http://nbtc.nspire.org/

For 15 years, NBTC has been where youth leaders from across North America meet to share big ideas, connect with industry professionals and listen to world-class speakers. Delegates also have the opportunity to compete in the flagship Entrepreneurship Competition and Global Ideas Case Competition to earn incredible prizes. NBTC15 is set to be an enriching experience not to be missed by tomorrow's innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders within the business and technology space.

Past speakers have included: Daniel Debow SVP at Salesforce, Andrew DSouza President of Nymi, Michael Serbins CEO of Kobo, Harry Rosen himself, Seth Rosenberg Product Manager at Facebook, Eric Gales President of Microsoft Canada, Bruce Ross President of IBM Canada, Isadore Sharp Founder of Four Seasons, and more...

NBTC is not an ordinary conference. It connects you with the resources and empowers you with insights and spark to keep your ideas moving. At NBTC, ideas gain momentum and transform into positive impact.

Your ticket to NBTC will provide you with unparalleled opportunities, which include:

- Networking with C-Suite executives, seasoned entrepreneurs, corporate representatives and the next generation of innovators. You will build meaningful connections that will extend well beyond the conference.

- Attending captivating speaker sessions hosted by disruptive innovators, leadership gurus and successful entrepreneurs.

- Participating in unique and interactive workshops that will teach you tangible skills.

- Competing to win cash prizes, exclusive mentorship and valuable opportunities to further your impact.

For more information on how to get Nspired, be sure to:

Visit our Website: http://nbtc.nspire.org/

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NspireNetwork

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NspireNetwork

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Here's a sneak peak of our speaker line-up:

- Michael Hyatt, CEO & founder of Bluecat Networks

- Mark Zimmerman, Senior Advisor & CIO at MaRS Discovery District

- Sarah Stockdale, Growth Manager at Tilt

- Ali Zahid, Co-founder & COO of Vanhawks

- Jean-Luc David, API & Development Consultant at TouchTunes

- Joseph Wilson, Senior Strategist for Education at MaRS Discovery District

Full speaker line-up coming soon!

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AGENDA

Friday March, 27 2015

5-6PM Welcome and Opening Keynote

6-7PM Dinner: MNBA Social

7-9PM Facilitated Connection Event

9-10PM Social

Saturday March 28, 2015

8AM-1PM Preliminary Rounds of Global Ideas Competition and Entrepreneurship Competition

10AM-12PM Great Wall of Code

11AM-1PM Career Fair

1-2PM Lunch

2-3PM Keynote Speaker

3-4PM Workshop Series 1: A/B/C/D

4-5PM Workshop Series 2: A/B/C/D

5-6PM Delegate-Moderated Speaker Panel

8-10PM Social

Sunday March 29, 2015

9-11AM Product Expo

10AM Breakfast

11AM Workshop Series 3: A/B/C/D

12-1pm Closing Keynote

Detailed schedule coming soon.

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SUBSIDIES

NBTC '15 has partnered with the following universities to subsidize the cost of your ticket:

Queen's University

-Commerce: 50 off.

-Queen's Innovation Connector: $100 available for 10 delegates, on an application basis. Apply here: https://andreilyskov.typeform.com/to/aNvHbE

University of Toronto - Mississauga

-Political Science: Total $600 available.

-Physical Science: full subsidy available for first 7 delegates.

-ICCIT CCIT, DEM, IDM: full subsidy available for first 7 delegates.

-Management: 50 off for first 15 delegates.

University of Toronto - Scarborough

-All programs: $125 off.

University of Waterloo

-Science: Total $1000 available.

-Mechanical Engineering: $50 per student.

Ryerson

-Engineering Society: Total $500 available.

-Commerce Society: $100 available for first 10 students.

University of Toronto - St. George

-Electrical and Computer Engineering: Total $1,000 available.

York University

-Lassonde School of Engineering: Total $1000 available.

University of Western Ontario

-Ivey School of Business: $125 off per delegate.

-Computer Science: $50 off for first 10 delegates.

-Engineering: $50 off for first 4 delegates.

Wilfrid Laurier University

-School of Business and Economics Society: 50 off.

For more information about subsidies, contact nbtc@nspire.org

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OUR COMPETITIONS

The Entrepreneurship Competition

Apply here: bit.ly/nbtcEC Deadline Feb 28, 2015

As a participant in the Entrepreneurship Competition in either the newcomer or veteran categories, you will be provided the opportunity to:

- Pitch your venture to our panel of industry and academic experts.

- Learn about the Canadian startup landscape and what it takes to succeed.

- Network with fellow competitors, VC's, Angel investors, Incubators and Accelerators.

- Earn incredible prizes, media exposure, and recognition as the most promising startup.

- Grow your venture, your passion, and your network.

The Global Ideas Case Competition GIC

Apply here: http://bit.ly/nbtcGIC Deadline Feb 28, 2015

This competition is designed to give students an opportunity to realize their ability to create positive change. Unique company situations are presented in the competition to allow the students to generate solutions using their consulting case abilities. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with the company they choose to compete for.

Catering by Oliver & Bonacini.

Accomodations provided by Eaton Chelsea Toronto 33 Gerrard Street West.

Questions about NBTC'15?

Email us at nbtc@nspire.org