ABOUT EVENT:
Enhancing the Ecosystem for Entrepreneurial Innovation
Keynote Speaker: Dharmesh Gandhi, Partner, EY Canada
Read more about October Luncheon Keynote, Dharmesh Gandhi
What makes a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurship and innovation? Dharmesh Gandhi, Partner at EY will highlight the importance of funding, mentorship, and supportive networks for a robust economy. He’ll examine how emerging business trends, such as digital transformation and sustainability, are shaping the entrepreneurial landscape, while highlighting strategies for creating a more inclusive and dynamic ecosystem.
PROGRAM
Wednesday, October 23 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, North Building, 1st Floor, 375 York Ave.
11:30 a.m. – Registration, networking and exhibitor booths
12:00 p.m. – Program starts
12:15 p.m. – Lunch service
12:40 p.m. – Fireside chat with Dharmesh Gandhi, Partner at EY
1:30 p.m. – Program ends
REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Please email [email protected] to check availability.
Discounted Member Rate: $75 +GST
Regular Rate: $150 +GST
Tables of 8 and 10 also available for purchase
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Accessibility: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require accommodation please let us know when purchasing tickets.
Refund Policy: Refunds will only be issued with a minimum of 72 hours of notice before the event. Should you require a change of your ticket after that time, we kindly ask that you find a replacement for your ticket. If you have further questions, please direct them to [email protected]
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Innovation is only as strong as our collective ability to support it. An EY Canada Partner who leads our private business incentives practice nationally, Dharmesh’s team works hand-in-hand with Canadian clients to understand the credits, grants and incentives available to them and translate those opportunities into leading-edge developments.
Since joining EY’s dedicated SRED practice in 2011, Dharmesh has led business tax incentive credit engagements from coast to coast. His team empowers clients to identify and tap into legislative and discretionary sources of government funding to fuel their innovation programs. This group’s comprehensive approach enables practitioners to provide integrated support across a broad spectrum of areas, from compliance and assurance to tax advisory services. Dharmesh brings expansive skills to that mix, including negotiation, business planning, risk management, and more.
Dharmesh holds a Master of Business Administration degree in strategy management (finance specialization) from York University’s Schulich School of Business. He is passionate about supporting next-gen Canadian tech firms and plays an active role with incubators and accelerators, such as NEXT Canada.
