Workshop Descriptions

Morning Seminars

Bridging the Gap Between the Arts and Digital Media: Digital Media has transformed the means with which the arts are distributed and consumed.  Visual Art, Literature, Film, Music, Dance, and the business infrastructure that supports them have been drastically altered over the past decade.  Local audiences are now, in theory, global audiences.  Learn how these changes are influencing the local artistic community, and learn about the economic challenges and the significant growth opportunities that this evolution in the arts has produced.

Innovation Guelph:  Find out how Guelph businesses can benefit from Business Acceleration Programs, and Industry Academic Collaboration Programs being offered by Innovation Guelph as a part of the new Ontario Network of Excellence.  Connect to Ontario’s network of innovators, entrepreneurs, and academic institutions through Guelph’s latest business support organization.

Mobile Applications:  Learn why there is so much hype around mobile application development.  In this session you will learn the business trends surrounding mobile applications and what it means to your business

Afternoon Seminars

Cloud Computing: Cloud computing describes a new supplement, consumption, and delivery model for IT services based on the Internet.  Why would local companies want to move from local servers to Cloud computing?  Discussion to cover relative costs, risks, and benefits of virtual server solutions as well as the reasons why cloud solutions are taking hold.  Learn from experts on the shift to cloud computing to see if this solution could be a fit for you.

Data Acquisition and Processes: Data acquisition and management is an important part of productivity improvement.  Collecting and managing information provides an interface between Information Technology and scientific and manufacturing applications.  The panel discussion will provide insights into how and when to gather information, and the challenges of managing the technology to improve productivity and profitability.

Local Recruiting: How to attract and retain local talent. With the explosion of knowledge based companies and entrepreneurs in this region, it is becoming ever more difficult to attract great talent. Learn the most effective ways and resources available.