Chamirai Charles Nyabeze holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering and an MBA. As the VP of Business Development for the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) and the Network Director for the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Network, he focuses on creating long-term value for organizations and clients. Chamirai identifies business development opportunities in both the public and private sectors, aiming to generate revenue, leverage funds, foster collaboration, and expand networks. He leads CEMI’s Commercialization Support Services division, helping clients bridge the gap between new mining technologies and commercialization. Additionally, as the MICA Network Director, Chamirai drives the expansion of the national collaborative platform for mining industry innovation, overseeing ecosystem engagement, project support, operations, government relations, and revenue generation for the network.

Chris Godwaldt is the COSIA Water Director. Chris works with COSIA member water experts aligning their research and technology development efforts. Chris studied civil engineering at the University of Alberta, and has an MBA from the Ivey School of Business, with studies in Mexico and China. Chris has lived and worked around the globe in technical, marketing and managerial capacities on projects ranging from individual consulting contracts through to multi-billion-dollar regional projects, and has been part of several technology start-ups. Prior to working with COSIA, Chris was one of the founders of a not for profit, Alberta WaterSMART.