| | Feb 18th, 2005
| | | Provinces ICT Industry Leaders to Hear From Internationally Renowned ICT Market Intelligence Experts
| | | "Information & Communication Technologies ... New Brunswick and the World"
Saint John - More than 100 of the province’s leading knowledge industry CEOs, business owners and business development professionals will gather in Saint John on Thursday, February 24, to hear about the latest global market trends and opportunities. This event is being hosted by propelsj in partnership with sponsors Business New Brunswick, Enterprise Saint John, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), IDC Canada, Comprehendex Corporation and CANLink Global, Inc.
"The response to this, the third such event in the past few years, has been impressive," says propelsj President Curtis Howe. "As we had hoped, ICT professionals see these events as providing valuable information that will impact on the future of their companies." And, says Howe, such events are the kind of initiatives propelsj and partners want to make happen. "By working and sharing together, we can tap the full potential of ICT in regions across the province," he says.
Howe believes what the information and industry leaders will hear could make a significant difference in how CEOs, owners and managers shape the direction of their companies. Just as critical, he adds, is the knowledge they will gain that will help them identify and develop skills that match existing and emerging ICT business opportunities.
The agenda will include presentations from IDC Canada Inc., Comprehendex Corporation, and CANLink Global, Inc.
Howe says the forum with offer a powerful networking and discussion opportunity. Presenters, he said, will be encouraged to allow for questions and answers following each segment of the program. "These are challenging but exciting times for the industry and we can learn from each other as well," he says.
In the end, says Howe, there is one overall goal - to ensure industry players move forward in the right direction so that the New Brunswick economy continues to reap the benefits of participating more actively in ICT global markets.
The Knowledge industry now employs more than 25,000 as well traditional industries employs another 6000 knowledge industry specialists, a number that now exceeds those employed by the forestry industry in the province.
Information and Communication Technologies ...New Brunswick and the World ICT Forum will take place at the Mary Oland Theatre, Market Square, Saint John, on Thursday, February 24th, 2005, starting at 10:00 a.m. The forum will conclude at 2:30 p.m.
Spaces are limited and by invitation only. Those not already registered should contact Stephen Kelly, Senior Trade Officer, Business New Brunswick, 506-444-5265, or email steve.kelly@gnb.ca.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Kelly, Senior Trade Officer, Business New Brunswick, 506-444-5265, Steve.Kelly@gnb.ca.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is additional background on presenters at Information and Communication Technologies ... New Brunswick and the World ICT Forum.
- IDC Canada Inc.: "The World Information and Communication Technology Market"
Presenter: Denis Vance, Chief Research Officer and Group Vice President of IDC Canada. IDC is the premier global market intelligence and advisory firm in the information technology and telecommunications industries. It analyzes and predicts technology trends so that clients can make strategic, fact-based decisions on IT purchases and business strategy. Over 775 IDC analysts in 50 countries provide local expertise and insights on technology markets, and its management team is comprised of experienced and respected industry luminaries. Business executives and IT managers have relied for 40 years on IDC’s advice to make decisions that contribute to the success of their organizations.
- Comprehendex Corporation: "The ICT Sales Revolution"
Presenter: Peter Lindfield. Mr. Lindfield is Chief Executive Officer at Comprehendex Corporation, a leading sales productivity solutions provider to Fortune 1000 companies. During his more than 20-year executive leadership career, he has been vice president at EDS Canada, where he was accountable for all lines of business across Atlantic Canada, managing director at MCI/SHL Systemhouse, and senior partner at OCG. Prior to its acquisition by Comprehendex, he was CEO of Bardon Cooper, Inc., a strategic outsourcing consulting firm. He is a frequent speaker on marketing and outsourcing issues in Canada and the United States.
- CANLink Global Inc.: "The Incredible China Market"
Presenter: Mike Tilley, President of CANLink Global Inc. Mr. Tilley has traveled to the Asia Pacific region approximately 20 times in the past three years. He recently opened CANLink Global’s offices in Beijing and Shenzhen, China and maintains a broad business and government network throughout the region. From his work abroad, he has acquired experience and skills in navigating the world of international business and assisting companies to become "China-Ready".
Prior to establishing CANLink Global, Mr. Tilley’s information technology career had him traveling the world selling software products for Kinek Technologies Inc. and managing the operations for CGI Atlantic in Halifax and Saint John where he had overall responsibility for business development, client relations, and financial performance. |
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