BCNET and Netera bring you Western Canada's Premier Technology Event for Higher Education & Research-Converging Minds: Tools for Innovative Solutions

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This year BCNET is partnering with Netera to develop an event where our member community comes together to share ideas and exchange information. The objective is to bring forth interesting and creative discussion for developing new technologies and applications for research and education.

TOP REASONS TO ATTEND:

Keynote Address: Tony Hey, Vice President of Technical Computing, Microsoft. Tony Hey coordinates efforts across Microsoft Corp. to collaborate with the global scientific community. He is a top researcher in the field of parallel computing, and his experience in applying computing technologies to scientific research helps Microsoft work with researchers worldwide in various fields of science and engineering.

LEARN
Choose from over 50 presentations and 12 speaking tracks on a broad array of topics. We have a stellar lineup of technology experts, researchers, educators as well as corporate executives that will present new and innovative technology ideas for enhancing your research and education projects.

PARTICIPATE IN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
This year, we have incorporated a series of interactive workshops addressing some of the top IT topics on campuses today. Topics such as identity management, disaster recovery and security. Come, participate and learn.

NETWORK
The conference provides opportunities to network with some of BC and Alberta's leading researchers, academics, executive as well as government and corporate high-tech organizations. Join us for an evening reception of networking, entertainment, food and refreshments as well as a special guest speaker.