Program

Program Day 1 - Monday April 14, 2025

Program Day 2 - Tuesday April 15, 2025

Special Keynote invited

Keynote		Keynote name
	Brian Gallant CEO, Space Canada He is a business executive, thought leader, and he was the 33rd Premier of New Brunswick. Brian is a Special Advisor to the President of Ontario Tech University. He also frequently provides business and political analysis as a media commentator. In addition to serving as Premier of New Brunswick, Brian was the Attorney General, the Minister responsible for Innovation, and the Minister responsible for Women’s Equality. In 2018, he led his Premier colleagues as the Chair of the Council of the Federation. Prior to elected office, Brian practiced corporate commercial law. He has university degrees in business and law from the Université de Moncton as well as a Master of Laws from McGill University. Brian is the co-author of a major research report linking profit with purpose entitled Canadian Voices on the Role of Business in Society. Brian is supportive of many causes and initiatives as a member of several boards of directors including the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, the Canadian Olympic Foundation, and the Beausejour Family Crisis Resource Centre.

Our Speakers

Jaime Alberto Benavides G. Ph.D.,
Chemical Engineer and CTO
INKTIO

As a chemical engineer by training, JABG aims to use the transformational power of nanotechnology to improve the processing and the performance of energy conversion materials for additive manufacturing and aerospace applications. With a deep understanding of the fundamental properties of materials and their atomic structure, he has managed to create modified versions of multiple metal-oxides that can be crystallized under visible light. His unique and innovative approach to printing flexible electronics and advanced materials is set to redefine the standards of energy storage, energy conversion and aerospace technology.

Discussion Panel : From Academic Research to Startup Creation

Chloé Bois, Ph.D.
General Manager and Principal Investigator
ICI

Chloé Bois specializes in printed electronics and the commercialization of innovation. She obtained her PhD in Process Engineering from the University of Grenoble in 2012, followed by a research grant offered by the Japanese government (JSPS) for a PostDoctorate in the field of organic electronics for biomedical applications at the University of Tokyo. She also holds a Master's degree in Graphic Communications and a Research Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering.

Presentation : ICI / ÉLICIR – Regroupement Zone d’Innovation Technum

Alexandre Caya, ing.
Senior attorney, patent agent
Norton Rose Fulbright

En 2018, Alexandre Caya s’est joint au groupe Propriété intellectuelle de Norton Rose Fulbright. Ingénieur, avocat senior et agent de brevets enregistré au Canada et aux États-Unis, il exerce sa pratique en droit de la propriété intellectuelle depuis 2016 et s’intéresse particulièrement au développement d’entreprises innovantes, de la phase de démarrage jusqu’à leur maturité. Il accompagne étroitement ses clients dans le cadre du financement et des opérations (achat/vente), de la vérification diligente d’actifs de propriété intellectuelle ainsi que de la rédaction et de la négociation d’ententes commerciales variées. En tant qu’agent de brevets, il s’occupe notamment de la rédaction et de la poursuite de demandes de brevets et de la gestion de portefeuilles d’actifs de brevets et de dessins industriels dans divers domaines du génie mécanique. À ce titre, ses conseils portent sur les questions de brevetabilité, de validité, de contrefaçon et de libre exploitation dans divers domaines.

Discussion Panel : From Academic Research to Startup Creation

Dr. Ta-Ya Chu
Research Officer and Scientist
National Research Council Canada

Dr. Chu has been working as a Research Officer/Scientist at National Research Council Canada since 2008. He has more than twenty years of experience in the field of organic electronics, such as OLED, OPV, OTFT and printable electronics. He has contributed more than sixty publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings which have been cited more than 3,300 times. Dr. Chu is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Toronto. He is Canada Chair of the IEC/TC-119 Printed Electronics Mirror Committee and the IEEE EDS Nanotechnology Technical Committee member.

Presentation : High resolution fine line printing and Aerosol-jet printed MXene for flexible electronics

Donald Davis
Experienced Global Business Development Professional
Kent Displays

Presentation : coming soon

BRONZE SPONSOR

Robert Desautels
Head of Business Development Connecting for Results in Quebec

Interim COO for Kynze Inc

A graduate in electronics, Robert Desautels is a seasoned printing executive with over 25 years' experience in the industry. He has worked successively at Imprimerie Transcontinental, Creo/Kodak, Québecor World and Quad Graphics. Robert holds an MBA from HEC Montréal, and has risen through the industry ranks thanks to his in-depth knowledge of printing technologies and his ability to manage high-performance teams. Over the course of his career, Robert has led a number of major projects, providing innovative solutions to production challenges and optimizing printing processes for customers in various sectors. His keen business sense and commitment to quality have contributed to the growth and success of the companies he has managed.

