NewCo Toronto 2019

Building the future into a paediatric hospital 

Today, what SickKids research and care achieves for patients is world-class – in buildings as much as 70 years old. A new SickKids for the 21st century is about to rise. Ground-breaking happens in 2019. Dr. Jason Fischer, Division Head of Emergency Medicine, and technology lead for the SickKids campus redevelopment project, will show participants how the future will be woven into its fabric: how artificial intelligence (AI) will guide physicians; how virtual access will deliver SickKids care, anytime, anywhere; and how life-saving technology will be immediately available where it's needed – all to meet the very human needs of patients and families.

*Please note: SickKids is hosting attendees in the Foundation office and not in the hospital. SickKids Foundation is located in an office building on the corner of University Ave. and Elm street, directly south across the street from the hospital. 

Session address: SickKids Foundation office, 525 University Avenue, 8th Floor Reception

DMZ Tour 

The tour will consist of an overview/presentation of the DMZ followed by a facility tour.

Session address: 10 Dundas East  

DMZ ADDRESS:
We are located in the middle of Canada's busiest intersection, Yonge and Dundas. Our address is 10 Dundas Street East, Suite 600, Toronto, ON., M5B 2G9. When you arrive, please take the office tower elevator (located in front of the Starbucks) to the 6th floor.

PARKING:
There are ample parking options in the area. For your convenience, we recommend the lot at 300 Victoria Street (on the west side of Victoria street between Dundas and Gould). The rate is $3.50 for each ½ hour or less (M-F from 6am to 6pm).

TRANSIT (SUBWAY):
If you are arriving by metro, please take the subway to Dundas Station on Line 1 (Yonge).

Fashion Zone Tour: Where Fashion Meets Future 

The Fashion Zone at Ryerson University is Canada's fastest growing incubator for fashion and technology inspired start-ups. We aim, to inspire the next generation of fashion-inspired businesses. Backed by the industry's best, we strengthen and fuel the growth of successful fashion ventures. Since inception in 2013, Fashion Zone companies have created over $70 million in total revenues, and over $30 million in equity financing. We will take you through how the Fashion Zone is supporting fashion inspired businesses and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

We are located in the Creative Innovation Studio at 110 Bond Street. The nearest subway station will be Dundas Station. Once you exit the station, walk 2 blocks east on Dundas St until you get to Bond St. Make a left onto Bond and we are located on the left hand side of the street just a few buildings in. There is currently orange fencing out front that can serve as a marker for the building.

If you will be driving, there are a couple of options for parking in the vicinity. Please see below for the nearest parking lots along with their addresses.

1. Unit Park: 81 Bond St, Toronto, ON M5B 1X42. 51-89 Bond St Parking: 51-89 Bond St, Toronto, ON M5B 1X43. Impark: 51-55 Bond St, Toronto, ON M5B 1X1

Session address: 110 Bond St.

Legal Innovation in Toronto 

This session will provide information about Canada's fist legal tech incubator, as well as a tour of the office and a brief explanation about the technologies being developed by the companies in the space.

Session address: 10 Dundas St E

Why remote workforces are the future 

CEO and Founder of Uplevel Solutions, Katrina McKay, will explain how she has run her virtual assistant company through a totally remote workforce. From working with virtual assistants, managers and director across the Philippines, Haiti and Canada, she goes through how she’s built a company without ever having an office – and why she thinks this is the future of work.

Session address: Staples Studio, 375 University Avenue

Designing for the Public Good 

Why should you care about the public service? During this session, you will learn more about the type of projects that the City’s innovation team works on, and how a designer’s toolkit can be used to create and enhance products and services for the public good. We will showcase a few different projects and one that YOU can help with.

Session address: City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Main Floor