U.S. - Canada Cross Border Collaboration

The Cascadia region, encompassing parts of the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, offers significant opportunities for innovative and high-tech companies to thrive. Robust north-south collaboration is based on a vibrant and active ecosystem, top-tier research, access to capital and shared desire to advance innovation and sustainability.

Join us to hear from the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David L. Cohen, and a panel of special guests, about the opportunities for Cascadia cross-border collaboration in technology, life sciences, and other leading sectors.

Remarks: 

David L. Cohen, U.S. Ambassador to Canada

Panel Discussion: 

The Hon. Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, Province of British Columbia
David L. Cohen, U.S. Ambassador to Canada
Moderator: Bridgitte Anderson, President & CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

Business Panel Discussion: 

Courtney Billington, Head, Government Affairs North America, Johnson & Johnson
David Llewellyn, Chief Commercial Officer, STEMCELL Technologies
Scott Phillips, Founder & CEO, StarFish Medical
David Seymour, Vice President and General Manager, Microsoft Vancouver
Lindsay Williams, Vice President & Managing Director, Stryker Canada
Moderator: Wendy Hurlburt, President & CEO, Life Sciences BC

Location:  Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - Pacific Ballroom, 900 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC

Hosted by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Life Sciences British Columbia and
AmCham Canada.