The Waterloo Defence Research Forum 2019 conference will bring together defence primes, Canadian SMEs, and university researchers for keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and panels on topics such as:
- Critical issues in cybersecurity
- Advanced and evolving materials
- Artificial intelligence
- Advances in autonomous technologies
Agenda
| 8:30 a.m. |
Welcoming Address Sanjeev Gill, Associate Vice President, Innovation University of Waterloo |
| 9 a.m. |
Morning Keynote: Overlooked - The First Step of Innovation Ben Graham and Kevin Li from Waterloo's Problem Lab demonstrate how patient problem analysis can further research outcomes and unleash extraordinary opportunities. |
| 10 a.m. | Networking Break |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Panel: Critical issues in Cybersecurity Moderator: Lewis Humphreys, Managing Director, Waterloo Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute
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| 11:15 a.m. |
Panel: Advanced and Evolving Materials Moderator: Sushanta Mitra, Executive Director,Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology
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| 12 p.m. | Lunch Break and Networking |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Panel: Breadth of Artificial Intelligence Moderator: Branka Marijan, Senior Researcher, Project Ploughshares
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| 2:15 p.m. |
Panel: Advances in Autonomous Technologies Moderator: Ross McKenzie, Managing Director of Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research (WatCAR)
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| 3 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Keynote: Key Emerging Industrial Capabilities Research at Defence Research and Development Canada
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| 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Networking Reception |
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Federation Hall
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario
Parking
- Pay and display parking in lot X ($5)
- On the morning of October 10, a volunteer will great all guests and guide them to the shuttle travelling to Federation Hall.
October 9: Future Aircrew Training
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
East Campus 5, Room 3167
University of Waterloo
Pay and display parking in lot Q ($6)
An information session led by Lockheed Martin Canada and L3Harris MAS outlining the Future Aircrew Training program followed by one-on-one meetings for SMEs with Lockheed Martin and L3Harris MAS.
Book your meeting with Lockheed Martin Canada by emailing: Scott Shrubsole
Book your meeting with L3Harris MAS by emailing: Joe Gazale
October 9: ITBs for SMEs and PSIs
Working with the Defence Industry
An informative session led by FedDev Ontario for researchers and SMEs on leveraging Canada's ITB Policy.
3 to 5 p.m.
East Campus 5, Room 1111
University of Waterloo
Pay and display parking in lot Q ($6)
October 11: Campus tours
All conference attendees are welcome
Pay and display parking in lot Q ($6)
| 9:30 a.m. | Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab |
| 10:30 a.m. | RoboHub |
| 1:30 p.m. | Real-time Embedded Systems Lab |
| 2:30 p.m. | Centre for Intelligent Antenna and Radio Systems |
| 3:30 p.m. | Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre |
Directions from Delta Hotel to Waterloo
Oktoberfest 11-19, 2019
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Use Promo Code: TPL2019 and 25% of your ticket price will be donated to True Patriot Love
*Excludes Saturday, October 19, 2019
Questions?
Please contact Jackie Serviss