Moderator at the Discussion Panel : From Academic Research to Startup Creation

Olivier Ferrand
R&D Engineer
E2IP

Olivier Ferrand is an R&D Engineer at E2IP TECHNOLOGIES, where he continues to drive innovation in printed electronics. Olivier has been a catalyst for numerous successful technologies such as Capflex ™, Lumifilm ™ and others in the field of sensors and HMI. He is also one of the leading engineers in the development of Smart Structural SurfacesTM, which is considered one of the company’s most promising future technologies. Olivier graduated in 2006, as a Material Engineer at INSA de Lyon (France). Prior to working for E2IP, Olivier held various roles in the semiconductor industry, such as Test Engineer and Materials Engineer at Intel. He also worked as a Production Engineer in the automotive industry (Hirschmann Car), a role that provided him with an extensive knowledge of high-volume, controlled, and automated production systems. Over his 15-year tenure at the company, Olivier has gained extensive knowledge in screen printing, elevating the technology to new heights. This once old-fashioned and low-cost technique can now produce high-end, high-performance circuitry. Olivier has also developed a knack for problem-solving and a deep understanding of physics through rigorous testing, analysis, and data measurement. The only mystery he has yet to unravel is the meaning behind the letters in E2IP.

Presentation : Statistical Process Control (SPC) applied to fine line screen printing

Julie Ferrigno, Ph.D., Eng.
Lead Applications Engineer
Printed Electronics, North America
Henkel

Application Engineer at Henkel, she is specialized in materials and conductive inks for the manufacturing of emerging printed electronics products. Over the past few years, she has focused her activities in advanced manufacturing for the very fine line screen printing process and its applications to RF and heating technologies. Before Printed Electronics industry, she has worked as Electronics engineer on Earth Observation Science and Telecommunication satellites. She has a PhD in Electronics (Failure Analysis of Digital Integrated Circuits, 2008) from CNES, Toulouse, France and an Engineering Degree in Physics (2005) from INSA Toulouse, France.

Presentation : Inks and processes for high conductive printed circuits

Patricia Forcier
Prototyping Project Manager Groupe CTT

Patricia Forcier is a prototyping project manager at CTT Group, where she uses her expertise to support innovative textile projects. A graduate of Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe with a DEC in textile technologies, manufacturing option, she gained several years of experience at Les Vêtements SP, where she developed her skills in quality control and problem-solving in the manufacture of field hockey sweaters, contributing to the continuous improvement of production processes. Today, at CTT Group, Patricia oversees the prototyping equipment fleet, including looms, spinning, knitting and embroidery machines, as well as a nonwovens line. Specializing in prototyping for R&D projects in technical and intelligent textiles, she has been working for over ten years in this dynamic and evolving field, collaborating closely with the rest of the team to develop innovative solutions. Her passion for textiles and commitment to innovation make her a valuable asset to the CTT Group.

Presentation : Physiological contactless sensor system based on conductive textiles to detect driver drowsiness

Tiphaine Fillon
Director, Partnerships
and Corporate
Technum Québec

With a background in mechanical engineering and qualifications as a pilot, Tiphaine brings a solid foundation in management, planning, and sales within technical fields. Driven by a passion for projects that have a tangible and positive impact on society, she is a true driving force within our organization. Her diverse professional journey enriches our team with a unique perspective, combining versatility, curiosity, and a strong commitment to operational efficiency and social responsibility. Tiphaine stands out for her collaborative approach and her ability to build trust-based relationships, whether within the team, with clients, or with partners. She excels in online community engagement, managing complex projects, and designing innovative solutions tailored to meet our clients’ specific needs.

