The Innoversity Summit brings together hundreds of thinkers, doers and influencers from media, culture, public service, community, academia, the private sector and elsewhere. The Summit is a warm, informal atmosphere offering unparalleled access to media industry leaders and influencers from many different backgrounds, and a place where a hallway conversation can change a career, a management strategy, or a life. Featuring challenging and informative sessions, engaging speakers and unparalleled access, the Innoversity Summit is not to be missed!

The full line-up and schedule are available at www.innoversity.com. Here's some of what you can expect:

• International Media – Global Perspectives
  From CBC to Al Jazeera -- TV news executive Tony Burman speaks about his shift to the Arab news network, his own changing world view and the media's role in global diversity.
• The Power of Dreams
  Meet Wilfred Emmanuel Jones -immigrant, farmer, entrepreneur, TV producer, mentor to TV chef Gordon Ramsay and now aspiring politician - as he takes us on a journey of ambition, challenge and triumph.
• Social Media Unboxed
  Wayne MacPhail, President of w8nc.inc. introduces the latest and greatest social media tools and emerging technologies.
• Breakfast With the Chancellors
  Join G. Raymond Chang, Chancellor of Ryerson University and Roy McMurtry, Chancellor of York University, as they discuss starting out in uncertain political and economic times and how to leverage the many opportunities still available.

...and many more

Learn about best practices on community partnership and engagement from Marblemedia and the Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

Twitter, YouTube, mobile phones and blogs arechanging the relationship between news outlets and their audiences, making the viewing public co-creators of the news. How can you leverage social media and emerging communications technologies to make more engaging and insightful content?

With all the talk of Web 2.0 - engagement, community, and innovation - accessiblity may be overlooked. Learn from multi-media accessiblity gurus about how to make your web projects reach the widest possible audience.

Discover how to access funding from "benefits to the industry" programs and career opportunities. A must-attend session for anyone starting out or looking to kick-start their media career.

DiversiPro, Canada's leading diversity consulting firm, presents a full day of speakers and workshops designed specifically for managers from all sectors – from governments to arts organizations, and broadcasters to bankers.

The management series, offered on March 10, will focus on responding to one of the most challenging aspects of diversity initiatives: the human side. Attendees will:

• Learn why diversity and inclusion take work, and why it's worth it. DiversiPro proudly presents Dr. Alison Konrad, as she takes Summit participants through the challenges and solutions of diversity.
• Take part in a two-part workshop on why "cultural EQ" a fundamental part of cultural diversity leadership competence, is a critical skill for effectively realizing diversity initiatives
• Participate inan interactive seminar on the important role of mentoring and reciprocal mentoring in invigorating organizations.

• The Art of the Pitch 2.0
• Story Clinics with Ken Chubb and David Goorevitch
• Media Diversity Career Management

It's the ultimate networking opportunity - private one-on-one meetings with Canada's most influential media executives. Introduce yourself, gain a mentor or just get some insight into the industry and opportunities.