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Social Enterprise Panel & Tech Start-Up Networking Event

Jan 21, 2016


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Ivey is hosting an exciting Social Impact and Technology Innovation Fair on Thursday January 21, 2016 from 1:00pm to 5:30pm. This will be a two part event packed with exceptional industry professionals. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Snacks will be provided and dress code is business casual.

The event is a collaborative effort by the Pierre L, Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, Ivey Entrepreneurship Club, Ivey Sustainability Club, Ivey Tech Club, and passionate Ivey alums.

Part I: Social Enterprise Fair
1:00 - 3:30 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, Ivey Basement

  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm Keynote Speaker Event for Social Impact
    • Amanda Armstrong, Textbooks for Change
    • Melissa Power, For the Love of Laundry
    • Sonja Fernandes, Ezzy Lynn
    • Colleen Lindemann & Tonia Richardson, Coupon for Hunger

  • 2:00 - 3:00 pm Panel Session
    • Oana Branzei, Ivey Business School
    • Michelle Baldwin, Pillar Nonprofit
    • Ian Haase, Propel of Western
    • Scott Stirrett, Venture for Canada

  • 3:00 - 3:30 pm Refreshments & Networking

Part II: Social Impact & Technology Startup
3:30 - 5:30 pm, Brock Pavilion, Ivey Building

  • 3:30 - 4:00 pm Arrival & Networking

  • 4:00 - 5:00 pm Mini-TED Talks featuring Ivey alums (Read Speaker Profiles)
    • Jill Rodak - Innoweave, The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation
    • Jen Eldridge - SiMPACT Strategy Group
    • Chris Stefanyk - Wattpad
    • Amanda Armstrong - Textbooks for Change
    • Ben Harris & Shiv Daryani - Uber

  • 5:00 - 5:30 pm NETWORKING/RECEPTION (drinks & snacks)

REGISTRATION CLOSED