Canadian Undergraduate Technology Conference 2012

CANADIAN UNDERGRADUATE
TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

LOGISTICS

Time: February 4, 2012 8:00 - 17:00	Location: 80 Gould Street Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
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SCHEDULE

8:00-9:00	Register and Grab a Byte
9:00-9:30	Welcome to Tour Toronto!
9:30-10:00	Keynote 1: Allen Lau - CEO & Co-founder of Wattpad
10:00-10:10	Break
10:10-10:40	Keynote 2: Winston Mok - CEO of Simply Good Technologies
10:40-10:50	Break
10:50-11:20	Keynote 3: John Wang - Global Core Banking Practice Lead at Deloitte
11:20-11:30	Break
11:30-12:00	Entrepreneurship Challenge: The Next 36
12:00-13:00	Lunch (work on The Next 36 Challenge)
13:00-14:30	Entrepreneurship Challenge: The Next 36
14:30-17:40	Analyzing Complex Problems Case Challenge: Deloitte
17:40-18:00	Closing Ceremony

SPEAKERS

	Allen Lau Co-Founder & CEO Wattpad Allen Lau is a serial entrepreneur with a laser sharp focus on consumer Internet and mobile opportunities. Allen is currently CEO and co-founder of Toronto-based Wattpad, the world's largest community for readers and writers to discover and share stories. Wattpad's investors include Union Square Ventures, Golden Venture Partners and W Media Ventures. Prior to co-founding Wattpad, Allen was CEO and co-founder of FeedM8, a mobile advertising company that was acquired by Upstream Systems. Before FeedM8, Allen was CTO and co-founder of Tira Wireless. Founded in 2001, Tira raised over $30M in VC funding and was a leader in mobile content publishing and deployment.

	Winston Mok Co-founder and CEO at Simply Good Technologies Winston Mok is the co-founder and CEO of Simply Good Technologies, a digital marketing company. After an 8 year career at Research In Motion, Winston left to become a tech entrepreneur in 2008 and co-founded Simply Good. Simply Good has since then developed mobile technologies that have powered major events such as ScotiaBank Nuit Blanche and the acclaimed Canadian Tire mobile app. Most recently, Simply Good released an innovative Offer Management System (OMS) that aims to enable retailers and brands to fully maximize their opportunities with online promotions leading to brick-and-mortar sales. Winston is a Professional Engineer with an Degree in Computer Engineering from the prestigious University of Waterloo.

	John Wang Global Core Banking Practice Lead John leads the Deloitte Banking Core Systems Transformation Practice and brings over 15 years of experience advising leading banks on their technology and large program delivery needs. He has led projects that range from focused, strategic assessments to large-scale implementation programs with over 600 staff, including an SAP core banking implementation at a Tier 1 Canadian bank. John is a certified Temenos T24 Architect. Frequently sought by bank executives to discuss core banking issues, he is the co-author of Deloitte’s publications on core banking replacement "When legacy is not enough" and "Making the case for change". John has been engaged by clients around the world, working in Canada, the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East

	Kash Ahuja Deloitte Mini-Lecture Session Kash is a Manager in the Technology Strategy and Architecture Practice, and brings over 12 years of deep Technology expertise from Banking, Healthcare and Insurance sectors. Some of Kash's career highlights include: -Leading the Technology integration program for a $8.5 billion acquisition by the second largest bank in Canada -Transforming Technology operations for an Ontario Ministry of Health Agency responsible for direction and oversight of $700 million public health care dollars -Leading a Technology deployment for largest bank in the US, affecting 100,000 users Kash has a B.Sc in Computer Science and a M.Eng. in Computer Networks from Ryerson, and an MBA from Rotman School of Management. When he's not busy working or studying, Kash loves to play and / or watch sports (hockey, football, baseball, golf, cricket).

EVENTS

	Build your consulting skills with Deloitte's mini-course Looking to start a career in Consulting? Deloitte’s mini-course includes a one-hour lecture where you will gain insight into some of the strategies consultants use in their day-to-day lives. The topic Analyzing Complex Problems will be based on the mini-course taught by Deloitte at the University of Toronto. Following the lecture, you will receive a small case where you will apply the skillset you just learned. In addition, you’ll get introduced to consulting strategies, receive mentoring support during the thought process, hone your presentation skills, and get feedback on your analysis.

