Upcoming Events
MTEC Speaker Series Presents:
Karen Lai, President & Founder, KPM Power Inc.
Breaking Barriers: Building the Future of Manufacturing and Innovation
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 – 1:15 to 2:15pm RSVP here
Karen’s journey into entrepreneurship is one of resilience, innovation, and a passion for clean technology. In this keynote, Karen will share her experiences navigating the male-dominated world of manufacturing, her transition from a corporate career in supply chain management to founding KPM Power Inc., and her vision for the future of manufacturing and innovative technology in Canada. Drawing from nearly two decades in global supply chain management and her expertise in lithium battery solutions, Karen will explore how clean technology is transforming the industry and why fostering diverse talent is essential for driving meaningful innovation. As an advocate for women in STEM, she will also discuss the importance of creating inclusive environments that support the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs. Karen graduated from the University of Waterloo with a BASc degree in Mechanical Engineering. She is also a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario and is a member of the advisory board for York University’s BEST program.
Past Events
MTEC Speaker Series Presents:
Dr. Serdar Sean Kalaycioglu, P.Eng
Advanced Control Methodologies for Multi-Robot Space Systems: Integrating Predictive Control with Neural Networks for Next Generation Space Applications
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Dr. Sean Kalaycioglu is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in engineering, law, business, and space programs. He currently holds a Research Fellow position in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. He is also the Director of Space and Robotics Technologies at Dr. Robot Inc. and the President of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) Canada. He is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and an Associate Editor for Frontier Robotics and AI Journal and an editor for the Advances in Science, Technology, and Engineering (ASTEJ) Journal. He is also a Barrister and Solicitor, a licenced attorney in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Kalaycioglu holds a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University, as well as advanced degrees including an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, and LLB and LLM degrees from the University of London, Queen Mary Law School, and an LLM Common Law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
MTEC Speaker Series Presents:
Mitch Debora, CEO & Co-Founder, Mosaic Manufacturing Ltd.
Transformations in Manufacturing
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Mitch Debora is a Co-Founder & the CEO at Mosaic Manufacturing – a digital supply chain company building the tools to make manufacturing more sustainable and resilient. Mitch is an expert and advisor in the area of additive manufacturing and currently sits as an AM Advisory Board Member at NGen. Mitch is a mechanical and materials engineer by training passionate about design, intellectual property, and finance. Mosaic Mfg. Mosaic is building the tools to make manufacturing more sustainable and resilient. With flexible and automated additive manufacturing platforms, we empower industries to create high-quality products on-demand where and when they are needed, reducing reliance on traditional, resource-intensive methods. Founded in 2014, Mosaic has scaled-up their patented multi-material 3D printing technology into a full ecosystem of additive manufacturing solutions that are enabling the world’s top companies to re-envision and modernize their polymer supply chains. To learn more visit https://www.mosaicmfg.com/