Association of University Research Parks (AURP) Canada to meet May 13-15

The Association of University Research Parks (AURP) Canada will hold its first-annual national summit in Edmonton at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, May 13-15.

The three-day conference hosted by Edmonton Research Park (ERP) — part of Edmonton Economic Development Corp. (EEDC) — will bring delegates from Canada’s 25 research parks to Alberta’s capital city. The theme of the inaugural summit is ‘Creating Canadian Champions & Innovation through Research and Technology Parks.’

AURP Canada’s first annual summit will provide a public platform for leaders of research and technology parks to explore common initiatives and collaborative opportunities. The inaugural summit is expected to attract delegates from all of Canada’s research and technology parks plus many industry partners and government officials.

Notable guests attending this year’s event include: 

• the Honorable Doug Horner, Minister of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology; 
• Mike Bowman, AURP President and Chairman (Delaware Technology Park); 
• Eileen Walker, AURP Chief Executive Officer; and, 
• Dale Gann, AURP Canada President (Vancouver Island Technology Park).

All delegates will be given a guided tour of ERP including the Advanced Technology Centre.

Registration for AURP Canada’s first annual summit is $350 for AURP members and $425 for non-members. Visit www.aurpcanada.ca to register online and see the most up-to-date itinerary of speakers.

AURP is a North American non-profit organization that represents 155 university research parks across the United States and Canada. AURP Canada was established as a national organization of 25 research parks on Aug. 1, 2007 to support innovation by working with federal and provincial governments and other key stakeholders.

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