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The Third Joint ITAC/Global Semiconductor Alliance Forum
The Audacity of Imagination: Microelectronics’ New Millennium
April 14th and 15th 2009
Delta Hotel, 105 King Street East, Kitchener Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
A Strategic Microelectronics Council of ITAC Event
Everyday life in the 21st Century is not exactly what was envisaged in the early 1960’s TV shows like Star Trek and the Jetsons but technology is impacting every aspect of our lives, both working and social - and not always for the better!
However, much as we would like the pace of change to slow down, there is no sign of this happening anytime soon - so get ready for a whole new generation of technologies which will impact our lives: quantum computing; solar energy; green-tech; mobile 4th Gen Broadband; imaging solutions.
This year’s Forum will provide an opportunity to get an advance look at some of the most exciting emerging applications and allow us to understand the impact of the underlying microelectronics–based technologies that enable them: nano-electronics; photonics; MEMS; bio-tech and more…
Join us as experts from global enterprises discuss the opportunities for microelectronics companies as emerging technologies get ready to change consumers’ lives.
Presentations from the event
First came Physics then came Quantum Computing - But what is it and how will it impact my life?, Professor Ray Laflamme, Institute for Quantum Computing
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Solar Power: Not Free but Affordable and Renewable, Dr. Johanna Schmidtke, Lux Research
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Commercialization of MEMS Technology - Current Trends, Louis Ross, Virtus Advanced Sensors
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IDC Semiconductor Update - Semiconductor Industry Downturn Prolonged by Economic Reality, Flint Pulskamp, IDC
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Living with Star Trek Technologies - Advanced Microelectronics at Work and Play
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Small World, Large Impact - A WIN Perspective on the Potential of Nanotechnology, Dr. Arthur Carty, University of Waterloo
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The Semiconductor Industry Will Innovate its Way Out of the Downturn, Lisa Tafoya, GSA
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Tuesday 14th April, 2009
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Time |
Program |
11:30 a.m. |
Registration at Delta Hotel, 105 King Street East, Kitchener Waterloo |
12:30 pm |
Bus leaves from Delta Hotel for DALSA |
1:00 p.m. |
Welcome and Opening Remarks |
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Lisa Tafoya, Vice President of Global Research, Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) |
1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
2:00 p.m. |
Tour of DALSA’s Applications Lab With revenues of over $200 million in 2008, DALSA is a true world leader in high performance digital imaging and semiconductors. On April 14th, as part of the ITAC/Global Semiconductor Alliance Forum, take an up-close look at the company’s operations in Waterloo. Tour the R&D labs and manufacturing facility, and speak to the engineers, scientists, and executives who have put DALSA clearly on the international technology map.
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3:30 p.m. |
Tour of the Institute for Quantum Computing "Seeing is believing" and you will be guided through 4 labs investigating:
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5:30 p.m. |
Networking Reception at Delta Hotel – Viking Room |
6:30 p.m. |
ITAC Board of Governors Dinner with Guest Speakers: “First came Physics then came Quantum Computing: but what is it and how will it impact my life?” |
Wednesday 15th April, 2009 - Kitchener Suites 1-2-3
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Time |
Program |
8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:30 a.m. |
Welcome and Opening Remarks |
Keynote Address:
Flint Pulskamp, Program Manager, Wireless Semiconductors, IDC |
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9:45 a.m. |
Keynote Address: Dr. Arthur Carty, Executive Director, Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo |
10:30 a.m. |
Networking Break |
11:00 a.m. |
Panel Discussion: This panel of senior industry executives share their thoughts on the technologies that have the potential to change our lives just like: iPods; cell phones; satellite TV; and virtual communities. Moderator: Peter Middleton, Market Research Analyst, Gartner Inc. |
Noon |
Lunch |
1:00 p.m. |
Keynote Address: Dr. Johanna Schmidtke, Analyst, Lux Research |
1:45 p.m. |
Panel Discussion: Baby Boomers are demanding a higher standard of healthcare to allow them more quality time in their active retirement. Fortunately, Moore’s Law and “More than Moore’s Law” advances in the underlying semiconductor technologies can meet those challenges……… or can they? Kirk Mandy, President and CEO, Zarlink Moderator: Ian McWalter, President, CMC Microsystems |
2:45 p.m. |
Keynote Address: |
3:45 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |
4:00 p.m. |
GSA MEMS Interest Group Kick-Off Meeting |
This conference agenda is subject to change without notice. Return to this page for updates.
