The Breakout Project in Kingston!

When

May 10 - May 12

Details

As Canadians, our ability to embrace innovation to solve world problems, is what sets us apart.

 

We need lasting change and it’s our time to lead.  On May 10th to 12th, thousands are gathering here in Kingston for the Breakout Project to kick-start 10 world-changing projects.

 

And YOU need to be there.

amber mcaurther

Day 1/ Wednesday, May 10
Amber MacArthur

Amber, known to her followers as “Amber Mac”, is a Canadian Television and netcasting personality. MacArthur is currently the co-host of BNN’s App Central. She was the most followed Canadian television personality on Twitter in 2008.

She also produces and co-hosts her own video podcast, called CommanN, and co-hosted the TWiT podcast network’s now defunct Social Hour (successor to net@night/InsidetheNet). MacArthur is known for the series Call for Help, but has also hosted on Torrent and Gadgets and Gizmos for G4techTV Canada.

For more info and to purchase tickets, visit their website, The Break Out Project .com

 

 

 

 

 

nora young

Day 2/ Thursday, May 11
Nora Young

Nora is the host and creator of Spark on CBC Radio, and the author of The Virtual Self, she demystifies technology and explains how it is shaping our lives and the larger world in which we live.

She is an informed and ideal guide for anyone looking to examine—and plan for— the ever-changing high-tech landscape; she helps audiences understand trends in social media, big data, wearable tech and more, while showing them how to better protect their privacy in our increasingly digital world

 

 

 

tom clark

Day 3/ Friday, Mary 12
Tom Clark

Tom left Global News on January 1, 2017, after serving as the network’s chief political correspondent and host of The West Block. He has interviewed every Canadian Prime Minister since Lester B. Pearson and has covered every federal election campaign since 1974. He has reported in eight active war zones and from over 33 countries.

Tom was CTV’s China Bureau Chief and was also its Chief Washington Correspondent for five years. He has a deep understanding of Canada’s position in an increasingly complicated international dynamic. Tom is the recipient of Radio Television Digital News Association lifetime achievement award and has been named one of the most influential journalists in Ottawa.

 

 

 

About The Breakout Project 

Combining a business conference with a hackathon, The Breakout Project is a new, immersive innovation experience that allows global visionaries – including Patagonia’s, Jeff Johnson; Co-founder Real Ventures, JS Cournoyer, Tara McCallan; Happy Soul Project, Kaj Arnö, Global tech expert – mentors and attendees to participate, learn and connect unlike ever before. Over 48 hours, teams will compete in Canada’s biggest social innovation event. Participants will work around the clock to kickstart year-long social good projects designed to improve our community, society and planet. The event is the brainchild of Innovate Kingston. For more details visit: www.thebreakoutproject.com.

About Innovate Kingston 

The Breakout Project is the brainchild of Innovate Kingston. A non-profit organization, Innovate Kingston was created by eight entrepreneurs with extensive experience in the high-tech sector, established specifically to encourage the creation of rapid-growth businesses in the Kingston region. www.innovatekingston.ca