Presentation : Introducing Technum

David Gendron Dr.
Scientific Director
Kemitek

Dr. Gendron has over 15 years' experience in academic R&D. Following his graduate studies in polymer chemistry, he completed two postdoctoral fellowships, one in organic optoelectronics and the other in robotics. Back in Canada, he worked in industry for two years, developing specialized coatings for digital projection (cinema) and advanced materials for energy storage (lithium metal polymer battery and supercapacitor). He joined the Kemitek team in 2018 as a senior researcher. In 2020, he will become Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Laval University. In 2024, Dr. Gendron was promoted to Scientific Director at Kemitek.

Presentation : Scaling Up for a Greener Future: Sustainable Chemistry at Kemitek

Luis Felipe Gerlein,
M.Sc., Ph.D., Electrical Engineer and CEO

INKTIO

As an electrical engineer by training, LFG has focused his research in developing additive manufacturing routes for synthesis, assembly and characterization of multi-material architectures for state-of the art optoelectronic applications and hybrid printed electronics. He has extensive experience in inkjet and screen printing of functional materials such as ceramic, metallic, molecular, carbon-based and polymeric inks. His expertise also covers intense pulsed light sintering of nanomaterials and metal-oxides. Currently, his work as a CEO of INKTIO focuses on understanding the current industrial trends and needs for development of printed applications with functional materials.

Presentation :
Discussion Panel : From Academic Research to Startup Creation

Daniel Gilsdorf
Vice President of Sales
– Screen Printing
Sefar

Presentation : Sefar’s innovation in screen printing mesh, accessories and more dedicated to printed electronics and functional prints

Arthur D. Hendsbee, Ph.D.
Product Manager

Brilliant Matters

Dr. Arthur D Hendsbee is an organic materials scientist who graduated from the University of Calgary with a PhD in Chemistry in 2017, obtained under the supervision of Dr. Greg Welch. During his time at the University of Calgary, he developed a new class of non-fullerene acceptors with utility in optoelectronic devices and was awarded a United States Patent (9865819) for this work. Following his PhD, in 2019 Arthur completed an NSERC funded postdoctoral fellowship with Dr. Yuning Li at the University of Waterloo where he studied organic optoelectronic device fabrication techniques. In September of 2019, Arthur was impressed by the vision of Brilliant Matters to provide industry with a reliable and scalable source of organic optoelectronic materials and joined as a Senior Scientist. Currently, he holds the role of Product Manager at Brilliant Matters.

Presentation : Organic Semiconductor Innovations – Opening New Market Opportunities for OPV

Katarina Illić
Director of Revenue
and Co-Founder of Voltera
Voltera

Presentation : Direct Ink Writing Methods for Printing Silver Conductive Ink on Cotton Fabric

Ricardo Izquierdo, ing., Ph.D.
Electrical Engineering Department

LaCIME Director

École de Technologie Supérieure

Prof. Izquierdo obtained his PhD in Engineering Physics from Polytechnique Montréal in 1998. After his PhD, he worked for 7 years as a researcher and then R&D manager at Technologies Novimage-OLA Display, where he developed several thin-film devices for thermal transfer printing, as well as organic electruminescent diodes for displays. Subsequently, he was a professor in the Microelectronics Engineering program at UQAM, where he continued his work on organic optoelectronic devices and, in particular, organic solar cells. At UQAM, he participated in the creation of two institutional research centers: NanoQAM in materials and nanotechnologies, and CoFaMic in microsystems, where he was director from its inception to 2016, and set up a major research infrastructure for microsystems and printable electronics in particular. Since 2016 he has been a full professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at ETS, where he continues his research into printed devices and sensors in particular. Since 2020 he has been director of the LACIME research laboratory at ETS.

Presentation : Printable electronics for microsystem manufacturing: From materials to devices

Malek Jundi, LL.B. Ph.D.
Legal Advisor
Axelys

Malek Jundi is a Legal Advisor at Axelys with over six years of experience in intellectual property and technology transfer. A law graduate from the Université de Montreal and a member of the Barreau du Quebec, he previously worked at Aligo, a technology transfer company, from 2018 to 2021 before joining Axelys. In addition to his legal background, he holds a degree in biochemistry and a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of researchers' and graduate students' perceptions of intellectual property. This expertise enables him to adeptly guide them through the legal aspects of technology transfer. At Axelys, Malek Jundi is involved in drafting various agreements, including commercial agreements and research contracts. Additionally, he provides advice on intellectual property protection strategies. Furthermore, Malek Jundi has taught a graduate course in molecular biology at Polytechnique Montréal and has authored several scientific articles within the field of immunology.