Dr Arthur J. Carty
Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology
University of Waterloo
Dr. Carty is executive director of the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Waterloo, special advisor to the President on international science and technology collaboration and research professor in the department of chemistry. From 2004-2008, he served as Canada’s first national science advisor to the prime minister and to the Government of Canada. Prior to his appointment as national science advisor, he was president of the National Research Council, Canada’s leading knowledge and innovation organization, for ten years (1994-2004). Dr Carty has a PhD in inorganic chemistry from the University of Nottingham. Before joining NRC in 1994, he spent two years at Memorial University and the 27 years at the University of Waterloo where he was successively professor of chemistry, director of the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry, a pioneering joint graduate program, chair of the chemistry department and dean of research.
Dr Carty still maintains an active interest in research in organometallic chemistry and new materials. He has over 300 publications in peer reviewed journals and five patents to his credit. He is a former president of the Canadian Society for Chemistry, an honorary fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada and of the Fields Institute for Research in the Mathematical Science and a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Amongst his many awards are the Alcan Award and the Montreal Medal of the Chemical Institute of Canada, the EWR Steacie Award of the Canadian Society of Chemistry, the Purvis Award of the Society of Chemical Industry, the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and the Taiwan National Science Council Professional Medal. He has been accorded twelve honorary degrees from foreign and Canadian universities as well as honorary professorships at two other institutions outside Canada. Dr Carty has received Canada’s highest civilian award as an Officer of the Order of Canada (OC) and has also been honoured by France as Officier de l’Ordre National du Mérite.
He has served as chair and member of many boards of directors including the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) and its successor CNSC, the Council of the Canadian Space Agency, the Boards of Genome Canada, of MITACs and the Stroke Network, both Networks of Centre of Excellence (NCE) and of Environment Canada and National Defence R&D. He was the founding Chairman of the Board of the Canadian Light Source (CLS), serving from 1999 to 2008. He is a member of the Council of Japan’s Science and Technology in Society Forum (STS) and has served on the International Advisory Boards of the APEC Centre for Technology Foresight and the Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF). Dr. Carty currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Bilcare Global Clinical Supplies and of Innovative Materials Technologies. Dr Carty was inaugural Canadian co-chair of the Joint S and T Cooperation Committee for the Canada-India science and technology agreement and has contributed to the growth of R&D collaboration between the two countries. As national science advisor, he also represented Canada from 2004-2008 on behalf of the Minister at the semi-annual Carnegie Group G-8 meetings of science ministers and science advisors. In September 2008, Dr Carty was appointed as a Science advisor to the Premier of Taiwan and Member of the Board of Taiwan’s Executive Yuan Science and Technology Advisory Group (STAG).
Bernard Courtois
President & CEO
Information Technology Association of Canada
As the President and CEO of ITAC, the Information Technology Association of Canada, Bernard Courtois is an outspoken advocate for the deployment of information and communications technology tools to improve business productivity and to achieve our societal and public policy goals.
Mr. Courtois was named ITAC's leader in January 2004. He is a lawyer with over 30 years experience in the telecommunications sector. He served in a variety of executive roles with Bell Canada from 1991 to 2003, including those of Chief Regulatory Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to joining Bell Canada, Mr. Courtois practiced law in Montreal and Ottawa serving a wide range of clients in telecommunications and other regulated industries. He was an active participant in the many regulatory, public policy and judicial proceedings which have shaped Canada's competitive communications marketplace. He was Chief Strategy Officer when Bell Canada took its strong turn to the Internet, ahead of most of its peers around the world.
