Events

Throughout its three-week run, Innovative Sweden will highlight groundbreaking products from promising Swedish startups in the fields of IT and Communications, Clean Technology, Gaming and Life Sciences. The event also features an extensive program of seminars, discussion panels, keynotes and business exchanges—the ideal forum for entrepreneurs, business advisors, students, researchers and innovation experts to connect, learn and share knowledge.

The following are the key event dates (more details to follow):

Event title: Key factors in creating innovation momentum
Date/time: January 23, 2012, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Location: MaRS Auditorium
Details: Sponsored by AstraZeneca

Join us for a stimulating conversation between Swedish and Canadian innovation leaders about keeping the innovation momentum going. The panel will feature opening remarks from Teppo Taurianen, Sweden’s Ambassador to Canada, as well as representatives from major Swedish multinationals, the Canadian National Research Council and the venture capital community.

Event title: Official opening reception and guided tour of the exhibit
Date/time: January 23, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Location: MaRS Atrium
Details: Meet innovation experts, Swedish entrepreneurs, advisors and venture capitalists on a guided tour of the exhibit, followed by a networking reception.

Event title: More bang for the buck – More health care for less
Date/time: January 30, 3:00 p.m. (networking reception to follow)
Location: MaRS Auditorium
Details: Sponsored by Getinge

Come listen to health care technology experts share ideas for producing better patient outcomes while generating cost savings.

Event title: Alumni reception
Date/time: February 2, 2012, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: MaRS Café
Details: Hosted by the Embassy of Sweden

The Innovative Sweden exhibit has been developed by the Swedish Institute and Vinnova.

An evening with past participants in academic studies, collaborative research, business and scholarly exchanges in Sweden.  A guided tour of the exhibition and short presentations.

Event title: Innovation ecosystems and international collaboration networks

*Please note, this event is no longer a video conference between Stockholm and Toronto. The panel discussion in its entirety will take place in the MaRS Auditorium, featuring both Swedish and Canadian panelists. Originally planned as a two-part session, this event has now been consolidated into one session.

Date/time: February 7, 2012, 9:30–12:30 p.m.
Location: MaRS Auditorium
Details:

• Building innovation capacity
• Accelerating deal flow
• Case studies: Swedish-Canadian collaboration in innovation
• The entrepreneur’s view

Event title: The future of mobile and networked communities
Date/time: February 7, 2012, 2:00–3:15 p.m.
Location: MaRS Auditorium
Details: Sponsored by Ericsson

Come listen to mobile technology experts share their thoughts on the future of mobile access as a platform for consumers and businesses.

Event title: Can Growing Energy Demand be combined with Sustainable Development?
Date/time: February 7, 2012, 3:45–5:00 p.m.
Location: MaRS Auditorium
Details: Sponsored by ABB

In this moderated panel discussion, representatives from smart grid technology companies will discuss ways to use energy resources in a smarter, more cost-effective manner.

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