Derek Kuhn

Automotive Parts Manufacturer’s Association manufactures parts, equipment, tools, supplies and services for the worldwide automotive industry. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Haila Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the development of the next generation wireless connectivity platform. Its ultra low power and multi-protocol independent technology enables deployment of internet of things sensors into existing network infrastructures. The firm focuses on reducing power consumption in smart cities, healthcare and agriculture sectors. The company was founded by Charlotte Savage and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Sciemetric Instruments, Inc. sells proprietary inspection systems. It provides process signature technology solutions to manufacturing industry. The firm offers its products for use in applications such as fluid dispensing monitoring, in-process and functional test, gauging and profiling. Its products include sigPOD, 3520 Series, QualityWorx and Sciemetric Studio. The company was founded by Hanne Boyd and Nathan Sheaff in 1981 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

QNX Software Systems Ltd. (Canada) provides real time operating system software solutions for network routers, medical instruments, security & defense systems, and industrial robotics. The company's customers include Cisco, DaimlerChrysler, General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and Siemens. It was founded by Dan Dodge and C. Gordon Bell in March 1980 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.