Mr. Courtois is also a dedicated and energetic builder of business communities. He has served on the ITAC Board of Directors since 1999. He has also served on the executive of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce; was President of the International Institute of Communications and now serves on its Board of Directors; is Director and Treasurer of the National Gallery of Canada Foundation; is a Director of the Rideau Club; serves on the Telecommunications Hall of Fame Foundation Board of Governors; Kids' Internet Safety Alliance's (KINSA) Board of Directors; and is a Director and Vice-Chair for North America of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance.
Brian Doody
Chief Executive Officer
DALSA Corporation
Brian is the Chief Executive Officer of DALSA Corporation, whose head office is located in Waterloo, Ontario. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Queen's University and an M.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
He joined DALSA in 1985 and has since taken on roles of progressively increasing responsibility. Prior to his appointment to CEO in September 2007, Brian was Chief Operating Officer since 2006 and President of Digital Imaging since 1999. Previously, he was Vice President Operations from 1997 and Vice President Manufacturing and Engineering from 1986.
He has participated in and managed both custom and standard product development projects and was directly involved in establishing many of DALSA's production capabilities. He has also participated in evaluating and integrating six acquisitions that DALSA has completed from 1999 to present. He is responsible for providing a clear and strategic long-term vision for DALSA, and to provide leadership and to manage the business and affairs of the company.
Cameron Hay
President and Chief Executive Officer
Unitron Hearing
As President and Chief Executive Officer of Unitron Hearing, Camera Hay oversees all global facets of the organization including sales, marketing, support, audiology research and product development.
Cameron leads a talented organization focused on developing industry-leading products that utilize innovative technologies and improve the quality of hearing for consumers. Cameron’s role includes implementing Unitron Hearing’s operating and product roadmap strategies.
Cameron has held progressive management positions since joining Unitron Hearing in 2002 as Vice President and General Manager of the Kitchener Operating Centre. In this role, Cameron demonstrated his global insight, with such initiatives as leading the company’s entry into China and launching Unitron Hearing Suzhou in 2003, becoming a successful foundation for Unitron Hearing Asia.
Prior to joining Unitron Hearing, Cameron began his career with IBM and subsequently held senior roles at Ernst & Young as a management consultant focused on developing global growth strategies for many prominent, international, high-technology companies.
Cameron holds an MBA from The Richard Ivey School of Business and a P.Eng from The University of Manitoba
Paul Kempf
Vice President, Silicon
Research In Motion
Paul Kempf is a semiconductor industry veteran who is now a Vice President at RIM, responsible for the silicon platform in the BlackBerry. In this role, he works with hardware and software teams to establish the IC roadmap for handheld products. This includes leading the selection of processor, memory, power management, audio and connectivity IC's, as well as providing a platform for testing and verification of new technologies.
Before joining RIM in 2006, Paul Kempf played a principal role in the creation of Jazz Semiconductor, an independent semiconductor wafer foundry for specialty RF, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor chips, based in California. As Chief Technology Officer, his responsibilities included Engineering, Marketing, Quality and the Jazz Shanghai Subsidiary. Prior to Jazz, Mr. Kempf was Vice President of the Silicon RF Platform group at Conexant Systems where he led the development of advanced analog and RF CMOS processes, and was responsible for establishing SiGe BiCMOS technologies for wireless and optical networking applications. Mr. Kempf also held several management positions with Rockwell Semiconductor Systems prior to the Conexant spin-off and spent 11 years with Nortel developing custom silicon. Mr. Kempf holds bachelor and master degrees in engineering physics from McMaster University in Canada.
