{"id":12414,"date":"2011-06-09T13:36:55","date_gmt":"2011-06-09T17:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/researchimpact.ydsinc.ca\/kmb-expo\/"},"modified":"2021-11-23T15:55:30","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T20:55:30","slug":"kmb-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researchimpact.ca\/fr\/archive\/kmb-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"YorkU’s KMb Expo 2011- there’s still time to register!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Join us next week on Wednesday, June 15th, 2011, when York University\u2019s KMb Unit will host their annual KM Expo at the Markham Convergence Centre.
\nThe theme of the YorkU KMb Expo 2011 is \u201cPutting the Social in Innovation for York Region<\/strong>\u201d.\u00a0The 4th annual York KMb Expo will explore the relationship between knowledge mobilization and social innovation in York Region. The day will feature plenary discussions,\u00a0networking sessions and optional workshops. Registration is free but space is limited to 80 participants. Attendees can sign up for the whole day or just for one of the afternoon workshops. Register now at kmbexpo2011.eventbrite.com<\/a>
\nOverview <\/strong>\u2013 For four years York University\u2019s Knowledge Mobilization Unit has been creating relationships between York University and agencies in York Region and beyond.\u00a0 The outcomes of these relationships are social innovations that create new solutions to persistent social challenges. Knowledge Mobilization Expo 2011 will focus on these social innovations that are the outcomes of the knowledge mobilization process. Knowledge Mobilization Expo 2011 will start to create a vision of how we can collaborate on a system of social innovation in York Region.
\nDate:\u00a0<\/strong>Wednesday, June 15th
\nTime:\u00a0<\/strong>8:30 am to 4:30 pm
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Markham Convergence Centre<\/a>
\n7271 Warden Avenue,\u00a0Markham (map below)
\nFinal Agenda
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8:30-9:00<\/td>\nRegistration and Continental Breakfast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9:00-9:15<\/td>\nWelcome and Orientation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9:15-10:45<\/td>\nPlenary Panel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTopic: Emerging Opportunities for York Region’s Community Sector<\/p>\n
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  • John Taylor, Regional Councilor of Newmarket, Co-Chair of HSPB and Chair of Newmarket Economic Development Committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Stan Shapson, Vice-President Research & Innovation, York University, to host a discussion with panelists:<\/p>\n

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    • Bill Hogarth, Board Chair, Seneca College<\/li>\n
    • Susan Taylor-Simpson, ProAct Ideas<\/li>\n
    • Brenda Gainer, Schulich School of Business, York University<\/li>\n
    • Nausheen Quayyam, Ontario Literacy Coalition Intern and York University Student<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10:45- 11:00<\/td>\nNetworking Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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11:00- 12:00<\/td>\nDiscussion Panel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTopic: How Community-University Collaboration Produces Social Benefits: Knowledge Mobilization and Social Innovation. Two case studies of KMb service leading to social innovation outcomes<\/p>\n
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  • Strength Investments: Janice Chu, Director, Community Investment, United Way of York Region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Green Economy Transition Centre: Valerie Ryan, CEO, Nottawasaga Futures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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12:00- 1:30<\/td>\nLunch and Networking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nLunch Address:<\/p>\n
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  • Stan Shapson, Vice-President Research & Innovation, York University<\/li>\n
  • Daniele Zanotti, CEO, United Way York Region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00a01:30-1:45<\/td>\n\u00a0Networking Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Passport to Collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2:00-4:00<\/td>\nCommunity Capacity Building Workshops<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n1- Research 101<\/p>\n
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  • Facilitator: Dr. Mina Singh, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, York University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n2- Knowledge Mobilization 101<\/p>\n
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  • Facilitator: Michael Johnny, Manger, Knowledge Mobilization, York University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n3- Social Media 101<\/p>\n