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Track 6: Techniques for Collaboration

Collaboration-Based Cluster Development Approaches:

Wednesday, 29th of September, 15:30 - 17:30
Mini-forums Session A

• National Initiatives of VINNVAXT and Visanu, Emphasizing Learning Approaches for National Agencies and Governments- Dr. Maria Linquist (Visanu), Anna Zingmark (Visanu), Kaj Klarin (VINNAXT)
• Swedish Cluster Leadership and Collaboration Processes - Dan Sjörgen (CEO, The Dahmen Institute)

Innovative Tourism & Winery Clusters:Collaboration for Growth:

Thursday, 30 of September, 9:00 -11:00
Mini-forums Session B

• Innovative Tourism Clusters - Sara Nordin (Mid-Sweden University, European Tourism Research Institute, Are Region, Sweden)
• Canadian RockiesTourism Destination Region Cluster Development and the Influence of Government - Kevin Crockett (Director of Resource Management and Development, Tourism Development Branch, Government of Alberta)
• Wine and Tourism Clusters in Australia: Do They Compliment Each Other? - Pamela McRae-Williams (Ballarat University)
• Monterey, California Tourism and Wine Cluster - Ted Lyman (VP ECGroup, Berkley, California)

The Evolution of Canadian Competitiveness Through Collaboration:

Thursday, 30 of September, 13:30 - 17.00
Mini-forums Session C

• Clusters 2.0: The Evolution of Cluster Strategy in Canada - James Gollub (Senior Vice President, ICF Consulting)
• Edmonton: Greater Edmonton Competitiveness Strategy - Darcy Wiltse (Manager, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation)
• Toronto: Metropolitan Cluster Analysis - Ian Bromley, Director, Office for Urban Economic Development, Ministry of Economic Development & Trade, Ontario
• Ottawa: Practical Methods for the Care and Feeding of Technology Clusters: The Ottawa Experience - Michael Darch (Vice President, Ottawa Global Marketing, OCRI)
• Southwest Ontario: Bioproducts Innovation Network - John Lawrence, Acting Chair, Southwest Ontario Bioproducts Innovation Network