Raymond Laflamme
Director
Institute for Quantum Computing
Ray was born in Quebec city and did his undergraduate studies in Physics at Universite Laval. He then moved to Cambridge, England, where he survived Part III of Mathematical Tripos before doing a PhD in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) under the direction of Stephen Hawking. He and Don Page are responsible for having changed Hawking's mind on the reversal of the direction of time in a contracting Universe (see his book "A brief history of time"). After his PhD, Ray became a Killam post-doctoral fellow at UBC where he met his future wife Janice Gregson. Ray moved back to Cambridge in 1990 as a Research Fellow at Peterhouse. He finally settled down for 9 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He arrived as a Director funded post-doctoral fellow, became an Oppenheimer Fellow in 1994, just after the birth of his son Patrick. His daughter Jocelyne was born in 1995 and he became Technical Staff in 1997. In 2001 he joined the newly founded Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and the University of Waterloo where he and Michele Mosca have started the Institute for Quantum Computing. Ray holds a Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Quantum Information.
Paul Lem, M.D.
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Spartan Bioscience, Inc.
Paul brings to Spartan his diverse background in clinical medicine, molecular biology research, and biotech entrepreneurship. Prior to joining Spartan, Paul was VP Product Management at DNA Genotek, where he led commercialization of the Oragene™ DNA collection device. Prior to that, he raised venture capital and started up Plexagen Diagnostics to commercialize his invention of a universal multiplex PCR technology. Paul holds a B.Sc. in Human Biology from the University of Toronto and a Medical Degree from the University of Ottawa.
David Lynch
Senior Vice-President of Marketing and Sales
Sigma Designs, Inc
David Lynch is currently Senior Vice-President of Marketing and Sales for Sigma Designs, Inc responsible for all product marketing and sales for Sigma Designs, and Vice-President and General Manager of Sigma Designs Technology, Canada.
Between 1994 and early 2008, Mr Lynch worked for Gennum Corporation in a number of executive positions including Vice-President of Research and Development, and ultimately as Senior Vice-President and General Manager, Video Products and Chief Technology Officer for the Corporation. From 1978 until early 1994, David held a variety of technical and management positions with Bell-Northern Research/Northern Telecom, helped develop the world’s first CMOS filter-codec and digital telephone chipset, and led the Semiconductor Design group which had global responsibilities for silicon design and tools.
Over his career, Mr. Lynch has developed advanced expertise in integrated circuit development, including silicon design, silicon new product introduction and research and development. He has been and continues to be actively involved with a number of industry associations, including the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) where he is currently Chair of the Strategic Microelectronics Council, and Micronet and eMPOWR where he was Vice-Chairman and Chairman respectively. He has authored a number of technical papers and holds a number of patents.
Kirk K. Mandy
President and CEO
Zarlink Semiconductor
Kirk Mandy was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Zarlink on February 17, 2005. He has served as Vice-Chairman of Zarlink's Board of Directors from July 2001 to February 2005, relinquishing that position upon his appointment as President and CEO.
Over a distinguished career with Mitel Corporation spanning 15 years, Mr. Mandy held increasingly senior roles, culminating in the position of President and CEO from 1998 to 2001.
Mr. Mandy is a member of the board of Epocal and Chairman of The Armstrong Monitoring Corporation. He has served on the Board of Mitel Corporation, Photowatt, Strategic Microelectronics Corporation (SMC), the Canadian Advanced Technology Association (CATA), The Canadian Microelectronics Corp. (CMC), The Ottawa Center for Research and Innovation (OCRI), and Micronet. He is also past Chairman of the Telecommunications Research Center of Ontario (TRIO), past Co-Chairman of the National Research Council's Innovation Forum, and past Co-Chairman of the Ottawa Partnership. Mr. Mandy is a graduate of Algonquin College in Ottawa.
Dr. Ian McWalter
President and CEO
CMC Microsystems
Dr. McWalter is the President and CEO of CMC Microsystems. He brings over 30 years of leadership from the semiconductor and electronics industry to CMC, in addition to 15 years of experience on the Board of Directors where he served as Chairman from 1993 to 2005.
