Research, entrepreneurialism and venture capital all have a vital role to play in fuelling economic growth and prosperity for Ontario, Canada and the world.

To spark high-level discussion about the steps and policy levers needed to advance global economies, the University of Waterloo is hosting the Leadership Innovation Conference (LINC) on April 22 and 23, at its Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre.

Bringing together visionaries, industry leaders, investors, academics and policy-makers, the conference features two intensive days focused on a single vision: building a more prosperous tomorrow.

Entrepreneurial excellence

Featuring keynote presentations from Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, BlackBerry co-founder Mike Lazaridis, journalist and author Jon Gertner, and JOYUS founder and CEO Sukhinder Singh-Cassidy, LINC promises high-impact analysis and policy-relevant ideas from top tier thought leaders.

Technology showcases, panel discussions with leading innovators and opportunities to network with an invitation-only group including some of the top minds in industry and public policy round out a packed program, in a conference that will help shape our economic future. 

As Canada’s most innovative university for 21 years, Waterloo has a long history of supporting and inspiring entrepreneurial excellence. Unique creator-owned intellectual property policy enables students, faculty and staff to retain control of their ideas as they move to commercialization.

Read about Waterloo professors, students and alumni who have turned their ideas into entrepreneurial success.