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June 13, 2015Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. FREE TO ATTEND Space is Limited
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About the National BTM Conference
The pre-eminent conference in Canada to learn about the fastest growing ICT sector – Business Technology Management (BTM). Introduced by ITAC Talent in 2009, BTM programs are now offered in dozens of post-secondary educational institutions across Canada. Demand is high and growing fast for professionals with hybrid business and technology skills. Some 200,000 professionals are in business technology management jobs today – twice as many as 10 years ago! Employers – in every industry – will need 50,000 more by 2020.
Join us for the first National Business Technology Management (BTM) Conference, taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the World Trade Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Hosted by ITAC Talent in cooperation with the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) 2015, the National BTM Conference is a must-attend event for academics and industry featuring:
- Thought-provoking keynotes, breakout sessions and panel discussions
- Leading academic and industry speakers
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Insight into today’s hottest technology and education topics
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch
Location: Suite 301 & 302, World Trade Convention Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Cost to Attend: Complimentary

Who should attend the National BTM Conference?
Industry: Organizations across all industries interest in learning more about the fastest growing sector in ICT
Academics: Post-secondary educational institution faculty teaching business and technology-related programs and courses
National BTM Conference At-A-Glance
9:00 – 9:30 am
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Registration, Breakfast & Networking |
9:30 – 10:00 am |
Opening Remarks |
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Keynote The ICT Talent Tap: Diversifying Skill-sets and Capacity in the Digital Economy Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia |
10:30 – 10:45 am |
Break |
10:45 – 11:15 am |
Refreshing and Specializing the BTM Program Dean |
11:15 – 11:45 am |
Increasing Student Engagement Director, Corporate and Executive Education, Associate Professor |
11:45 am – 1:00 pm |
Lunch & Keynote Accelerating Canada’s Innovation Executive Director Digital Media Zone (DMZ) Ryerson University |
1:00 – 1:30 pm |
Growing a Business and Technology Start-up Saeed El-Darahali |
1:30 – 2:00 pm |
Matching Graduates with Jobs Mark Patterson |
2:00 – 2:45 pm |
Employers and BTM Alumni Panel Rob Carruthers Lynda Arsenault Dr. Yinglei Wang Dr. Darcy Benoit Rolando A. Fuentez Ruiz |
2:45 – 3:00 pm |
Closing Remarks |