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SUMMARY:Net Zero Now—Decarbonizing BC's Water Assets
DESCRIPTION:How can you help British Columbia reach its net zero goals? This insightful look inside working groups focuses on decarbonizing BC’s key water infrastructure and ports—exploring the collaborative efforts underway\, bringing together industry partners\, innovators\, government\, Indigenous Peoples\, and academia to develop practical solutions for a cleaner economy. \nSESSION ONE\nDecarbonizing Water Infrastructure Working Group\n\nSpeakers: Heidi Horlacher\, City of Vancouver; George Benson\, Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC); Claire Neale\, AtkinsRéalis; Jeff Carmichael\, Metro Vancouver; Nina Bader\, Foresight Canada \nSESSION TWO\nMarine Decarbonization Working Group\n\nSpeakers: David Sanguinetti\, Foresight Canada
URL:https://northx.ca/event/foresight-net-zero-now
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:BC Growth Forum
DESCRIPTION:The minds behind CLIR\, Moment Energy\, and Santevia Water Systems share their hard-won insights on navigating the path to scale. This dynamic discussion\, followed by an intimate networking session\, explores proven growth strategies\, scaling challenges\, and effective approaches to market expansion and fundraising. \nLooking to overcome regulatory\, investment\, export\, and operational hurdles\, all while networking with top executives driving the future of clean technology? This session is for you. \nSpeakers: Matthew Gohl\, CEO of Santevia Water Systems Inc.; Edward Chiang\, CEO and Co-Founder of Moment Energy; Gareth Brown\, CEO and Co-Founder of Clir Renewables Inc.
URL:https://northx.ca/event/foresight-bc-growth-forum
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Climate Zone: Partner Reverse Pitches and Open House
DESCRIPTION:Connect with local and global climate leaders\, investors\, innovators\, and stakeholders over light refreshments at this reception in the heart of Web Summit Vancouver. Reverse pitches followed by an Open House. \n  \nSpeakers \nSarah Goodman\, President and CEO of NorthX \nJeanette Jackson\, CEO of Foresight \nMichelle Sklar\, Head of Marketing & Communications at Innovation UBC \nChris Massot\, Director of Operations at Alacrity Canada \nGlen McCrimmon\, Cleantech & Innovation Advisor at Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN)
URL:https://northx.ca/event/climate-zone-open-house
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Future Economy Summit Part IV: Growing Through Uncertainty\, presented by RBS LLP
DESCRIPTION:Presented by RBS LLP \nThis fourth instalment of the Future Economy Summit brings together industry leaders\, policymakers\, and legal experts to explore strategies for sustained growth despite market uncertainty. \nSESSION ONE\nGlobal Innovation Index: Tech Development and Adoption Strategies\n\nInnovation is a key driver of productivity\, sustainability\, and broader economic competitiveness. However\, most innovators would argue that the adoption of validated solutions is not happening at the pace required to address economic\, social\, and climate challenges. How can policy influence a country’s ranking on the Global Innovation Index (GII)\, and what innovators can do to succeed? \nSpeakers: Kiersten Enemark\, Council of Canadian Innovators; Jeanette Jackson\, Foresight Canada \nSESSION TWO\nSmart Scaling: Capacity and Venture Resilience\n\nIs there a better\, more efficient way to scale a company? Strategic capacity provides a powerful competitive advantage for scaling your tech company and accessing global markets. Our panel will explore real-world approaches to building capacity for growth\, navigating cross-border regulations\, protecting intellectual property\, and scaling amid uncertainty. \nSpeakers: Sze-Mei Yeung\, Partner\, RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON LLP; David Gratton\, Work at Play; Lauren Services; Jeanette Jackson\, Foresight Canada \nSESSION THREE\nCash is King: Capital\, Fintech\, and Tech Adoption\n\nCash is king when it comes to bringing innovation to life in the market. We know the traditional pathways—angel investment\, venture capital\, and debt. But are there more ideas and opportunities out there? Are there business models or fintech tools that can reduce the need for cash on hand while still achieving technology deployment goals? Hear what our panel of experts has to say! \nSpeakers: DH Kim\, Finhaven; Jeanette Jackson\, Foresight Canada \n 
URL:https://northx.ca/event/future-economy-summit-part-iv
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
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