Dr. McWalter has extensive R&D and business expertise in the global microsystems industry. As a consultant and then as Chief Executive Officer of Toumaz Technology Ltd. in the United Kingdom from January 2006 to June 2007, he focused on the development of new markets for ultra-low power silicon devices in medical applications. Prior to joining Toumaz, Dr. McWalter spent 15 years at Gennum Corporation in Burlington, Ontario, including five years as President and CEO from April 2000 to November 2005. During his tenure at Gennum, he also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 1997 to 2000; as Vice-President, Manufacturing Operations from 1994 to 1997; and as Vice-President, Research & Development from 1991 to 1994.
Previously, Dr. McWalter held a number of management positions with Bell Northern Research (now Nortel Networks) from 1978 to 1991. During the period 1988 - 1991, he was the Director of Semiconductor Design, and managed a staff of approximately 250 software and hardware developers in all areas of design automation and integrated circuit design for telecommunications products.
Dr. McWalter currently sits on the Board of Directors for Toumaz Technology, Future Waves UK, a private company providing components for the mobile TV industry; and Evertz Technology, a Canadian public company providing HDTV products for the broadcast industry. In addition, he regularly reviews research grant applications for the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and Canada Foundation for Innovation and has authored a number of papers on circuits and silicon design.
Dr. McWalter received his BSc (Honours) Physics in 1972 and his PhD Electrical Engineering in 1977 from the Imperial College of Science and Technology in London, U.K..
Peter Middleton
Market Research Analyst
Gartner
Peter Middleton is a market research analyst in the semiconductor team at Gartner His focus areas include wired communications, optical semiconductors, and home networking. His research topics have included voice over IP, Ethernet, communications security, image sensors, photovoltaic solar cells, broadband, and the connected home. As a Gartner analyst, Mr. Middleton advises investors and technology vendors on technology and market direction.
He has been with Gartner for 8 years, and prior to that had work experience in engineering analysis and software development.
He has an MBA from Queen’s University and a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Toronto.
Flint Pulskamp
Program Manager
Wireless Semiconductors, IDC
Flint Pulskamp is the program manager of IDC’s Wireless Semiconductors research. In this role, he is responsible for driving market research, analyses and methodologies of the wireless semiconductor market. He also provides in-depth analysis and coverage of key wireless semiconductor vendors and provides market analyses and forecasts for sub segments of the market.
Mr. Pulskamp has more than 15 years of experience in high tech operations and consulting. His career includes management consulting positions with Deloitte and Touche, and operations positions with Nortel Networks, and wireless provider Proxim. His work involved materials and commodity management and business development.
Mr. Pulskamp holds a B.S. and M.S. in engineering from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School. He is Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) and is a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from ISM (Institute for Supply Management).
Gerry Remers
President & COO
Christie Digital Systems Canada, Inc.
Gerry Remers is President and COO of Christie, a global leader in Digital Cinema and manufacturer of a wide range of digital projection technologies and solutions. Overseeing engineering, operations and global quality, Gerry has spearheaded research and development, successfully leading the Company’s rapid expansion into new markets for digital projection. Under his leadership, Christie has quadrupled in size since 2001, significantly increasing its manufacturing capabilities, and was ranked among the Financial Post’s 10 best employers to work for.
Previously, Gerry was President of Electrohome Projection Systems, where he negotiated the sale of the business unit to Christie, Inc. of California in 1999. He possesses over 20 years experience in finance, marketing, planning and product management through his various positions at Electrohome and, earlier, Nortel Canada.
Graduating with an MBA from York University (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), Gerry completed post-graduate work in finance at the University of Cologne, Germany. Finishing with an undergraduate degree in German and Philosophy from Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada), he completed his Master of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada).
Gerry is a strong contributor to the local technology sector and often speaks at various industry and community functions. He is passionate about fostering talent and innovation to help drive community and national prosperity. Gerry currently enjoys serving on the board of Communitech and Renison College, and is an active member of the campaign cabinet for the United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area. Previously, Gerry served three years as Chairman of the Board for Shad International and seven years as a board member.
