Canada 3.0
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The initial Canada 3.0 forum was held in Stratford, Ontario, Canada on June 8–9, 2009. Over 1500 attendees gathered in Stratford to begin discussions on making Canada
a world leader in the digital economy
. Canada 3.0 brought together industry leaders, researchers and students to discuss digital media
in Canada
. The roster of speakers and stream leaders included representatives from industry, government and academia.
Digital momentum over the long haul: that's what Canada 3.0 is about. The event itself provides a once-a-year opportunity for Canadians in digital media to come together to discuss the key issues and make the plans required to propel Canada to a leadership position in global digital media. But Canada 3.0 is greater than an event - it's a shared idea that requires the energy and passion of inventors, academia, entrepreneurs, industry, and government to become reality. The Canada 3.0 Community provides the repository for collecting and sharing the information, discussion, and outcomes of our collaborations.
Canada 3.0 is a joint effort of the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) and the University of Waterloo Stratford Campus
. In 2008 it was recognized that Canada had existing expertise in many areas digital media. Though the industry was (and is) dispersed, our national know-how could be harnessed to create greater momentum for all areas of digital media. Canada 3.0 was born to start the discussion. To create critical connections and networks. And to determine - as a group - how to position Canada to advantage as we move from the 2.0 world of information sharing, collaboration, interoperability, and user-centred design to 3.0: the next stage of digital - whatever it may look like.
For both 2009 and 2010, sponsors have included: City of Stratford, Open Text
, PricewaterhouseCoopers
and RIM
.
Canada 3.0 2011 is enabled by Platinum sponsors: OpenText, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Research In Motion (RIM), and supported by The City of Stratford and University of Waterloo Stratford Campus. http://www.canada30.com/partners.html
For further information and details on registration, go to www.canada30.ca. The site includes information on how to enter the ‘Canada: A Digital Nation 2017’ video contest. You can connect to Canada 3.0 for news and updates through LinkedIn, Youtube, Facebook, Lanyrd and Twitter (the hashtag for Canada 3.0 is #can30).
Speakers included: Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty
, The Honourable Tony Clement
, Minister of Industry
; RIM Co-Chief Executive Officer Mike Laziridis; and Chad Gaffield, president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
of Canada.
’s Kevin Newman, was the Moon shot. The Moon shot states that Anyone can do anything online in Canada by 2017. There were five streams of discussion: Revolutionizing - Focusing on Health ICT; Learning - Finding and retaining talent and research opportunities; Empowering - Focussing on networks, infrastructure and mobility; Creating - Concentrating on developing content and commercialization opportunities, and Changing - How digital rights, regulations and policies need to change in Canada.
Keynote speakers for 2010 included: Federal Minister of Industry Tony Clement; Tony Chapman of Capital C; Joseph Iuso and Brian Crozier of UseMyServices; and Sarah Prevette of Sprouter.
- Anthony D. Williams, co-author of ‘MacroWikinomics’, ‘Rebooting Business and the World’, and ‘Wikinomics’;
- Jeremy Gutsche, innovation expert, author of Exploiting Chaos, and host of Trend Hunter TV;
- Dr. Michael Wesch, Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Kansas State University and winner of the Wired Magazine Rave Award;
- Kunal Gupta, CEO of Polar Mobile, and a market leader in launching innovative mobile applications;
- Soniya Monga, Global Marketing Solutions at LinkedIn Canada, Community Manager at Techvibes.com and co-host of Perpetual Radio’s Social Media Show;
- Paul Lepage, Sr. VP Telus Health and Financial Solutions in the Telus Health Solutions division.
Eight sector tracks will include more than 100 speakers and expert panelists, plus interactive discussions regarding the latest in digital media-driven productivity gains in education, health, media & entertainment, telecommunications & distribution, natural resources, public sector, research, and human resources. The site includes information on pitch off contest, Road to Banff 3.0 2011, the chance of a lifetime for 100 start ups interested in pitching, getting feedback and networking, as well as information on how to enter the ‘Canada: A Digital Nation 2017’ video contest.
In addition to the ‘main tent’ presentations and sector tracks, the forum also features an Interactive Showcase area which this year comprises more than 60 exhibitors spanning industry and academia with the connections between participants in the forum as one of the key benefit of the event.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
a world leader in the digital economy
Digital economy
A digital economy is an economy based on electronic goods and services produced by an electronic business and traded through electronic commerce...
. Canada 3.0 brought together industry leaders, researchers and students to discuss digital media
Digital media
Digital media is a form of electronic media where data is stored in digital form. It can refer to the technical aspect of storage and transmission Digital media is a form of electronic media where data is stored in digital (as opposed to analog) form. It can refer to the technical aspect of...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The roster of speakers and stream leaders included representatives from industry, government and academia.
Digital momentum over the long haul: that's what Canada 3.0 is about. The event itself provides a once-a-year opportunity for Canadians in digital media to come together to discuss the key issues and make the plans required to propel Canada to a leadership position in global digital media. But Canada 3.0 is greater than an event - it's a shared idea that requires the energy and passion of inventors, academia, entrepreneurs, industry, and government to become reality. The Canada 3.0 Community provides the repository for collecting and sharing the information, discussion, and outcomes of our collaborations.
Canada 3.0 is a joint effort of the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) and the University of Waterloo Stratford Campus
University of Waterloo Stratford Campus
The Waterloo Stratford Campus is a satellite campus of the University of Waterloo in the City of Stratford, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Faculty of Arts...