Discussion Panel : From Academic Research to Startup Creation

Alexis Laforgue, Ph.D.
Senior Research Officer
CNRC-NRC

Presentation : Towards all-printed biodegradable batteries

Éric Landry,
Director of Sales
Anton Paar

Eric Landry is the Director of Sales at Anton Paar Canada, bringing over a decade of experience in the scientific research and innovation field. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry with a specialization in Biotechnology and a Master's degree in Applied Science with a focus on Polymer Chemistry. Prior to his current role, Eric excelled as an Application Specialist and Director of Sales in a contract research organization, where he developed a deep expertise in polymer applications and analytical technologies. He was also an active member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the NSERC Green Electronics Network from 2020-2023. His strong background in science and sales enables him to drive growth and foster lasting relationships with clients, positioning Anton Paar Canada as a leader in precision measurement solutions.

Presentation : Anton Paar’s Toolbox for Advancing Ink Formulations and Printed Electronics Development

SILVER SPONSOR

Alex Lauke
Global Inks Application Specialist
NETZSCH

Alex Lauke is an application specialist for printing inks at company NETZSCH. He graduated at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg in Germany in process engineering and has been working in the micro wet grinding technology since more than twenty years. Alex started as a development engineer with a strong focus on testing equipment in the lab and at customer site. Since ten years he is responsible as an application specialist for processing analog and digital printing inks. Optimizing production processes and further developing machines and equipment are important subjects within his scope of work.

Presentation :
Grinding and dispersing of materials for printed electronics

James Lee,
Director, Innovation Solutions Group
Jones Health Group

James is the Director, Innovation Solutions Group with Jones Healthcare Group based in London, Ontario, Canada, a leader in folding cartons, labels and contract pharmaceutical filling. In his role, James focuses on new packaging technologies for tomorrow and their potential impact and outcomes for consumers, patients and brand owners. James has over 25 years of experience in prepress and print production with organizations such as TC and SGSCO. With successful project execution under a varying set of global verticals throughout his career, James brings a diverse understanding of the packaging market with an eye for reproduction quality under differing print methods. James also serves as technical chair of the International Packaging Group based in Switzerland, which shares best practices and technical innovations amongst its membership.

Presentation : Improving Medication Adherence with Intelligent Packaging

Catherine Marsan-Loyer,
ing., M Sc. A.
Sustainable Projects Coordinator
C2MI

Presentation : Sustainable electronics : Smart cleanrooms for energy and water reduction

Jean-François Morin, Ph.D.
Professor and holder of the Canada Research Chair on Organic Electronic Materials
Université Laval

Jean-François Morin obtained a PhD in 2004 in chemistry from the Université Laval, Canada, under the supervision of Professor Mario Leclerc where he worked on the development of new conjugated polymers for organic electronics. He joined Professor James M. Tour’s group at Rice University (Houston, USA) as a postdoctoral research associate where he worked on the development of self-propelled nanomachines on surfaces and molecular electronics. In 2006, he moved back to the Department of Chemistry at Université Laval, where he is currently a full Professor and Scienctific Director of the upcoming Institute of Sustainable Materials. In 2025, he was awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Organic Electronic Materials. His current research activities include the synthesis of carbon nanomaterials, organic semiconductors and diradical compounds. Prof. Morin has co-authored more than 100 scientific articles, 5 patents and 4 books and book chapters.

Presentation : Green Chemistry and Green Electronics

David Myja,
Researcher
Innofibre

Presentation : Introducing Innofibre – Innovation center for cellulose products

Erika Rebrosova, Ph.D.
Global R&D Manager
– Electronic Materials
Sun Chemical

Erika Rebrosova has 20+ years of experience in the electronic materials, functional printing, and electronics applications. She received her PhD degree at Western Michigan University, where she also worked as a Research Faculty specializing in printed electronics. She has expertise in material science, polymer physics, ink and coating formulation, printing technologies and application development. Erika has been with Sun Chemical Corp. for 12 years, currently holding a position of Global R&D Manager for Electronic Materials division. She is responsible for leading new product development, application development and support. She is involved in the printed electronics community through participation in various workgroups and events, industry standard development, lecturing for masterclasses and training courses to support technology awareness and workforce development in the field of printed electronics and functional materials.

