In conjunction with National Biotechnology Week, presenters from PricewaterhouseCoopers, RBC Royal Bank, Gowlings Lafleur Henderson LLP and the Business Development Bank of Canada will deliver a two-hour seminar on why the current economic environment requires that companies and their respective service providers develop novel “access to capital” strategies to help ensure they remain afloat in turbulent times. The session will open up with a brief opportunity for networking and light refreshments.

Presenters:

• Jerry Tsao, Senior Account Manager, Knowledge Based Industries - Southwestern Ontario, RBC Royal Bank
• Chirag Shah, London Market Leader, Partner, Audit & Assurance Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
• Marvin Junop, Manager, Subordinate Financing, Business Development Bank of Canada
• Susan Tandan, Partner, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
• Rosa Lupo, Partner, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

Agenda:
4:00 – 4:30   Registration & Networking
4:30 – 6:15   Formal Presentations
6:15 – 6:30   Q&A