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Event
11th Annual John D. Thompson Entrepreneurial Development Seminar
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 17:00to20:00
Adams Building
3450 rue University, Montreal, QC, H3A 0E8, CA
This year's keynote speaker is Stephen Hamelin, President and CEO at  followed by a TechIdea Pitch Competition.Ìý
Keynote Speaker & Judge
Stephen Hamelin graduated from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. In 1995, Mr. Hamelin founded Vortex International, a manufacturer of recreation equipment and amusement attractions. It started with the invention of the Splashpad®, an innovative aquatic play solution that redefined city park development and revitalized municipal swimming pools. Today, Vortex’s product line extends to include sustainable water management solutions and water-based attractions for the amusement and leisure markets. Vortex is headquartered in Montreal and has satellite operations in the United States and Europe. The Vortex’s products can be found in city parks, resorts, amusement parks and even cruise ships throughout the globe.