Ian Roane
President & CEO
Sound Design Technologies
Ian Roane assumed the position of President and CEO with Sound Design Technologies upon the divestiture of Gennum's Audio and Wireless and Manufacturing divisions. Ian had served as General Manager of the Audio and Wireless Division where he was brought in primarily to refocus the division on its core competencies of designing and manufacturing components and assemblies for the hearing industry. As his successful focus was evident, Ian was asked to take on the lead for collaborating with investment bankers and engaging with prospective buyers on the sale of the division, culminating with a successful transaction in October, 2007.
In addition to a successful transaction creating Sound Design Technologies, Ian successfully sold the division's Bluetooth headset business unit to Cellpoint Connect in August 2007.
Ian brings more that 25 years of experience in the electronics industry, having spent a portion of his career with Bell Northern Research (Nortel Networks) in a variety of roles including Integrated Circuit designer & Project Leader.
Ian later joined Novatel Communications in Calgary, Alberta. During his tenure he moved from Senior Designer through to Manager of the IC Design group to Director of Integration Technologies. His responsibility involved all aspects of circuit design, including developing strategic partnerships with key semiconductor manufacturers and designing with all available technologies from digital and analog CMOS to Bipolar and Gallium Arsenide for RF applications. In his role as Director of Integration Technologies, Ian was responsible for all CAD, IC Design and Substrate Packaging and was integral to the development of a long term strategy for the miniaturization of cellphones for the company.
Ian left Novatel Communications for National Semiconductor where he was responsible for leading its Canadian IC operations, successfully developing custom products for the telecommunication and automotive industries. During his tenure, he achieved significant design wins and revenue growth with leading automotive and telecom companies.
After a successful career with National Semiconductor, Ian moved to Sirific Wireless as Vice President of Engineering, where he was responsible for all product development and operations. Ian successfully managed the division through additional rounds of financing and was instrumental in keeping projects on track, employee morale high and projects successfully delivered to the market.
Louis Ross
President & CEO
Virtus Advanced Sensors
Louis Ross is the President & CEO and also co-founder of Virtus Advanced Sensors. He is in charge of the global operations of Virtus, which includes Virtus’ headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA in the United States, Virtus Japan KK (Tokyo) and Virtus Asia (Hong Kong).
Prior to the establishment of Virtus, Mr. Ross also founded the Global Emerging Technology Institute (GETI) and currently acts as a Director and Advisor. Prior to founding GETI, Mr. Ross was a Managing Partner for Obsidian Capital, a New York based venture capital advisory firm. Mr. Ross has served as an Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch Japan where his team managed Merrill’s Japan Portfolio as a member of the Global Strategy Team and was based in Tokyo. His work experience in Japan also includes acting as an assistant to the Financial Attache, US Embassy.
Prior to his work in Japan, he was a Research Associate at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research in Washington, DC, an Industry Analyst for NASDAQ, and an intern for the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission in the Office of Economic Analysis and the Office of International Affairs. Mr. Ross received a BA in Economics from Rollins College, and a Masters in Finance from Johns Hopkins University. He studied at Keio University’s Intensive Japanese Language (Bekkasei) program prior to becoming a Research Fellow at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Law and Politics, Faculty of Law. During this time he received a Rotary International Japan Ambassadorial Scholarship. Mr. Ross is fluent in Japanese.
Mr. Ross is a frequent invited speaker at emerging technology and finance related conferences and workshops, has been a contributing editor to various related publications. He frequently appeared in the news media including AP Newswire, Bloomberg News, Bloomberg TV, CNN, MSNBC, Reuters Television, Reuters Newswire, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, AERA (Japanese language magazine), Voice of America, among others. Mr. Ross has served as a Commercial Reviewer for the U.S. National Science Foundation's SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) funding program for companies commercializing emerging micro and nanotechnologies.
Johanna Schmidtke, Ph.D.
