B.C.'s Innovation Engines: How universities can help us win in the global economy
Andrew Petter
British Columbia has the capacity to be a global innovation leader. And B.C.'s universities are key to realizing that potential.
At his 5th annual address to The Vancouver Board of Trade, Simon Fraser University President Andrew Petter will discuss SFU's leadership role in generating and mobilizing the new ideas and technologies that B.C. requires to compete and succeed in the global economy.
President Petter will take a hard look at the challenges and opportunities ahead and will talk about how SFU and B.C.'s university sector can work with business, government and civil society to develop a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.
About the Speaker
Andrew Petter Q.C. is President and Vice Chancellor of Simon Fraser University and Professor in the School of Public Policy. Prior to joining SFU in 2010, he was Professor in the Faculty of Law of the University of Victoria where he served as Dean from 2001 to 2008. He previously taught at Osgoode Hall Law School and practiced law with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice.
From 1991 to 2001, Professor Petter served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia and held numerous cabinet portfolios, including Advanced Education and Attorney General. Since becoming University President, Professor Petter has overseen the development and implementation of a Strategic Vision that seeks to distinguish SFU as Canada's most "engaged university" defined by its dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting edge research, and far-reaching community engagement.
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