Presentation : Innovation Opportunities in Functional Inks for Electronics Applications

Alireza Saidi
Researcher – Prevention of mechanical and physical risks
IRSST

Alireza Saidi is a researcher at the Robert-Sauvé Research Institute in Occupational Health and Safety (IRSST), Montréal, Québec. His research at IRSST focuses on the development of smart personal protective equipment using smart textiles, flexible electronics and advanced materials. Before joining IRSST, he worked for several years as a project manager in industrial research and development groups in fields such as technical textiles, smart textiles and flexible and stretchable electronics. He is the author and co-author of several scientific publications.

Presentation : Physiological contactless sensor system based on conductive textiles to detect driver drowsiness

Christophe Sansregret
Printed Electronics and Advance Packaging Process Development Engineer
C2MI

Presentation : Additively Manufactured Copper Multilayer Circuit

William Skene
Professor, Department of Chemistry, Institut Courtois, Université de Montréal.
Université de Montréal

The Skene research group focuses on using environmentally friendly practices for developing sustainable devices. The team is interested in establishing accurate structure-property relationships of conjugated organic materials to guide the rational design of functional materials. The knowledge acquired from such studies is used for tailoring the material’s properties to meet the requirements for a given application such as sustaninable sensors and smart windows. The group also evaluates the performance of materials in solution, thin films and devices

Presentation : Sustainable devices: from sensors to batteries

Natasha Shoghi, Ph.D.
Quality Assurance & Quality Control Director
NanoIntegris Raymor

Presentation : SC-CNTs : Thin Film Transistors for High-Performance, Low-Power, Flexible Electronics

Chad Smithson, Ph.D.
Chemical Engineering
Trusscore

Presentation : Digital Paint – Changing your wall colour on demand

Ngoc Duc Trinh, Ph. D.
Deputy General Manager
ICI

Ngoc Duc Trinh holds a PhD in chemistry from the Université du Québec à Montréal, completed in 2015, and his studies focused on lithium-ion batteries. In September 2017, he joined the technical team at the Institute of Graphic Communications and Printability (ICI). He leads a multidisciplinary R&D team, and contributes to the scale-up of manufacturing using continuous rotary printing processes and to carrying out technology transfer to industrial partners in printed electronics and functional printed matter. He has been Director of Research and Technical Services since 2021 and has also been Deputy Managing Director since September 2023.

Presentation : Discussion Panel : From Academic Research to Startup Creation

Mirko Torres
Director
R&D Projects and Environment
ICI

Mirko Torres is Director of R&D and Environmental Projects at ICI. Trained in environmental and industrial analytical chemistry, he joins the ICI team in 2021. Convinced that technological progress and sustainable development must be mutually supportive, he devotes his efforts to helping companies achieve their sustainability goals, and to developing strategies for a responsible action plan for print production of all types. Its aim is to support players in the graphics industry in their ecological transition.

Presentation : Intersection of Printed Electronics and Eco-Design – A Holistic View of a Hybrid Printed Smart Time-Temperature Label

Eisuke Tsuyuzaki
Founder and CEO
Bayflex Solutions

Founded Bayflex Solutions, the leader in commercial grade reliability systems in 2015. Member NextFlex, OE-A, SEMI/Flextech. Also invests in early-stage innovators in the flexible electronics ecosystem. Previously, Chief Technology Officer at Panasonic, lead new businesses in healthcare, cleantech, mobility and media. Emmy award winner for technology innovation. Senior VP, Sony Pictures Entertainment overseeing home media business development and digital operations. HME industry visionary award. BSc (economics) from Sophia University, and MBA from Stanford University.

Presentation : Overcome the Chasm faster – latest market opportunities from a reliability perspective

Mariia Zhuldybina
Co-Founder and CEO
TRAQC

Mariia is a scientist and innovator with a background in photonics and electrical engineering who is fueled by creativity, curiosity, exploring new applications, and building solutions towards a livable future. She completed her PhD at École de Technologie Supérieure in 2021. Her research focuses on the design of resonant photonic structures for industrial quality control of printed electronics using terahertz radiation. She is passionate about bringing terahertz technology out of the lab and into the industrial sector.

Discussion Panel : From Academic Research to Startup Creation