LUNCHEON

DATE: Thursday May 19, 2005

TIME: 11:15 Registration, 11:45 Luncheon, 12:15 Guest Speaker

LOCATION: The Fairmont Palliser Hotel, 133 9 Avenue SW

COST: $30 Members / General Public, $15 Students

GUEST SPEAKER : Andy Gilliland, P.Eng.

TOPIC: Challenges of Industry - University
Research and Innovation

For years we have talked about technology transfer, a knowledge-based economy, innovation, international competition, and commercialization as the keys to a successful economic and social future. And we still talk about these concepts, perhaps now flavoured with the idea of partnerships and collaborations.

The reality is that in too many cases we talk well but do not act effectively.

Mr. Gilliland believes that Canada and Alberta must act to better link industries which create jobs and wealth, with the sources of knowledge significantly located within the academic institutions and communities. He believes that there is a unique and critical role for engineering and geoscience professionals to ensure that applications of new scientific and technical knowledge are identified and developed, and that the significant investments made in academic research result in real benefits and growth in Canadian businesses and the economy.

Some of the many challenges in fulfilling that role will be presented and discussed.

To ensure adequate seating, please pre-register with the Calgary APEGGA office at (403)262-7714 before Monday May 16, 2005. The Calgary Branch accepts Visa, MasterCard, or American Express for tickets sold prior to the day of the event.