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June 11, 2008
Alberta builds ties to North America's technology trendsetter
California mission puts Alberta's "tech-comm" plan in the spotlight
Edmonton... Premier Ed Stelmach will lead a delegation to introduce Alberta’s action plan, Bringing Technology to Market to A-list market players in California during a June 15 - 19 mission.
“California is a great place to tell Alberta’s technology commercialization story to the global marketplace,” said Premier Stelmach. “By attending world-class events like BIO 2008 in San Diego, we’re putting Alberta in the right place at the right time, positioning our province as a leader in technology.”
During the mission, the Premier and Doug Horner, Minister of Advanced Education and Technology, will introduce Alberta’s recently announced technology commercialization action plan. Activities include the Premier opening the Alberta Pavilion at BIO 2008, North America’s largest biotechnology conference and trade show. BIO 2008 will attract more than 22,000 delegates from more than 60 countries. Announcements relating to partnered projects in medical technology, meetings with influential technology investors and executives from multinational companies, and networking events will also be on the agenda.
“Alberta’s action plan, Bringing Technology to Market is all about Alberta’s bright, diverse economic future, so it’s critical that Alberta build on its valuable ties to California’s fast-moving technology and venture capital sectors,” said Horner.
The delegation will also meet with Alberta expatriate entrepreneurs who now own, work in, or invest in, California-based technology enterprises. These individuals are an important source of market information and contacts, whose experiences can help other Alberta companies gain a stake in California’s technology sector. They are also well-positioned to act as ambassadors for, or investors in, Alberta.
California is a North American leader in technology and home to ‘Silicon Valley’ and the ‘Tech Coast’ where some of the world’s most innovative companies are headquartered. The state is one of the world’s top 10 economies generating $1.5 trillion USD per year, and is also a leading jurisdiction in technology and environmental policy and legislation.
Alberta’s action plan, launched by Premier Stelmach on June 11, enhances Alberta’s positive environment for technology commercialization to ensure Alberta’s competitiveness in global markets and to attract investment and partnerships from leading technology centers, such as California.
Travel expenses for the Premier and Minister’s mission to California are estimated at $34,355
Attachment: Itinerary for Premier Stelmach and Minister Horner
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Paul Stanway |
Donna Babchishin |
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
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Itinerary: Premier Stelmach and Minister Horner, California mission, June 15 to 19, 2008
June 15 |
Minster Horner’s delegation departs Edmonton for San Diego |
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June 16 |
Premier Stelmach’s delegation departs Edmonton for San Diego |
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Minister Horner, meetings with multinational pharmaceutical companies: Hoffman-LaRoche Ltd., Merck-Frosst |
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Alberta Reception, |
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June 17 |
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Premier, meeting with multinational pharmaceutical companies: Pfizer Inc., Astra Zeneca Canada Inc., Astellas Pharmaceuticals, TheraCarb Inc. (Calgary), CTI Life Sciences |
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BIO 2008 conference and trade fair, Luncheon |
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p.m. |
Meeting with Rx&D pharmaceutical industry association members (Canada) |
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BIO 2008 Exhibition hall Opening |
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Canada Pavilion, ribbon cutting |
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Alberta Pavilion, ribbon cutting |
Premier Stelmach will officially open the Alberta Pavilion. Bio Alberta, the provincial biotech industry association, has assembled more than 100 biotech industry representatives from Alberta to attend. BIO 2008 is North America’s largest biotechnology trade fair and conference. �In 2007, more than 22,000 delegates attended including 6,882 international delegates from 68 countries, and more than 400 public officials. |
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BIO 2008 Welcome Reception |
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June 18 |
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San Diego |
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Announcement: |
International partnership to license new drug application: |
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Meeting with Eli Lilly and Company |
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Meeting with Dr. D. Johnstone, Clinical Director, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute |
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Minister Horner’s delegation departs for San Francisco / Palo Alto |
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Canada BIO 2008 Reception “Soiree Canada” |
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Alberta Night |
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June 19 |
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Premier Stelmach departs for Edmonton |
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Minister Horner introduces Alberta Centre for Micro-systems and Nanotechnology to California-based nanotechnology companies and venture capital organizations |
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HP Labs: |
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Announcement: |
Public and private sector partnership to develop cancer fighting drugs: |
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Luncheon: |
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Meeting with Palo Alto Research Center (PARC - Xerox Corp. subsidiary) |
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Depart for Edmonton |
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Paul Stanway |
Donna Babchishin |
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
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