Analyst
Lux Research
As an Analyst at Lux Research, Johanna focuses on emerging technologies in the solar market as part of the Lux Solar Intelligence team. She evaluates key technological progress in the solar field through interviews with key players, analyzing financial and intellectual property information, and tracking the landscape of innovation in the solar field. Her research and analysis help Lux Research clients to form strategic decisions by providing information that expands upon traditional business metrics.
Johanna’s scientific research experience includes experimental research in organic optoelectronics, including organic photovoltaics, and thin film inorganic photovoltaic research. Johanna published several articles in applied physics and chemistry in leading scientific journals.
Johanna holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Cambridge, where she was a Gates Cambridge Scholar and held a U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. After completing her doctorate, she worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Texas at Austin in the Center for Nano and Molecular Science and Technology. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona earning a B.S. in Biochemistry and Mathematics.
Lisa Tafoya
Vice President of Global Research
Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA)
Lisa Tafoya brings more than 18 years of experience in market research and marketing communications to her role with GSA. Her in-depth ability to assess industry trends, create meaningful analysis and creatively promote various research activities make her a valuable asset as the GSA’s Vice President of Global Research.
In her role, Ms. Tafoya performs the strategic planning and oversees the implementation of all GSA member reports, surveys and deliverables. She oversees all data collection and analysis, as well as global publications created and distributed by the Association
Ms. Tafoya also serves as the executive editor of GSA’s industry-leading journal, the GSA Forum.
In addition, Ms. Tafoya is responsible for all of GSA’s numerous committees worldwide. She manages their strategic focus and oversees the committee deliverables, including GSA’s Hard IP Quality Risk Assessment Tool, MS/RF Spice Model Checklists and PDK Checklists, as well as the Standard Foundry Process Qualification Guideline (now a standard under JEDEC), as well as industry events, reports and other standards activity.
Robert Tong
Vice President, Medical Division
ON Semiconductor
Robert Tong serves as vice president of ON Semiconductor’s medical division. With more than two decades of experience in high-tech companies, Robert oversees the division’s product development and customer relationship management. He was previously senior vice president of the medical business unit of AMI Semiconductor.
From 2000 to 2004, Robert served as President and CEO of Dspfactory, a successful start-up company acquired by AMI. While with Dspfactory, Robert was instrumental in signing customer agreements with the top digital hearing-aid manufactures around the world and leading Dspfactory to become the number one DSP standard product supplier. Recognized for technical innovation and global expansion under his leadership, he also successfully expanded the company’s product line into new markets.
Prior to Dspfactory, Robert served as senior vice president of the space products business unit at COM DEV International Ltd., where he was responsible for the company’s CDN $70 million business unit. He was also responsible for bringing COM DEV to China and establishing its first facility in Xian, China, as a joint venture with the space research institute of the Chinese government.
Robert earned his bachelors in electrical engineering from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and his masters in electrical engineering from the University of Waterloo, Ontario. He also earned his MBA with honors from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario.
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Registration Fee:
Option # 1
Tours, Reception and Board of Governors Dinner on April 14th and Conference on April 15th
ITAC & GSA Members - $395.00 + GST
Non-Members - $470.00 + GST
Option # 2
Tours and Reception on April 14 and Conference on April 15 (no Board of Governors Dinner on April 14)
ITAC & GSA Members - $275.00 + GST
Non-Members - $350.00 + GST
Hotel Reservations:
We have reserved some guest rooms at the Delta Hotel for the night of April 14th at the rate of $139.00 + taxes. When making your reservation, please quote the Information Technology Association of Canada event of April 14-15, 2009.
