National Business & Technology Conference 2016
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NATIONAL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2016: SCALE NEW HEIGHTSFEBRUARY 5-6, 2016Connect l Learn l Innovate l EmpowerOver the course of 16 incredible years, the National Business & Technology Conference has grown into Canada’s premiere destination for the next generation of CEOs, founders, and innovators. We are a meeting place for tomorrow’s influencers and today’s changemakers who operate at the intersection of business and technology. Welcome to the stepping stone for the journey to your future. This year, we invite you to learn, challenge, and create at NBTC’16. All delegates must select one of four competition streams to compete in. Be prepared to immerse yourself in the best two days of your life. Join us and:► CONNECT with North America’s most prolific industry leaders, C-Suite executives, and seasoned entrepreneurs.► LEARN during captivating workshops, product expositions, and keynote speeches delivered by the nation’s top leaders.► INNOVATE as you participate in our prestigious Entrepreneurship Challenge, HealthTech, FinTech and Big Data Competitions. ► ENABLE yourself to Scale New Heights with us. As an NBTC delegate, you seek change, challenge, and adventure. You are ready to scale new heights.Join us. Buy your tickets today. Refunds unavailable after January 19th.------------------------------------PAST SPEAKERSNBTC is no ordinary conference. Don't take our word for it - take theirs:- Harry Rosen: Founder of Harry Rosen- Nitin Kawale: President of Cisco Canada- Ameet Shah: Managing Director of Zynga- Fab Dolan: Product Manager at Google- Brice Scheschuk, Co-Founder WIND- Daniel Debow, SVP at Salesforce- Seth Rosenberg, Project Manager at FacebookPAST COMPETITION WINNERSThe competitions are a launchpad for success. These alumni certainly agree:- BufferBox: Acquired by Google in 2014- Voltera: Winner of prestigious TechCrunch Hardware Battlefield 2015- Tunezy: Founder listed in Forbes 30 Under 30- REACH Diagnostics: Hult Prize finalists 2014------------------------------------WHAT TO EXPECT► COMPETITIONS: Compete in 4 different competition streams for cash prizes, advisory services, and job prospects in finance, consulting, engineering, and more. The competitions this year are: Entrepreneurial Challenge, Big Data, Financial Technology, and Healthcare Technology.► IDEAS EXCHANGE: Attend workshops facilitated by professionals in their field and learn more about the intersection of Business and Technology. ► CAREER FAIR: Engage with industry professionals and campus recruiters actively involved with the internship and career hiring process.► PRODUCT EXPOSITION: Discover new, exciting, and up-and-coming products and gadgets in technology today.► UNPARALLELED NETWORKING: Connect with game-changing start ups and top employers to create lasting relationships and gain mentorship opportunities. ------------------------------------COMPETITIONS This year, every delegate must compete in a competition stream to win cash prizes, in-kind services, and mentorship opportunities in all areas of business and technology. ► HEALTH TECHNOLOGY: This unique competition will challenge you to innovate at the intersection of healthcare and technology. You’ll participate in workshops led by industry leaders to give you a feel for the industry. Teams of 1-5 will complete a consulting case based on a real-world scenario to innovate and create tangible, feasible ideas for change. Teams will be judged by a panel of industry experts.► ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE: Our prestigious entrepreneurship competition was established to provide you with unique opportunities to pitch your business and win amazing prizes. Our past winners have gone on to be acquired by Google (BufferBox), win TechCrunch Disrupt (Voltera), and be listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 (Tunezy).Teams will compete in groups of 1-4 in either Veteran or Newcomer streams. ► FINANCE TECHNOLOGY: Our case-based FinTech competition is perfect for those interested in analyzing how the finance and technology industries can leverage one another. As a participant, you’ll take part in workshops that will teach you how to effectively tackle your case.Teams will compete in groups of 1-5 to tackle on a finance case in 4 hours. Then, you will give a 5-10 minute pitch in front of seasoned judges.► BIG DATA: The world is filled with data. How do we master this complexity? In our Big Data competition, you will have the opportunity to select a Beginner or Advanced stream. If you have technical experience with analysis tools or data mining, Advanced is your best bet. If you're a newbie with a passion for learning, join us in our Beginner stream. Both tiers will be provided with a data set and will analyze it using professional tools.Cases will be provided in advance of NBTC and the top reports will be selected to present at the competition. ------------------------------------NBTC 2015------------------------------------NBTC 2014------------------------------------FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES & SUBSIDIESNBTC'16 has partnered with the following universities to subsidize the cost of your ticket:Western University:- Ivey Business School ($125 per student)- Engineering (full subsidization for registration and $50 for transportation for 4 students)- Computer Science ($50/student for 10 students)- Propel Entrepreneurship ($50 off for 10 students actively working at Propel)University of Toronto- Computer Science ($1500 for 30 students)University of Toronto Mississauga- Commerce/Management students - 50% off ticket price- ICCIT - 100% off ticket price (limited availability)Ryerson- Ryerson Commerce Society (no limit)Queen's University- Queen's Commerce Society (50% off, no limit) ------------------------------------ACCOMODATIONNBTC is a two-day commitment. For those of you outside of Toronto, we're currently collaborating with a number of affordable accommodation options for you to take advantage of. Please purchase your ticket and stay tuned for more information!------------------------------------Need more nspiration in your life? Connect with us here:- Website: http://nbtc.nspire.org/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NspireNetwork- Twitter: https://twitter.com/NspireNetwork
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2016-02-05T09:00:00-05:00
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2016-02-06T21:00:00-05:00
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