January 26, 2021

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) - Department of National Defense (DND) and Public Services Procurement Canada (PSPC).

2:00pm PT; 3:00pm MT; 4:00pm CT; 5:00pm ET; 6:00pm AT

Since its launch in April 2018, IDEaS has been posting Challenges for the Canadian Innovation Community. The various elements of IDEaS, which include Competitive Projects, Contests, Innovation Networks, Sandboxes, and Test Drive are going to be used to present these Challenges to you!

The program is looking for your solutions to support the development of defence and security capabilities.

IDEaS fosters open innovation to provide creative thinkers with the structure and support to encourage solutions, which will assist in solving some of Canada’s toughest defence and security challenges.

IDEaS will support the development of solutions from their conceptual stage, through prototype testing and capability development. The program includes several elements that promote collaboration between innovators, provides developmental resources and provides opportunities to interact with DND’s science and military members. Through which all innovators are on an even playing field to solve specific defence and security challenges.

Presenter:
BC Webinar – Eric Fournier

Mr. Fournier is presently the Director General Innovation for the Assistant Deputy Minister (Science & Technology). He is a Scientific Advisor to the Department of National Defence and to the Canadian Armed Forces. His role is to ensure that the Canadian Armed Forces/Department of National Defence (CAF/DND) have access to the most cutting-edge solutions for their challenges from Canadian Innovators.

Eric began his career with Defence Research & Development Canada (DRDC) as a Defence Scientist in the Flight Mechanics Group of the Precision Weapons Section at the Valcartier laboratory in August 1992. He spent most of his scientific career in that establishment, where he held a number of positions in the Weapons field of study.

In 2014, Mr. Fournier took up the position of Defence R&D Counsellor at CDLS (London) where he was responsible for liaison in defence Science and Technology between Canada and the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

Upon returning to Canada in July 2017, he was appointed DG Innovation, and also selected to develop and lead the implementation of the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) initiative.

Registration is Required for this webinar:

BC: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwodOCgpj8qE9bfKBGdLayjbTpe_SSaRpM3

All registered delegates will be contacted via email with zoom coordinates.

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February 2, 2021

Indigenous Development & Prosperity

NEW TIME -  2:00pm PT; 3:00pm MT; 4:00pm CT; 5:00pm ET; 6:00pm AT

Indigenous peoples are looking for ways to grow their own economy so their membership can prosper. Throughout history, they have faced obstacles that have limited their growth and have had to look at other ways of creating prosperity. It is very important that we understand one another in order to work together for a prosperous future.

Kendal Netmaker takes you into the worldview of Indigenous Peoples and how we can all prosper together. Lets Build Economies For A Prosperous Future!

Format: 60 minute keynote

Attendees will gain:

· Deep insights into Indigenous Peoples economy opportunities

· Understand the importance of Indigenous spirituality/beliefs

· Understand the similarities/differences between different Indigenous groups in Canada

· Learn how to build an economy that is alignment with indigenous values

Presenter: Kendal Netmaker

Registration is Required for this webinar:

BC: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpfuqhqj4jGtBm-_ObBAM6vex4jZz0_G9A

All registered delegates will be contacted via email with zoom coordinates.