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Quick Launch
Leaders of Emerging Companies – Dec. 15
Networking to accelerate your growth and development...
Tech CFOs – Dec. 18
IFRS transition; will your company be ready...
Marketing – Jan. 6
Building a compelling and sustainable value proposition...
Biz Innovation – Jan. 8
Innovations in visual search and its applications...
Women Leaders in Tech – Jan. 13
Start-ups, Canadian Subsidiaries and Entrepreneurial Spirit
No Jeopardy in Networking
Spread some cheer and win great prizes at the first ever YTA Member's Holiday Gathering
Tuesday, December 15
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Marlowe Restaurant and Wine Bar Richmond Hill
Join fellow YTA members for a unique holiday gathering in the heart of York Region. Come and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a chance to demonstrate your knowledge of the tech sector and win great prizes with tech jeopardy.
Space is limited so be sure to register soon!
What's going to be the hot new tech trend in 2010?
Find out at The Annual YTA Deloitte Tech Predictions Luncheon
Deloitte TMT Predictions
Thursday, January 28
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Le Parc Banquet Centre
8342 Leslie St., Markham
Last years’ Predictions addressed how to make every electron count; free gadgets; the rise of the Netbook; Moore's Law and risk; how to make your company green and lean; downsizing the digital attic; generic as the 'it" brand; the digital ambulance chaser supercharged; the rise of social networking sites; and sinners becoming saints. What’s Next?
Join YTA members and guests in this annual sell-out event to again entertain Duncan Stewart’s animated review of the Deloitte Predictions likely to impact the Technology, Media & Telecommunications sectors in the coming year.
YTA BOARD MEMBER
In-PROFILE
John Kitchen
YTA Board Member
A true champion of the YTA, and involved in the tech sector for 20 years, John Kitchen is a member of the association's board of directors and chair of the YTA membership committee, where he is currently leading the YTA membership drive.
John is Vice President & General Manager of ESRI Canada Limited, Canada’s leading geographic information systems (GIS) company. ESRI Canada provides software, consulting services, training, technical support and integrated solutions to over 8,000 private sector and government customers and is the GIS standard for the majority of federal, provincial and municipal governments in Canada.
Prior to joining ESRI Canada, John was President and CEO of Micromedia Limited, a leader in electronic and print information integration, where in 1997 John coordinated the sale of Micromedia to the IHS Group. John has also worked in management roles with Procter & Gamble Inc. and National Educational Training Corp. He holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science degrees from Queen’s University and is a member of several geo-spatial industry groups.
For information on YTA membership and our current membership drive, connect with John at jkitchen@esricanada.com or 416- 441-6035
Thanks to all of our members that participated in events, Peer Groups or provided input and effort into YTA activities throughout 2009. It is because of your enthusiasm and commitment for the tech cluster that the YTA is able to continue to provide opportunities for you to learn, network and grow.
