Event category: BetaKit Keynote Stage

Events

April 16, 2024

09:00 AM - 09:40 AM

Murder your Mediocrity: Think Remarkable with Guy Kawasaki

Dive into innovation secrets as Guy Kawasaki unveils insights from his latest book, 'Think Remarkable'. Practical, tactical, and sometimes radical, explore the evolution of creativity, growth, and personal transformation on the journey to building a better ecosystem for all.

40 Minutes BetaKit Keynote Stage

GUY KAWASAKI

Chief evangelist, Canva. Author of globally recognized books and Host of the Remarkable People podcast.

Canva

April 17, 2024

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Innovate to Elevate: Unleashing Enterprise Potential through Strategic Investment and Forward-Thinking Ingenuity

Discover how leading enterprises are revolutionizing industries through strategic internal investment and forward-thinking innovation. Join us to explore the power of cultivating a culture of creativity and support, driving continuous growth and staying ahead in dynamic markets.

30 Minutes BetaKit Keynote Stage
Moderator

SEAN SILCOFF

Technology Reporter

Globe & Mail

ELIZABETH SCALLON

Director of Incubation Enablement

HP

ILANA SANTONE

Senior Vice President, Digital & Connected Retail

Canadian Tire Corporation

01:15 PM - 01:45 PM

Douglas Soltys in conversation with Eric Gales of Amazon Web Services

Join Douglas and Eric as they explore the significance of innovation as the foundation for long-lasting competitive advantage. Discover why it's crucial for global tech leaders to allocate investments in Canada, leveraging not only the nation's robust workforce and innovative economy but also its potential to energize the economy. Explore how these investments can facilitate business scaling, nurture innovation, foster growth in the tech sector, and propel digital transformation initiatives forward.

30 Minutes BetaKit Keynote Stage
Moderator

DOUGLAS SOLTYS

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

BetaKit

ERIC GALES

Country Manager

AWS Canada Inc.

April 16, 2024

09:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Disrupting the Financial Sector with Wealthsimple and Koho

Innovative fintech disruptors Koho and Wealthsimple are reshaping the financial landscape, challenging traditional institutions with their forward-thinking approaches. Through cutting-edge technology and user-centric solutions, they are revolutionizing how individuals engage with finance, sparking a wave of change in the financial sector.

30 Minutes BetaKit Keynote Stage
Moderator

DOUGLAS SOLTYS

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

BetaKit

MICHAEL KATCHEN

Co-Founder & CEO

Wealthsimple

DANIEL EBERHARD

Founder & CEO

Koho

April 17, 2024

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM

AI Cagefight

The ring is set for a clash of titans as two thought leaders in AI explore opposing perspectives that shape our narrative around artificial intelligence.

30 Minutes BetaKit Keynote Stage
Moderator

WILLIAM JOHNSON

Journalist / BC Lead

Startup TNT

HANDOL KIM

Co-Founder & CEO

Variational AI

JUSTINE GAUTHIER

Director, Corporate & Legal Affairs

Mila- Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute

April 16, 2024

01:05 PM - 01:35 PM

Crafting Tomorrow’s Realities through Innovation and Business Transformation

Discover how Generative AI, the new transformative technology, creates opportunities for businesses, from enhancing customer service to fostering breakthroughs. In this fireside chat we'll discuss high-level insights into what generative AI is, its importance, how businesses can leverage it, and showcase real-world examples of how Generative AI can help reshape and grow businesses.

30 Minutes BetaKit Keynote Stage
Moderator

BRIDGITTE ANDERSON

President & CEO

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

SAM SEBASTIAN

VP and Country Manager

Google Cloud Canada