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Welcome to ConvergX\u00ae 2018!<\/p>\n
We are very pleased to have you join us at the third annual conference in Calgary, Alberta! This conference was originally created to bring together two global industries with the focus on partnering to diversify. This type of conference is the first and remains the only one of it\u2019s kind. We congratulate you for paving the road to a future full of collaboration, innovation, and partnerships.<\/p>\n
ConvergX\u00ae was conceived, and designed with new relationships in mind. With time to network on each day, and B2X (Business-to-Business, Business-to-Government and Business-to-Academia) sessions throughout both days, you will have time to connect over meals, breaks, and over scotch at the ConvergX\u00ae Awards Night Reception.<\/p>\n
Senior Executives in Aerospace, Defence & Security, Energy and Mining have already contributed their time to shape the agenda with valuable information, and we thank them for graciously giving us their valuable feedback and guidance. The moderators and speakers joining us as panelists have all been carefully selected to ensure that your time is spent feeling engaged in each session.<\/p>\n
Our Sponsors, Supporters, Partners and Hosts have generously contributed time and resources to making this conference possible. We would like to acknowledge their efforts, and extend our sincere gratitude for being a part of this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n
Thank you for seeing the vision, and for taking the time to make a difference in your industry. Together, we will make industry lines disappear.<\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n
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Kimberley Van Vliet<\/p>\n
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