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Durham College (DC) is embracing an opportunity to showcase the college’s research and development capabilities to an international audience at one of the world’s most important tradeshows, HANNOVER MESSE.
The event runs from March 31 to April 4 in Hanover, Germany and DC will be represented by Debbie McKee Demczyk, Associate Vice President, Innovation and Research and Robin Young, Director, Corporate Training Services.
“Durham College is thrilled to be exhibiting its research and development expertise at HANNOVER MESSE with its partners across Durham Region,” said McKee Demczyk. “Canada is the partner country for this year’s event, and more than 230 exhibitors and 250 delegates from Canada will be showcasing their technology and expertise across the tradeshow.”
DC’s exhibition partners include Invest Durham, local area municipalities, Ontario Tech University, Trent University Durham, Spark Centre, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association, and Project Arrow. The college will focus on pitching cutting-edge technology services including: Artificial Intelligence Training and Advisory Services, 3D Product Video Production, Virtual Reality Training Development, Customized Corporate Training, and Cybersecurity Training and Services.
“We will also engage in preliminary discussions with international postsecondary institutions to contribute to research projects of global significance,” said McKee Demczyk. “We look forward to showcasing our expertise to international clients and partners and growing the international market for our future-focused business services.”
Through HANNOVER MESSE DC is hoping to create enhance partnerships with the local business community while building awareness of the college on the international stage.
“We have already been having very productive conversations with companies attending the tradeshow, and we look to deepen those partnerships while in Germany to launch real and meaningful collaboration on research and development projects.”
In July 2024, the government of Canada and the European Commission signed an agreement allowing Canada to participate in Horizon Europe funding calls under Pillar 2. Horizon Europe fosters opportunities for collaboration on international research and innovation.
“Now that Canada is eligible to participate in funding calls, Durham College hopes to develop international research partnerships where we can apply our cutting-edge technologies and services to consortiums who have come together to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges,” said McKee Demczyk.
