November 15-16, 2007
LIVE Conference 2007 was held by the stunning view of the Toronto Harbourfront. 150 of the most ambitious undergraduate students from across Canada came to participate in this highly innovative conference. With a competition developed solely by the students and faculty of the University of Toronto Scarborough, delegates experienced a challenge like no other.
Throughout the two days, delegates had the opportunity to network with top industry professionals and listen to dynamic speakers from the business community, including an inspiring speech from Editor in Chief of Canadian Business Magazine, Joe Chidley. Students were invited to a Corporate Connections Evening held on the 27th floor of 89 Chestnut’s Lakeview Room, surrounded by a 360 degree view of downtown Toronto.
Venues
Radisson Hotel Admiral Toronto-Harbourfront
www.radisson.com/torontoca_admiral
The Lakeview Room at 89 Chestnut
www.89chestnut.com
Blurr Nightclub
http://www.blurr-nightclub.com/
The Old Spaghetti Factory
www.oldspaghettifactory.net
Speakers
David Kincaid
CEO and President, LEVEL5 Strategic Brand Advisors, Brand Finance Canada
Joe Chidley
Editor, Canadian Business Magazine
Aditya Jha
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Osellus Inc.
Chairman, POA Educational Foundation
Prashant Pathak
Managing Partner, ReichmannHauer Capital Partners
Richard C. Powers
Assistant Dean and Executive Director, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
Prizes
In addition to prizes valuing over $2000 sponsored by American Express and Microsoft, each member of the winning team was granted a one-on-one mentorship opportunity with LIVE Executive Mentors.
Elliot Noss
President and CEO, Tucows Inc.
Dr. Jamal Hejazi
Chief Economist, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
Jane Allen
Partner, National Leader (Power & Utlities), Deloitte Consulting LLP
Jane Gibbens
Vice-President, Talent Management, Direct Energy
Stephen Marshall
District Manager, Sales and Operations, Staples Business Depot
