Breakfast with The ChancellorS

Date: March 9, 2009

Time: 8:00am

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This is your opportunity to be part of a conversation - a conversation about starting out (whether for the first time or the third) in an uncertain economic and political climate, and the stresses and opportunities that are ever-present for those seeking to make their mark.

Join G. Raymond Chang, Chancellor Ryerson University and Roy McMurtry, Chancellor York University as they share their wealth of experience, wisdom and insight in this warm, informal and inspiring conversation, which will include Q&A with the audience. 

Hosted by Rosey Edeh, Reporter, Entertainment Tonight Canada

International Media: Global Perspectives

Speaker:
Tony Burman, Managing Director, Al Jazeera English

Moderator:
Sadia Zaman, WIFT-T

Date: March 9, 2009

Time: 10:00am

Before September 2001, most Canadians hardly knew the meaning of Islam, and certainly did not know about the Al Jazeera global news network. 7 years later, Tony Burman, the head of Canada's largest news operation, stepped down from his job at CBC and became a top executive at Al Jazeera.

In this exclusive and candid session, we ask: How does this assignment change his world view as a media executive and his view of media and global diversity? And, what does he think citizens and media professionals in the West need to be more aware of?

Hosted by Sadia Zaman, Journalist and Executive Director, WIFT-T

The Power of Dreams

Date: March 9, 2009

Time: 12:00pm

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Keynote: WILFRED EMMANUEL JONES - Maverick Without Borders

Immigrant, TV Executive, Farmer, Marketing Executive, Mentor and now ...Politician. From a bad boy to a millionaire, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones has defied the odds and overcome the obstacles to become an almost perfect example of what focus, determination and ambition can create. In his own words, he is 'a poor boy, done good'

Raised in inner-city Birmingham, Wilfred Emmanuel Jones went on to careers in television, marketing, and farming. A charismatic personality, he is known for the British TV series set on his farm in Devon, England, for mentoring young people, and for his “Black Farmer” products, sold across the UK. He is also the TV producer who trained chef Gordon Ramsay for television. Wilfred refuses to let himself or his projects be confined by race, convention or tradition. 

Hear firsthand about his journey, his accomplishments and his latest dream: politician.

Hosted by Karlene Nation, Reporter and Producer, CTV News

Note: Tickets to this event can be purchased separately from the Innoversity Summit. Innoversity delegates (Conference Pass, One Day Pass, Creative Pass and Diversipro Management Series ticket holders only) receive complimentary access to this event.

The New mainstream

Speakers:
Lori Abittan, President, Multimedia Nova
Ashram Ali Dhanani, Diversity Media Services
Jill Hong, VP of Ethnic Research, Ipsos Reid

Date: March 10, 2009

In 2008, Ipsos Reid and Diversity Media Services teamed up to undertake Canada's first ever national multicultural research study, looking at the cultural characteristics and buying behaviour of Canada's 13 largest ethno-cultural groups. Looking at the diversity of our nation's consumers and audiences, the study attempts to identify opportunities for cross-cultural communication and engagement.

How can businesses, various levels of government and media outlets use these insights to reach new markets and drive consumers and audience to their services and offerings?

This exciting and insightful research will be presented during a luncheon plenary.

innoversity awards

Date: March 9 & 10, 2009

Time: 12:00pm

Each year, Innoversity honours the people who supported the organization in its early years, helping to establish and grow it. Without the tremendous support, encouragement and energy of these individuals, Innoversity would not exist.

Join us in honouring former Advisory Board and Board of Directors members:

Bob Culbert - Independent Producer & Consultant; Former VP of Documentary Programming, CTV

Norm Bolen - Media Consultant and Director, mDialog; former EVP of Programming, Alliance Atlantis

Phyllis Platt - President of Platt Productions;

Les Lawrence - President of Mediaskills International Inc.; former Director of Training, CBC