McMaster Innovation Park | May 29 – May 31 | The Power & Pain of Clustering
About the IASP North American Division Conference
The IASP North American Divisional Conference brings together leaders, innovators, and professionals from science parks, innovation districts, and related fields across North America. This conference is a unique platform for exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the development of clusters in the science and technology sectors
The Leaders of IASP
Carol StewarT
Carol Stewart, a long-standing authority on research parks, is the Vice President for Tech Parks Arizona at the University of Arizona.
Ebba Lund
Ebba Lund is Chief Executive Officer of the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP),
Meet the speakers for IASP North America 2024
Gemma Carpenter
Gemma Carpenter is Marketing and Partnership Manager looking after Business Engagement Marketing at the University of Strathclyde.
Dr. Norah McRae
Norah McRae, PhD, is the Associate Provost for Co-operative and Experiential Education and an adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo.
Mike pereira
Mike Pereira is currently Director of Real Estate and the David Johnston Research + Technology Park at the University of Waterloo.
Jessa Turner
Jessa B. Turner is a passionate marketing and communication professional that supports her community of Southern Arizona through university-based economic development.
Tony Rotunno
Senior Vice President, GM/Site Head
Tony is an Executive leader with 46 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise that covers building facilities, optimizing operations, and supporting therapeutics developers from clinical to commercial scale. Read more
Laura O’Blenis
Laura O’Blenis is the Founder, President & CEO of Stiletto: Make a Point. She has more than two decades of experience as a park practitioner and strategist and has closed more than $400 million in deals and grants for clients since 2010. Read more.
Dr. Gailene Tobin Vandenheuvel
Dr. Gailene Tobin Vandenheuvel, the Executive Director of Western Research Parks, boasts over 30 years of dynamic leadership in business and economic development. Read more
Norm Schleehahn
Norm Schleehahn has been the City of Hamilton’s Director of Economic Development since March of 2020.
Peter Loya
Peter Loya is the Director of Community and Government Relations for Tech Parks Arizona. His responsibilities include managing tenant and employee relations, neighborhood and community relations, educational outreach, workforce development, and fundraising. Read more
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