2nd Annual International Ambassador Dinner and Reception

HOLD THE DATE: December 2, 2010

An Exclusive Canada’s Technology Triangle Inc Ambassador Event Featuring Keynote Ken Taylor

On Thursday December 2, 2010 Canada’s Technology Triangle Inc (CTT) will be hosting our 2nd Annual International Ambassador’s Dinner and Reception in Waterloo, Ontario at the Waterloo Inn Conference Hotel. We are pleased to announce that Ken Taylor, Canada’s former Ambassador to Iran, will be this year’s keynote speaker.

Ken Taylor is best known as the former Canadian Ambassador to Iran who, in 1980, risked his own life and his country's reputation, to help save the lives of six American hostages during the Iran Crisis. His heroism made him an overnight international celebrity. He received the United States Congressional Gold Medal and the Order of Canada. He was also portrayed by legendary actor Gordon Pinsent in the movie "Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper".

Ken Taylor's service as a diplomat in the Canadian Foreign Service also involved trade development responsibilities in Guatemala, Detroit and London, foreign-aid-related matters in Pakistan, crisis management in Iran and the enhancement of Canada's image in New York (as the former Canadian Consul General).

Since his resignation from the Foreign Service in 1984, Mr. Taylor has worked extensively in the private sector. He has served as a board member of a range of companies in Canada, the United States and Mexico, and has provided counseling services to clients on issues of political risk, international marketing and strategic accommodation with government.

Building on the overwhelming success of last year’s event, we are reaching out to several Ambassadors as well as their Consul Generals to attend. To date, we have confirmed interest from US Ambassador David Jacobson and the Australian High Commissioner Justin Brown.

Tickets for this premier event are $125.00 per person. For additional information, please contact Kate Mowry at 519-747-2541 ext 301 or kate@techtriangle.com.

For further information on becoming a sponsor for this exciting event, please explore the opportunities available here.

Watch for more details in the coming months!