ORBiT Conf 2017 (Karafarin 1st Annual Entrepreneurship Expo/ Conference) starts off with a day of learning, sharing and networking for entrepreneurs and investors to be held at the Ontario Science Centre. This event brings together Entrepreneurs, Business leaders and Investors from across the province. 

Meet Our Speakers

Program Agenda

​11:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Registration/ Networking

11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Startups/ Business Showcase

12:00 pm – 12:10 pm

Welcoming Remarks:
Mr. Mahboob Bolandi, Founder/ President of Karafarin Canada
Dr. Maurice Bitran, CEO of Ontario Science Center

12:10 pm – 12:30 pm

Keynote Speech: 
Dr. Mehrdad Hariri, President of Canadian Science Policy Conference
Innovation Policy in Canada

12:30 pm – 1:10 pm

Panel Discussion: Women in Entrepreneurship
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Moderator: Ms. Katherine Roos, Executive Director, Imagination Catalyst at OCAD University
Dr. Diana Kraskouskaya, CEO of Dalriada Therapeutics
Ms. Chakameh Shafii, CEO and Co-Founder of TranQool
Ms. Deborah Austin, Owner of Deborah Austin Coaching and Consulting Services

1:10 pm – 1:40 pm 

Keynote Presentation: 
Mr. Paul Tobey, CEO of Training Business Pros 
Three Surprising Content Marketing Trends That Will Make A Difference To Your 2017

1:40 pm – 2:50 pm
Startup Pitch Presentations

2:50 pm – 3:10 pm
Coffee Break

3:10 pm – 3:30 pm
Mr. Dariush Zomorrodi, Partner at Accelon Ventures Corporation
Investing In Tech Entrepreneurship

3:30 pm – 3:50 pm
Mr. Maziyar Yusefizad, Fund Manager at Derivatix Capital Management
Alternative Investment Beyond Tradition

3:50 pm – 5:00 pm
Networking

Sponsors / Partners

ORBiT CONF 2017 Team