HIT Unconference 2017
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 9:00am
MSB 2158, JJR Macleod Auditorium
Abstract:
HIT Unconference is a free unique conference experience promoting career awareness for scientists, health professionals and graduates in health & technology innovation and entrepreneurship. According to IBISworld, Canadian job availability in this field is expected to rise with 14% in the next five years. Several experts have indicated that health professionals, scientists and graduates are especially apt to accommodate for the rise in market need for health and technology innovation. Our speakers will be addressing the current trends and market needs, career opportunities and commercialization within these fields.
Speakers and panellists include CEOs ranging from early-stage start-ups to companies currently entertaining media coverage, such as GestSure and Figure1. Starting January 22nd, registration opens for participants wanting to talk about their entrepreneurship journey as well as current market needs and trends in technology. Please register at http://tinyurl.com/HITu2017 to obtain a free ticket to attend the unconference on February 22nd, at the McLeod Auditorium.
Host:
Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto