MEDIA ADVISORY: Sharing Economy Panel Discussion at the DMZ at Ryerson University


TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - February 03, 2016) - On Feb. 10, explore how the sharing economy is making a mark on the startup industry with leading experts at a panel discussion at the DMZ at Ryerson University. Panelists will discuss the state of the sharing economy in Ontario, startups' opportunities, possible challenges and ways to capitalize on new sources of revenue.

Panelists include:

  • Tim Hudak, MPP, Former Progressive Conservative leader of Ontario
  • Brian Kobus, Director, OMERS Ventures
  • Chris Schafer, Policy Lead, Uber Canada
  • Grant Brigden, Founder, Rover

This panel will be moderated by Daryna Kulya, manager, Digital Innovation Lab at Deloitte, and organizer and host, ProductHuntTO.

WHAT: 
DMZsession: Sharing Economy Panel Discussion

WHEN: 
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Media sign in starts at 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: 
The DMZ at Ryerson University
10 Dundas St. East Suite 600
Toronto, ON, M5B 2G9

President Mohamed Lachemi will provide introductory remarks followed by a brief presentation from Ontario MPP Tim Hudak. 

Please note: Interviews with panel speakers are available to members of the media.

Register here: http://bit.ly/1QZeewF

Contact Information:

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dasha Pasiy
Media Relations Officer
The DMZ at Ryerson University
Office: 416-979-5000 x 2863
dasha1.pasiy@ryerson.ca