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Second Annual TorontoTechWeek Unites One of the Largest Technology Communities in North America
Registration for conference, which takes place September 22 to 26, now open at TorontoTechWeek.com
Toronto, ON – August 19, 2008 – The second annual TorontoTechWeek, which provides an opportunity to showcase, promote and network with information and communication technology (ICT) professionals while raising awareness of the Toronto region’s ICT strengths, is set to open its doors this September.
- When: September 22 to 26, 2008
- Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre and other GTA locations
- Tickets: Available at TorontoTechWeek.com
IT managers, developers, CTOs, CIOs, CEOs, entrepreneurs, the investment community and marketing and HR professionals will be able to connect at more than 20 TorontoTechWeek and partner events. Speaker highlights for this year’s conference include IT and business visionary, David Ticoll, who will discuss the changing landscape of talent and how it affects businesses at all levels and Richard McDonald, technical executive and distinguished IT architect, IBM, whose keynote will address the explosion of new Web 2.0 content and what it all means to your enterprise.
More than 2,000 people from Toronto and around the world are expected to attend TTW. The week is being coordinated by an industry alliance and committee formed by public and private sector stakeholders, including the City of Toronto, The Government of Ontario, KPMG LLP, IBM and many other organizations in the Toronto Region.
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“The technology industry represents a prime growth opportunity for the GTA and for Canada; we stand to be recognized on the global stage as a leader, both of innovation and of technology adoption,” says Brendan Maher, partner, KPMG LLP Canada. “TorontoTechWeek represents an annual meeting place where all stakeholders, particularly those in the GTA, can come together to meet, share knowledge and build businesses. We’re proud to help make that happen.”
"I know the organizers have worked hard to provide a thought-provoking and thoroughly engaging week of exciting activities and events," says Mayor David Miller. "I hope you will join with me and with many of your colleagues as we support and celebrate all that TechWeek has to offer in 2008."
“The Toronto technology story, the one about a thriving, vibrant GTA technology industry has never really been told on a larger scale,” says Dave Forde, chairman of TorontoTechnologyWeek. “TorontoTechnologyWeek is all about business development, education, and networking within our community. But, we also want to raise awareness for all the great entrepreneurship and technology innovation coming from the Toronto Region.”
More Information
TorontoTechWeek 2008 builds on the success of last year’s inaugural conference, which drew over 2,000 participants to venues throughout the GTA and includes programs such as:
Additional keynote speakers include: Sharif Khan of Microsoft Canada, Barry Libert of Mzinga, Brent Lowe-Bernie of comScore, Ross Mayfield of SocialText, Vinay Nair of IDC, Julie Schlack of Communispace and Mark Smith of KPMG LLP. Further details about the speakers can be found at TorontoTechWeek.com.
TorontoTechWeek’s founding sponsors are the City of Toronto and KPMG LLP. Additional sponsors include IBM, ThinData, The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Onestop Media Group, High Road Communications and Workopolis as well as media sponsors ITWorld Canada, Canadian HR Reporter and The Globe and Mail.
About TorontoTechWeek
TorontoTechWeek is an annual industry-wide initiative that showcases Toronto as one of the largest, most innovative, and fastest growing Information & Communications Technology (ICT) markets in North America. During TorontoTechWeek, ICT leaders, professionals and investors come together to promote and foster partnerships, employment, investment, education and new business. Throughout September 22 – 26, 2008, industry associations and businesses will deliver a schedule of world-class events to address the needs and interests of entrepreneurs, executives, senior managers, investors, marketers, and IT professionals associated with the ICT sector. For more information, or to register, please visit www.torontotechweek.com.
For more information, please contact:
Greg Vallentin
High Road Communications
416-644-2268
gvallentin@highroad.com |
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