Session

Increased IP capacity: can Canadian colleges play a better role in accelerating the commercialization of technologies?

February 13, 2024 13:30 - 14:30 Richelieu (SI)

Stream: Growing Collaboration and Impact in Colleges’ and Institutes’ Research

This stream will highlight discussions focused on growing the college and institute research system and enhancing our impact. Panels will include discussions on the steps external funders could take to better support college and institute research, steps the college and institute research community itself could take, and examples or best practices within the theme of enhancing collaboration and impact. Panels featured under this stream will include a portion of each presentation focused on distilling key takeaways and calls to actions, with room for discussion among attendees.

Speakers

Nathalie Méthot
Dean, Academic and Research | Collège La Cité
Chris Webb
Strategic Advisor, Academic Affairs | Intellectual Property Ontario
Debbie McKee Demczyk
Dean of the Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE) | Durham College
Marc-Antoine Benglia
Director, Research and Innovation | Collège La Cité

Code of Conduct & Duty of Care

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