BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250804T201233EDT-8775vLzSC1@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250805T001233Z DESCRIPTION:This year's keynote speaker is Stephen Hamelin\, President and CEO at Vortex Aquatic Structures International followed by a TechIdea Pitc h Competition. \n\nRegister Here!\n\n\nKeynote Speaker & Judge\n\n\n Stephe n Hamelin graduated from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University with a Bachelor’s degree in Civ il Engineering. In 1995\, Mr. Hamelin founded Vortex International\, a man ufacturer of recreation equipment and amusement attractions. It started wi th the invention of the Splashpad®\, an innovative aquatic play solution t hat redefined city park development and revitalized municipal swimming poo ls. Today\, Vortex’s product line extends to include sustainable water man agement solutions and water-based attractions for the amusement and leisur e markets. Vortex is headquartered in Montreal and has satellite operation s in the United States and Europe. The Vortex’s products can be found in c ity parks\, resorts\, amusement parks and even cruise ships throughout the globe.\n\n\nProgram:\n\n5:00-5:15pm Registration\n\n5:15-5:30pm Welcome P resentations\n\n5:30-6:00pm Keynote plus Q&A\n\n6:00-7:00pm Pitch Competit ion\n\n7:00-8:00pm Networking Cocktail\n DTSTART:20240124T220000Z DTEND:20240125T010000Z SUMMARY:11th Annual John D. Thompson Entrepreneurial Development Seminar URL:/engine/channels/event/11th-annual-john-d-thompson -entrepreneurial-development-seminar-353242 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR