BE PART OF THE JOURNEY: FROM EARTH TO SPACE

NanoCanada is the hub for Canada’s excellencein science, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
From nanomedicine and cleantech to the futureof transportation, our network members areadvancing the world’s next-generationtechnologies. Together, our work is sparkingchange, building new opportunities forindividuals and industry, and improving lives.

OVERVIEWEDMONTON CONVENTION CENTRE

From Earth to Space took place from June 8 to 10, 2022 in Edmonton, Alberta —a vibrant/urban centre situated in the heart of Canada’s breathtaking wilderness.

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June 1 to 3

INVENTURE$Calgary, Alberta

OCTOBER 21, 2021:Virtual Kick-Off Celebration – OnlineThis energizing virtual event included:●●

Keynote speakers in Healthand Nanotechnology, Sustainability,and the Future and BeyondPanel discussions

Make the most ofyour trip to majesticAlberta, Canada:Two additionalnearby conferencestook place the weekbefore and after themain event.

June 13 to 17

Canadian ChemistryConference and ExhibitionCalgary, Alberta

JUNE 8 to 10, 2022:From Earth to Space Conference – EdmontonFor 3 action-packed days, participants experienced:●●
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2 daily, high-profile keynotesIndustry pitch challenges and panel discussionsTech showcase exhibition and networking opportunitiesExhibitor showcaseCatered lunches, happy hours, and organized social eventsAn evening banquet celebration and awards ceremonyOptional site visits to nearby innovation centres

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Over the last five years, hundredsof innovators have joined us atconferences in Canada, Asia, Europe,and South America to highlight thevery best of nano and deep tech.
And, we’re just getting started.

HEALTH ANDNANOMEDICINEInnovations for an AgingPopulation, Combatting aGlobal Pandemic,Therapeutics, and EarlyDisease Detection

SUSTAINABILITYFood, Water,and Energy

THE FUTUREAND BEYONDTransportation,Space Travel andColonization, andPreparing for theQuantum Future

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70 Speakers30 Sessions20 Volunteers2 Site Visits

2 networkingreceptions300+ participants3 panel discussions6 parallel sessions

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Plus exhibitors, postersessions, Signature Galaevent, business-to-businessmeetings, media coverage,and more!

STATISTICS

LIKELIHOOD TO ATTEND IN THE FUTURE &OVERALL EVENT SATISFACTION“The first time of the Earth to Space was really amazing. Very orderedand on-schedule conference, with great speakers, various talk topics,and great staff and communication.”“Really great job by the organizers - excellent scientific program, amazingnetworking opportunities/event. It was inclusive and fun with donut walls, danceparties etc. Details like the nice badges printed on both sides so they're notconstantly flipping were very appreciated!”

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OVERALL SPEAKER QUALITY“My favourite speaker was ValChiykowski. Her presentation topicwas fascinating and optimistic. Itoffered in my eyes a very promisingsolution to high CO2 emissionsaround cement production.”“My kudos go to Benjamin Smith ‘Connecting Quantum to theEveryday’. This guy's talk wasamazing and it hit the mostimportant element of theconference. What is this stuff andwhy do we care?”“Opening keynote was outstanding.
all talks were informative.”“I really think all of the speakerswere great. The keynote speakersin the morning sessions wereamazing and very informative. Forthe parallels session, I choosethose that were close to my fieldand were excellent.”

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WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING ABOUT NANOCANADA’S SPEAKERS“My favorite keynote speaker wasfrom Canadian Astronaut Lt. JoshuaKutryk. First, it was amazing to hearfrom an astronaut for the first timefor me and then to know how all theresearch that is happening in spaceright now impacts our health on thisplanet was fascinating.”

SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT

David Saint-Jacques

Aki Machida

CanadianAstronaut

Open InnovationHub Manager

Frédéric Bouchard

Teresa Ehman

Dean and Full Professor in thePhilosophy Department

Senior Director,Environmental Affairs

Irene Dankwa-Mullan

Chief Health Equity OfficerDeputy Chief Health Officer

Jayson MyersCEOWaguih Ishak

Division VP and ChiefTechnologist

Iain StewartPresident

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Philina Lee

Soon-Kook Hong

Senior Vice President

Chairman

Sébastien GendronCEOBarry Sanders

Scientific Director of the Institute forQuantum Science and Technology

Paul WeissUC Presidential Chair

Eizo Nakamura

Specially Appointed Full Professor,Professor Emeritus

Elham KashefiCo-FounderOPENING RECEPTION – JUNE 7, 2022

SPEAKERS AND SPONSORSSPEAKER FEEDBACK

The generational challenges faced by us here onearth have answers that we will find in space.
Joshua Kutryk, CSA Astronaut

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The diverse set of attendees at NanoCanada’sinternational conference spanning disciplines andsectors provided a fresh perspective, unlike otherconferences I have attended. It helped me zoom outfrom a myopic to a big picture which will certainly benecessary for tackling the world’s toughest problemssurrounding climate change and human health.
Val Chiykowski, Associate at Evok Innovations

MOU SIGNING WITH NTRANanoCanada and the Nanotechnology ResearchAssociation of Korea are pleased to announce apartnership to bring stakeholders from Canada andSouth Korea together to promote collaboration andjoint business development. We look forward tomany opportunities for our members!
Pictured (left to right):Soon Kook Hong, Chairman,Nanotechnology Research Association of KoreaMarie D'lorio, President, NanoCanada

PARTNERS AND SPONSORSEXHIBITORSIMPACTIMPACT●●Conference highlights and announcementswere featured in over 78 publications,including the National Post, Toronto Sun,the Financial Post, and The Edmonton SunSocial media impact was significant withhundreds of posts, thousands of shares,and over 1,000,000 impressions.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING“NanoCanada events have been acatalyst that allowed us to connect tolike-minded Canadian companiesresulting in incredible benefits.”Dino DeligiannisPresident, Intlvac Thin Film“Through the years of support andrepresentation with NanoCanada, we havebeen able to grow our Asian business byover 40% year over year.”Sean KrakiwskyPresident and CEO, Nanalysis“NanoCanada has beeninstrumental in supportingCelluForce in our internationalcommercialization efforts.”

Antoine CharbonneauVP Business Development at House ofCommons Parliamentary Committee, Celluforce

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING“Event organization byNanoCanada is alwaysimpeccable.”Marie-Pierre IppersielPresident and CEO, PRIMA“A number of organizations expressed interest in our researchactivities, and expressed interest to engage in internationalcollaboration in nanotechnology research with Canadianuniversities and government laboratories.”Abebaw JemereTeam Lead, NRC (Nanotechnology Research Centre)“In my experience of virtualconferences, NanoCanada’s was, byfar, the most well organized andproductive one I’ve attended!”Recent graduateMcGill University

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