research and Innovation Programs and their Contribution to Economic Growth (Invited)
2:50 - 3:15: Mr. Yang Shaojun, Science & Technology Consul of Peopleʼs Republic of China in Toronto, China-Canada and China-Ontario S&T Cooperation and Joint R&D Programs (Confirmed)
3:15 - 3:30: Mr. Guangli Wang, Director of Zhongguancun Toronto Office, Zhongguancun Science Park and Entrepreneurship of Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars and Students (Confirmed)
3:30 - 3:45: Break for Refreshment
3:45 - 4:10: Dr. Songnian Zhou, Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Confirmed)
4:10 - 4:35: Dr. Xuefeng Yu, President of CanSino Biotechnology International Inc., Setting-up a Successful Technology Business in China (Confirmed)
4:35 – 5:00: Mr. Sean Yang, President of Huawei Technologies Canada Co. Ltd., Innovation and International Competitiveness (Confirmed)
5:00 – 5:30: Questions and Answers
The working language of the Event will be English. You are cordially invited to attend this exciting event. While attending the event is
free, we welcome sponsorship from other organizations and companies. An information package on sponsorship is attached.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact:
Dr. You-Zhi Tang Dr. Kevin Ye
Organizing Committee Chair, and Co-Chair and Secretory General
Co-Chair, Canada China Sci-Tech Alliance Canada China Sci-Tech Alliance
Tel: 416-846-9770 Tel: 647-407-6265
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Organizer: Canada China Sci-Tech Alliance (CCSTA)
Host: Canada China Environmental Cooperation Council (CCECC)
Co-Hosts: Canada China Chamber of Commerce (CCCC) Ontario
Chinese IT Professionals Association of Canada (CITPAC)
Canadian Chinese Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Association (CCBPA)
Association of Chinese Senior IT Professionals (ACSIP)
Chinese Project Management Professionals Association of Canada
(CPMP)
The Canada-China Business Chamber (CCBC)
Chinese Professional Women of Canada (CPWC)
Association of Chinese Students & Scholars @ York (ACSSY)
