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The 6th Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) is a week-long best practices focused tour for key business leaders and policy shapers from the Americas and beyond. The 6th ACE will take place from September 25 to October 1, 2016 in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Information on the program, application process, logistics, etc, will be provided during the webinar in a dynamic and interactive format.

THE 6TH ACE IN CANADA INFORMATIVE WEBINAR Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 2:00pm (Washington, D.C. time)

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AGENDA

2:00pm: Welcome to the Webinar!

Roll call of participants and test of connectivity systems (cameras, audio,

chat)

2:30: Introduction: “The Americas Competitiveness Exchanges (ACEs)”

What is RIAC, What is ACE? Goals, format, results and relevance as a means to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and win-win collaboration and partnerships in the Americas. Presenter: Maryse Robert, Director, Department of Economic Development, OAS/RIAC Technical Secretariat (3 minutes) Mateo Barney, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of Canada to the OAS (3 minutes)

2:36pm: The 6th ACE in Canada

The Program, Specific Goals, Expected Participants Presenter: David Ewart, Main ACE 6 Coordinator, Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Government of Canada (7-10 minutes) The Province of Ontario: One of Canada’s most innovative and entrepreneurial regions Presenter: Authority, Province of Ontario (3 minutes) Q&A (10 minutes)

3:00pm: The 6th ACE Application Process & Logistics -The Application Process, Outreach, and Financial Support for Smaller Economies Presenter: Adriana Bonilla, ACE Coordinator, OAS/RIAC Technical Secretariat (3 minutes)

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-Logistics and Preparations for the 6th ACE Hotels, Transportation, Airports, Visas, Costs Presenter: David Ewart/Stefanie Haefele, Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Government of Canada (5 minutes) Q&A (10 minutes)

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS QUESTIONS?: You are welcome to send questions in advance prior to the Webinar to

Adriana Bonilla (abonilla@oas.org) and Stefanie Haefele (Stefanie.haefele@canada.ca).

Questions can be asked throughout the session by typing them in the chat.

HOW TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION?:

Please join the session from your computer, tablet or smartphone at the following link:

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/633067957

RECCOMMENDATIONS:

- We highly advice that you connect at least 20 minutes before the start of

the session to test the system and connection. You may have to launch the

free citrix application to get connected;

- Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP), preferably using a headset to

avoid outside or office noise.

- You can use your video-camera (optional).

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CONVENING INSTITUTIONS The 6TH ACE is convened by the Inter-American Competitiveness Network (RIAC), the

Government of Canada, through Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada;

the Province of Ontario, Canada; the Secretariat of Economy of Mexico, as Chair Pro Tempore

of RIAC 2016 – 2018, and the Organization of American States (OAS) as RIAC Technical

Secretariat.

INFORMATION & LINKS The 6th ACE Website: http://www.riacevents.org/ace/canada2016/

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