Calling Engineering Managers and HR recruiters! This in-person event focuses on identifying new talent. Maybe you’d like to have candidates work on a project before making an employment offer? Perhaps you’re thinking about a side project but don’t have the budget for full-time permanent employees? Join us for panel discussions to hear examples of similar companies collaborating with universities to obtain exceptional talent and acquire funding to offset development budget.

*** Coffee, tea, refreshments will be provided ***

About your Panelists:
Gelu Ticala, Executive VP Engineering, Kinaxis
Evgueni Doukhanine, Scientist, DNA Genotek
Aroosh Elahi, Senior leader - Product Development, Ericsson
Hanan Shpungin, Founder and CEO, Chartd
Dana Borschewski, Regional VP America, Aurrigo
Nathaniel Mailhot, Robotics Engineering Manager, Romaeris

Moderators:
Sukhy Kenth-Jaman, Senior Advisor, Mitacs
Tim Warland, Senior Advisor, Mitacs
Kristin Spong, Regional Director, Mitacs

What you’ll learn in this seminar:

* How a major employer utilizes university talent to explore applications for new technologies
* How a small company developed a successful new product offering with access to university talent
* About a Kanata-based branch office that became the corporate centre of excellence through new talent and increased headcount while accessing funding
* A well-established SME who pivoted to a higher-margin business through a funded project in collaboration with a local university