Join RE$EARCH MONEY to explore the role of government research support in stimulating business innovation.

• Join RE$EARCH MONEY to explore the role of government research support in stimulating business innovation.
• How are Canada and other countries supporting economic growth through R&D in the private and public sectors?
• How are investments in research support linked to industrial and economic strategies and programs?
• What are the expected outcomes and how do governments measure them?
• Hear national, international and regional practitioners and experts share their experience and insights.

Speakers and panelists include:

• Geneviève Tanguay, ADM, Ministry of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade, Québec
• Natalie Dakers, CEO, Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD)
• Geoff Munro, Chief Scientist, Natural Resources Canada & ADM, Innovation & Energy Technology Sector
• John Clarkson, DM, Department of Innovation, Energy & Mines, Manitoba
• Mag Iskander, President, Information Systems, MDA
• John McDougall, President, National Research Council
• Laurier Schramm, President & CEO, Saskatchewan Research Council
• Rick Harwig, GM, Harwig Innovation Services (former Philips CTO)
• Alistair Nolan, OECD Education Directorate
• Dr Allyson Reed, Director of Enterprise & Communications, Technology Strategy Board, UK
• Arie van der Zwan, Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation, The Netherlands
• Andy Hopper, Head, University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory
• Luuk Borg, Head, EUREKA Secretariat
• Eric L. Cook, Executive Director/CEO, Research and Productivity Council (RPC)