Address:
105 King Street East, Kitchener Waterloo, Ontario N2G 2K8
Tel: (519) 744-4141
Fax: (519) 578-6889
Toll-Free: 1-888-890-3222
Directions to Delta Kitchener-Waterloo
From Toronto Pearson International Airport
Take 401 West towards London; exit highway #8 west Kitchener Waterloo. The exit number is 278. (At the exit stay in the right lane – the road sign shows highway #8 with a crown – the left lane shows Kitchener King Street East but it is a longer, slower route to the hotel). Follow #8 all the way, it turns into King St which is the street we are located on, We are on the Corner of King and Benton Streets. (approximately 15 minutes from the 401)
From London/Windsor/Detroit
Take 401 East towards Toronto; Exit highway #8 WEST Kitchener Waterloo. Follow #8 west past Pioneer Sportworld, there is an option to stay on King St or stay to the right and continue on #8. DO NOT TAKE KING ST. Stay to the right on #8 and that will turn into King St. Downtown. We are on the corner of King and Benton Streets. (approximately 15 minutes from the 401)
From Stratford
Take #7/8 East, exit Courtland Ave, make a right on Courtland Ave, Follow Courtland Ave for approximately 10 minutes, make a right on Benton St. We are 2 blocks down on the right, on the corner of King and Benton Streets.
From Guelph
Take Highway #7 into Kitchener, it turns in to Victoria Street. Make a left on Frederick St; follow Frederick St for approximately 5 minutes. The hotel is located on the corner or King and Frederick on the left. (Frederick Street turns into Benton at King St)
From Highway #86 North
Follow #86 North, get off on the Frederick St Exit. Make a left on Edna St (at light). Turn right on Frederick St, follow Frederick into downtown Kitchener, we are on the corner of King and Frederick on the left. (Frederick Street turns into Benton at King St)
Audience
To achieve its objectives, the conference will attract an audience drawn from a broad cross-section of Canada's "ICT community". ITAC's marketing efforts will target:
- Executives from Canadian semiconductor and microelectronic companies
- members of ITAC, ITAC partners, related associations and 4th pillar organizations
- government stakeholders with an interest in related/ICT-related issues
- print and electronic media & trade media
- academics
- leaders from sectors enabled by microsystems, such as healthcare, telecommunications, resources, aerospace, environment, automotive, advanced manufacturing, agriculture and biotechnology
- students, general public, community leaders
Sponsorship opportunities are available on a first come, first served basis. If your organization wishes to raise its profile with the microelectronics industry, you may wish to consider one or more of the following sponsorship options.
1. Co-host Sponsor (2 opportunity only) - Cdn. $4,000 + GST
As the Co-host Sponsor, you benefit from maximum visibility during the event, as well as in all promotional and related material.
Benefits:
- Top line visibility in all conference marketing and communications collateral.
- A banner with your logo on display as a backdrop to the podium throughout the entire event.
- Inclusion of the co-host’s organizational profile on all event materials, as well as web pages.
- Recognition on event signage and in all Forum materials.
- Opportunity to introduce keynote speakers or panelists in a plenary session. (Where it is appropriate, the Co-host Sponsor may be invited to nominate a plenary speaker, or participate as a panel member or speaker.)
- Two complimentary registrations to the Forum.
2. Gold Sponsor - Cdn. $2,500 + GST
As a Gold Sponsor, you receive prominent visibility in all marketing and communications material.
Benefits:
- Your logo on all event material, as well as the conference web site.
- Recognition on event signage and all event materials.
- Opportunity to introduce a keynote speaker or panel of speakers in a plenary session. (Where it is appropriate, Gold Sponsors may be invited to nominate a plenary speaker or to participate as a panel member or speaker.)
- One complimentary registration to the Forum.
3. Activity Sponsor - Cdn. $ + GST
| Continental Breakfast | $1,500 |
| Networking Break - am | $750 |
| Luncheon | $2,500 |
| Reception – pm | $2,000 |
Benefits:
- Visibility in all marketing and communications material.
- Inclusion of your logo on all event material as well as the Forum web site.
- Recognition as a sponsor for the specified activity.
Download the Sponsorship Opportunities Document
Additional Information:
For general information on this event, please contact:
Micheline Levesque, Manager, Programs and Events
E-mail: mlevesque@itac.ca
Telephone: 613-238-4822, ext. 245
Fax: 613-238-7967
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