Special Events - Overview

CUTC is by no means a traditional style conference. Each year, delegates participate in a range of different events. These events are designed to both broaden the reach of the conference and to create more direct connections between our speakers and delegates. Setting CUTC apart from the average conference, special events, combined with the keynote speeches and our seminars, are what define the CUTC experience. To learn how to be part of these events, please contact us at special.events@cutc.ca.

The schedule of events can be found here.

Seminar Speakers

Every year, CUTC invites speakers from industry and academia to share their views on technology. Hear what some of the biggest names in technology have to say in the keynote sessions. Come interact with top notch speakers from industry and academia!

 

TechExpo

The TechExpo is a yearly technology exposition showcasing the developments of leading firms, academia and student organizations. Several hours are set aside to network, familiarize our delegates with various high-tech gadgets and see demonstrations. Past participants include Microsoft, Research in Motion, Bell Canada, X-Box, the world record-holding University of Waterlo Solar Car team and MD Robotics.

 

TechShops

TechShops are designed to further the delegates' learning experience at CUTC using a hands-on approach. Workshops on a variety of topics are hosted at an on-site computer lab. Past workshops have included an Eclipse Web Tools tutorial by IBM, a negotiation workshop by Dr. Daniel Shapiro (an Associate of the Harvard Negotiation Project) and a 3D Animation crash-course using Alias Maya.

 

TechTour

TechTour kick up the CUTC experience a notch by bringing our delegates to the front lines of technology. Delegates are given the opportunity to visit one of several companies' facilities. In previous years delegates have experienced Virtual Reality at DXNet, witnessed the Broadband home at Bell Sympatico and toured MD Robotics, developer of Canada Arm.

 

TechShow

The TechShow is an informal comedy talk-show style event where delegates can relax and enjoy a different perspective on technology. The show will include one-on-one interviews with industry leaders, demonstrations of the latest technological gadgets, and a number of mini-competitions for delegates to win some great prizes. Past guests have included Microsoft's Mark "Gadget Man" Relph and Michael Furdyk of TakingITGlobal.

 

ThinkTank

The ThinkTank is one of the flagship events of CUTC. At ThinkTank, delegates work in intimate groups with industry mentors to discuss and analyze pertinent technological and societal issues. The ThinkTank is an excellent opportunity for our delegates to network with students and professionals at the conference.