The Endless Possibilities at OCE

Hey everyone,

On May 17th and 18th , GHBN was at the OCE Discovery located in Toronto. OCE Discovery is an entrepreneurs dream. There was over 350 exhibits containing loads of information and new developing devices, along with dozens of executive and CEO business people; even Steve Wozniak the co-founder of Apple had something to say!

Other then the complimentary meals, thousands of free Ferrero Rocher chocolates and an open bar, OCE Discovery had one thing most events nowadays can't produce - opportunity. The ability to network with other people was outrageous, everywhere you turned there was someone with a product that interested you, whether it had to do with electric cars, blackberry's, 4-D images, plants or even pitch competitions to learn about new innovative technologies.

Here are the three things that I felt were most enjoyable at the OCE Discovery:

First, without a doubt I would have to say that the Brain Computer Interface presented by the Algoma University was outstanding. This is a device that can connect the human brain to the computer. That's right, I was writing words using my brain, specifically my thoughts. I remember watching this device on 60 minutes with my family and having to pick up my jaw after because of the vast capabilities! You can watch the same episode of 60 minutes that I did at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUR7lL3vlT0 . I was all set up with that device, and wrote the word "BRAIN", making only one mistake which is pretty good considering all the background noise, people, music etc.

Second, I enjoyed watching the numerous pitch competitions that the OCE Discovery was holding. There was everything from elevator pitches, to standard pitches to even business pitches - there were a lot of pitchers. Pitches are extremely informative about new and innovative technologies that are soon to come and show that the newest generation is going to raise the benchmark for astonishing technological developments.

Lastly, I would have to say that listening to Steve Wozniak was an amazing experience. Listening to the co-founder of an almost gazillion dollar company (Apple) was awesome! He talked about everything from how to not make your business flop, to how to select the name for your company. Currently Steve is working with a new company Fusion- IO, so stay tuned for information about them!


Sal