McMaster alumnus and CEO of Nokia to speak at University

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Stephen Elop, chairman and CEO of Nokia Corporation and McMaster alumnus, will
speak at the University on Friday, April 1, at the 27th annual J.W. Hodgins Memorial
Lecture.

His first public engagement in North America since becoming CEO in September, Elop
will share his views with students and the community on “The Mobile Future”. He will
discuss how the integration of mobile technology and social media will influence the
integration of political, sociological, geographical, and educational borders.

McMaster University will also induct Elop, a graduate of the computer engineering and
management program, into the McMaster Alumni Gallery prior to his talk.

“We've very excited to have Stephen on campus to share his views with the community
on such a relevant subject,” said David Wilkinson, dean of engineering. “He has a great
deal of experience in this area and his talk will be invaluable to the McMaster
community.”

The free lecture and the
induction ceremony will be held in the Michael DeGroote Centre for Learning and
Discovery, Room 1305.

Elop is the first non-Finnish chief executive of Nokia. Prior to joining Nokia, he was
president of Microsoft's Business Division. He has also served as Chief Operating Officer
of Juniper Networks, president of worldwide field operations of Adobe Systems Inc.,
and president and CEO of Macromedia Inc. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of
Science Degree by McMaster in 2009.

The J.W. Hodgins Memorial Lecture was established by the Faculty of Engineering in
1983 in memory of John W. Hodgins, McMaster's first dean of engineering. Each year, a
prominent guest is invited to share their insights into how technological and scientific
advancements are reshaping our society.

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Stephen Elop, chairman and CEO of Nokia Corporation and McMaster alumnus, will <br />
speak at the University on Friday, April 1, at the 27th annual J.W. Hodgins Memorial <br />
Lecture. <br />
<br />
His first public engagement in North America since becoming CEO in September, Elop <br />
will share his views with students and the community on "The Mobile Future". He will <br />
discuss how the integration of mobile technology and social media will influence the <br />
integration of political, sociological, geographical, and educational borders.<br />
<br />
McMaster University will also induct Elop, a graduate of the computer engineering and <br />
management program, into the McMaster Alumni Gallery prior to his talk.<br />
<br />
"We&#039;ve very excited to have Stephen on campus to share his views with the community <br />
on such a relevant subject," said David Wilkinson, dean of engineering. "He has a great <br />
deal of experience in this area and his talk will be invaluable to the McMaster <br />
community."<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/hodginslecture">The free lecture and the <br />
induction ceremony</a> will be held in the Michael DeGroote Centre for Learning and <br />
Discovery, Room 1305.<br />
<br />
<br />
Elop is the first non-Finnish chief executive of Nokia. Prior to joining Nokia, he was <br />
president of Microsoft&#039;s Business Division. He has also served as Chief Operating Officer <br />
of Juniper Networks, president of worldwide field operations of Adobe Systems Inc., <br />
and president and CEO of Macromedia Inc. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of <br />
Science Degree by McMaster in 2009. <br />
<br />
The J.W. Hodgins Memorial Lecture was established by the Faculty of Engineering in <br />
1983 in memory of John W. Hodgins, McMaster&#039;s first dean of engineering. Each year, a <br />
prominent guest is invited to share their insights into how technological and scientific <br />
advancements are reshaping our society.<br />
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