	The Next 36 Entrepreneurship Competition The Next 36 helps to launch the careers of Canada’s most promising and innovative undergraduates, with CEO mentorship from Canada’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs. The Next 36 is bringing their entrepreneurship experience to the Tour Toronto through an entrepreneurship challenge that will test both the creative ability and the entrepreneurial drive of delegates. Delegates will be asked to innovate and design a mobile application that solves an existing problem. They will be tasked with creating a business plan and solving any roadblocks they may encounter with their design. They will then present their ideas to a panel of judges consisting of senior members and partners at The Next 36. Delegates will get the experience of working on strict timelines to orchestrate and present a mobile application capable of sustaining a business while getting the expertise from veterans in the field.

TEAM

		Abhishek Mathur Tour Chair Abhishek is a Mechanical Engineer at University of Toronto. He whole-heartedly believes in the 4-stroke engine concept: suck, squeeze, bang, blow. When he's not cracking silly, immature jokes, he can be caught organizing events and conferences, turning new ideas into reality and learning how to master life.
		Qasim Mian Toronto Lead Qasim is a perfectionist with a passion for smartphones, gizmos and anything else moving the world forward. He can often be seen updating his facebook status, gaming on his smartphone or just hanging out with other techies. When not running conferences, representing the engineering student body or studying for finals, he can often be seen playing the sax or watching old bollywood films.
		S. Mohammad Mahmood Logistics Team Member Mohammad is the contemplating skeptic. Although he might not throw his insights and opinions at you, if only you could listen to the conversations in his head, you'd be like "Dude! Can’t handle it, unplug this bastard!" He also loves to try new things just to say he’s been there or done that, even if it were only once. He might be better off sticking to something long enough to become good at yet he rarely does so.
		Priyanka Ranjan Logistics Team Member Priyanka is a computer engineering student at the University of Toronto and is currently doing her internship with the Apple group in AMD. She is not a complete tech geek but she absolutely loves all Apple products! In her free time she volunteers as a tutor and takes some fun classes. She is a huge fan of movies like The Matrix and Lord of the Rings and can often be found spending hours watching them.
		Mustafa Faraj Speakers/Competitions Head Mustafa spends most of his free time reading tech blogs and learning about the technological possibilities in the future. That is when he is not playing soccer, photographing nature or working to get his Computer Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo.
		Shally Malik Marketing Head Addicted to business, law and shopping, Shally is a business student at University of Western Ontario. If she's not studying or partying, she's either painting, spending money wildly, or playing basketball or rugby. Warning: If you catch her with headphones in her ear, its not music, its Bloomberg radio (or occasionally class lectures, which she unintentionally sleeps throughout...).
		Sagar Malik Marketing Team Member "I will persist until I succeed. I was not brought into this world into defeat, nor does failure course through my veins. I am not a sheep waiting to be prodded by my shepherd. I am a lion, and I refuse to talk, walk and sleep with the sheep. I will persist until I succeed." - Og Mandino Sagar is a die-hard entrepreneur that is bent upon revolutionizing the way the world works and interacts. As such, his interests are deep rooted in nanotechnology, augmented reality, renewable energy, philanthropy and real estate. He believes that greatness is a birthright, and he encourages people to believe that we are all entitled to dream big and live big.
		Inderjit Sidhu Marketing Team Member Inderjit is a friendly individual who is determined to make the world a better place. His marketing abilities are instilled deep within his genes which it easy for him to sell you stuff. Something unique about Inderjit is that he drives an 18 wheeler with no difficulty!
		Golnaz Mozafar Marketing Team Member Golnaz has finished her third year in Electrical Engineering at the University of Toronto. She is currently working as an intern in AMD. She loves innovation, technology and science as well as getting to know new people, trying new things and getting involved in adventures. When she’s not thinking about mysteries of the universe, she spends her time playing piano, practicing contemporary dance, singing, shopping , watching movies, trying new foods and hanging out with friends. She believes in thinking outside the box and that the mission is to enjoy every moment of life.