October 17, 2009
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| Plug and Play Tech Center |
Sunnyvale, Calif. (RPRN) 10/17/09 — Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 4:30pm-6:30pm
Plug and Play—Sunnyvale
2nd floor game room
Alberta has made substantial investments in research infrastructure and programs that support the advancement of science and commercialization of technology. This event will provide you with an outline of recent investments in advanced technology in Alberta and will feature several companies that are seeking to develop business partnerships with California‐based companies and researchers. Leading corporate and government representatives will provide their perspectives and be available for discussions with attendees.
• Opening Remarks, Consul General of Canada Stewart Beck
• Overview of Alberta’s Technology Sector, Honorable Doug Horner, Minister of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology
• Presentations from companies engaged in the program
• Networking session
Space is limited. Please RSVP to ede@pobox.com
Founded in 2006, Plug and Play Tech Center is the leading startup accelerator in the Silicon Valley. More than 250 startups have raised capital in excess of $700 million after partnering with Plug and Play Tech Center, which connect entrepreneurs, leading venture capitalists like Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Canaan Partners, Accel Partners and more, angel investors and corporate partners like Google, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, Ebay, Yahoo! and more. The unique collaborative community also includes universities such as Cornell, MIT, Harvard and Stanford. More than $2 billion in value has been created through exits and acquisitions. Silicon Valley locations include Sunnyvale, Redwood City, and Palo Alto with a total of 200,000 square feet. The newest locations are in Los Angeles, Hollywood, and Glendale with a total of 465,000 square feet.
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