A high-tech interface event happens this weekend as CNC hosts its first DigiTalks North conference.
On Friday and Saturday, a showcase of technology and innovation will bring businesses together with complementary businesses, and the public in touch with electrifying local ideas ready for the marketplace.
"The goal is to generate new business, new contacts as well as more interest in digital technology and a growing level of productivity for northern businesses to enable them to compete regionally, nationally and globally," said organizer Zelda Craig.
There will be a trades show in the CNC Gathering Place atrium starting Friday morning at 9 a.m. There will also be informative presentations on both days designed to inspire and educate.
Two keynote speakers are scheduled for Friday and Saturday beginning each day at 1 p.m. in lecture theatre 1-306.
Friday's keynote speaker, Tom Bechtel from Value Stream Solutions, will talk about the importance of enterprise resource planning in small, medium and large enterprises.
"Attendees will learn common sense planning techniques and tools that can be done on paper, spreadsheets or with some of many price-friendly software solutions," said Craig.
Saturday's speaker, Steve Dotto, is the popular longtime host and executive producer of Dotto Tech, a nationally syndicated TV show. Craig said Dotto "will talk about 'Taking Control of Your Tech' to ensure companies don't become slaves to technology and understand what technology they actually need."
The National Research Council is a partner in the event. To register for the keynote speeches, go to the Speaker Schedule heading at the www.digitalksnorth.ca website.