. In 2008 it was recognized that Canada had existing expertise in many areas digital media. Though the industry was (and is) dispersed, our national know-how could be harnessed to create greater momentum for all areas of digital media. Canada 3.0 was born to start the discussion. To create critical connections and networks. And to determine - as a group - how to position Canada to advantage as we move from the 2.0 world of information sharing, collaboration, interoperability, and user-centred design to 3.0: the next stage of digital - whatever it may look like.
For both 2009 and 2010, sponsors have included: City of Stratford, Open Text
Open text
In semiotic analysis, an open text is a text that allows multiple or mediated interpretation by the readers. In contrast, a closed text leads the reader to one intended interpretation....
, PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers is a global professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest professional services firm measured by revenues and one of the "Big Four" accountancy firms....
and RIM
Research In Motion
Research In Motion Limited or RIM is a Canadian multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada that designs, manufactures and markets wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market...
.
Canada 3.0 2011 is enabled by Platinum sponsors: OpenText, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Research In Motion (RIM), and supported by The City of Stratford and University of Waterloo Stratford Campus. http://www.canada30.com/partners.html
For further information and details on registration, go to www.canada30.ca. The site includes information on how to enter the ‘Canada: A Digital Nation 2017’ video contest. You can connect to Canada 3.0 for news and updates through LinkedIn, Youtube, Facebook, Lanyrd and Twitter (the hashtag for Canada 3.0 is #can30).
Canada 3.0 2009
Canada 3.0 2009 was the launch of the University of Waterloo Stratford Campus and the Canadian Digital Media Network. There were four streams attendees could choose to participate in: building digital infrastructure, mobility and media, digital media research and commercialization and skills development.Speakers included: Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty
Dalton McGuinty
Dalton James Patrick McGuinty, Jr., MPP is a Canadian lawyer, politician and, since October 23, 2003, the 24th and current Premier of the Canadian province of Ontario....
, The Honourable Tony Clement
Tony Clement
Tony Peter Clement, PC, MP is a Canadian federal politician, President of the Treasury Board, Minister for the Federal Economic Initiative for Northern Ontario and member of the Conservative Party of Canada....
, Minister of Industry
Minister of Industry (Canada)
The Minister of Industry is the Minister of the Crown in the Canadian Cabinet who is responsible for overseeing the federal government's economic development and corporate affairs department, Industry Canada. The Minister of Industry is also the minister responsible for Statistics Canada...
; RIM Co-Chief Executive Officer Mike Laziridis; and Chad Gaffield, president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada is an arm of the Canadian federal funding agency. SSHRC supports a wide range of research and scholarship in the social sciences and humanities. The current president of the Council is Chad Gaffield.- History :SSHRC was formally...
of Canada.
Canada 3.0, 2010
The 2nd annual Canada 3.0 Forum took place May 10–11, 2010 in Stratford. The goal of Canada 3.0 2010, emceed by Global NationalGlobal National
Global National is the national newscast of Canada's Global Television Network. Dawna Friesen anchors the program's weekday edition from the Global BC studios; Robin Gill currently anchors the weekend edition...
’s Kevin Newman, was the Moon shot. The Moon shot states that Anyone can do anything online in Canada by 2017. There were five streams of discussion: Revolutionizing - Focusing on Health ICT; Learning - Finding and retaining talent and research opportunities; Empowering - Focussing on networks, infrastructure and mobility; Creating - Concentrating on developing content and commercialization opportunities, and Changing - How digital rights, regulations and policies need to change in Canada.
Keynote speakers for 2010 included: Federal Minister of Industry Tony Clement; Tony Chapman of Capital C; Joseph Iuso and Brian Crozier of UseMyServices; and Sarah Prevette of Sprouter.
Canada 3.0, 2011
In addition to the industry focus, Canada 3.0 also spans government and education, with the speaker roster including:- Anthony D. Williams, co-author of ‘MacroWikinomics’, ‘Rebooting Business and the World’, and ‘Wikinomics’;
- Jeremy Gutsche, innovation expert, author of Exploiting Chaos, and host of Trend Hunter TV;
- Dr. Michael Wesch, Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Kansas State University and winner of the Wired Magazine Rave Award;
- Kunal Gupta, CEO of Polar Mobile, and a market leader in launching innovative mobile applications;
- Soniya Monga, Global Marketing Solutions at LinkedIn Canada, Community Manager at Techvibes.com and co-host of Perpetual Radio’s Social Media Show;
- Paul Lepage, Sr. VP Telus Health and Financial Solutions in the Telus Health Solutions division.
Eight sector tracks will include more than 100 speakers and expert panelists, plus interactive discussions regarding the latest in digital media-driven productivity gains in education, health, media & entertainment, telecommunications & distribution, natural resources, public sector, research, and human resources. The site includes information on pitch off contest, Road to Banff 3.0 2011, the chance of a lifetime for 100 start ups interested in pitching, getting feedback and networking, as well as information on how to enter the ‘Canada: A Digital Nation 2017’ video contest.
In addition to the ‘main tent’ presentations and sector tracks, the forum also features an Interactive Showcase area which this year comprises more than 60 exhibitors spanning industry and academia with the connections between participants in the forum as one of the key benefit of the event.
External links
- Canada 3.0 website
- Canada 3.0 Twitter Profile
- Canada 3.0 Facebook page
- Canada 3.0 LinkedIn group
- Canada 3.0 YouTube channel
- Canadian Digital Media Network website
- Waterloo Stratford Campus website