Creating opportunities for collisions where computer science students, academia and industry can interact, share ideas and launch innovative programs is critical if Windsor is to attract and retain the best and brightest in the emerging technology workforce. Dr. Ziad Kobti, director of the school of computer science at the University of Windsor, believes these opportunities – including spaces and programs – need to be open to the public so that potential students can determine whether the fast-growing field is part of their future. "It can't only be done behind closed doors between academia and industry," said Kobti recently. "We have to create opportunities and settings where people can come and chat with someone and exchange ideas." Kobti believes the Windsor region needs to create these networking opportunities for students and industry so that talent can be identified, nurtured and convinced to remain in the Windsor area.