Event category: Breakout

Events

April 16, 2024

02:45 PM - 03:30 PM

The Wild Wild West: AI, Regulations and The Law

Embark on a comprehensive exploration of guidelines, alliances, regulations, standards and the ever-evolving landscape of AI and the law. Join us for an insightful journey that delves into the intricacies of regulatory frameworks, anticipates future challenges, and equips you with the knowledge needed to stay at the forefront of AI compliance.

45 Minutes Breakout Room
Moderator

SEAN SILCOFF

Technology Reporter

Globe & Mail

ARIEL LAVER

Partner, Technology Group

Fasken

NADINE LETSON

Head of Corporate External and Legal Affairs

Microsoft

MAYA MEDEIROS

Partner

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

01:50 PM - 02:35 PM

Tech Trailblazers: Vancouver Edition

A unique opportunity to hear from the founders of Recon Instruments, Hyperwallet, Allocadia, and Plenty of Fish who set the stage for Vancouver's tech landscape. Gain firsthand insights into the inception of their OG ventures, benefits and challenges of scaling a tech company in Vancouver, and their journeys post successful exit.

45 Minutes Breakout Room
Moderator

WILLIAM JOHNSON

Journalist / BC Lead

Startup TNT

FRASER HALL

Partner

Rhino Ventures / Article

MARKUS FRIND

Former CEO/Founder & Proprietor

Plenty of Fish / Frind Estate Winery

KRISTINE STEUART

Executive in Residence

Inovia Capital

LISA SHIELDS

Founder & CEO

FISPAN

Designing for the Human Being – The Heart of Human Centered Design

Human centered design aims to create intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable experiences by considering user needs, behaviors, and preferences. Spanning both digital and physical products, hear how experts enhance the overall experience users have when interacting with products, services and processes, and what you need to know to keep usability, accessibility, and the emotional connection users want top of mind.

45 Minutes Breakout Room
Moderator

CHARLA PEREIRA

Principal Design Manager

Microsoft

SHEILA MACKENZIE

Partner + Director of UX

Spatial Research & Design

EDITA HADRAVSKA

Head of Product Design

KITS.COM

Data Odyssey: A Thrilling Journey into Digital Twinning and Dynamic Use Cases

Digital Twinning is a game-changer as it provides a virtual replica that mirrors real-world scenarios, processes, and constructs. Learn ways to use this revolutionizing and unique way of packaging data to perceive real time business insights, protect personal data, make predictions, and prepare for and create a better future for all. Get ready for an immersive experience, gain insights into groundbreaking use cases, and chart a course for the future of data in this compelling session.

45 Minutes Breakout Room
Moderator

MEENA SANDHU

Chief Revenue Officer

SaaS Revenue Consulting

DEAN BITTNER

Founder

RUNWITHIT Synthetics

JASON WILLIAMS

Director, Software Development, Innovation & Technology Group

Vancouver Airport Authority

Collaborative Innovation — Because You Can’t Do It Alone

Join our expert panel as we delve into the secrets of open innovation, exploring topics such as identifying the most effective external partners, sustaining innovation momentum during challenging times, and the pivotal influence of corporate strategy and culture on collaborative decisions.

45 Minutes Breakout Room
Moderator

CHRISTIAN NIELSEN

Founder & President

MustBeHuman

KARI LAMOTTE

CEO

Kite Company Creator

BRETT MACFARLANE

Organizational Psychologist | Head of Leadership Development

The Innovation Leadership Map

Building AI Products & Accelerating Internal Operations: How the Best Incorporate AI Today and Where We’ll Be Tomorrow

Glean, Klue and Durable have collectively raised almost $500m for AI first, and AI accelerated products. We'll dive into what they've learned, what's working and what they'd do differently. We’ll share where things are going and what innovators in the business world might be doing 12-24 months from now. Beyond their products, we'll also touch on how AI products are being leveraged internally, inside their companies, to create efficiencies that reduce task time from many hours to minutes. This is a don’t miss session for founders, information technology and product leaders building AI products, and for anyone trying to harness the power of AI products in their business.

45 Minutes Breakout Room
Moderator

JAY RHIND

Partner

Rhino Ventures

JAMES CLIFT

Founder & CEO

Durable

JASON SMITH

CEO & Co-Founder

Klue

DAN FERGUSSON

Head of International Business

Glean