Canada has tremendous strengths in AI research and is home to a new wave of promising startups. The next step in our AI evolution is to build companies that operate globally, which carries major promise for growth and competitiveness. That’s why the March 4 edition of CrossOver: AI series will look at key lessons from AI companies building operational, technology and investment partnerships across international borders. We’ll review how partnerships between startups and multinational companies are helping to develop new technologies and bring them to market, case studies in how this is being achieved, investment opportunities in Canada and how firms can tackle - and win - in global markets. A major goal of this event is facilitating networking among participants: AInBC and CityAge will set up 1:1 meetings among the firms wishing to connect.
Richard Chun, Director of Technology Strategy and Partnerships, Samsung
3:50PM Opening Presentation by Dongwoo Kim
Data, 5G & AI: Major Opportunities in the Asia-Pacific Dongwoo Kim, Program Manager, Digital Asia at Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
4:05PM Panel 1: Think Global: Strategies to Win Global Market Share
Canada is producing a significant number of AI startups - the next step for these firms is building market share beyond Canada’s borders. We’ll hear from firms and investors with a track record of successfully doing so.
4:30PM Presentation: Opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing
4:45PM Panel 2: Building an Ecosystem to Attract Global Investment
5:25PM Wrap Up
Agenda on March 4 (all times PST)
3:30PM Welcome by Event MC
Naomi Parness, Founder KPW Communications
3:35PM Comments by: Canadian Ambassador to Korea
Michael Danagher, Canadian Ambassador to Korea
3:40PM Comments by: Consul-General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver
Byung-Won Chung, Consul-General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver
3:45PM Comments by: Province of British Columbia
Brenda Bailey, Parliamentary Secretary for Technology and Innovation, Province of British Columbia
3:50PM Richard Chun in conversation with Handol Kim
Richard Chun, Director of Technology Strategy and Partnerships, Samsung Handol Kim, CEO, Variational.AI
4:10PM Data, 5G & AI: Major Opportunities in the Asia-Pacific
Dongwoo Kim, Program Manager, Digital Asia at Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
4:25PM Panel 1: Lessons from Successfully Raising Capital for AI Startups
Canada is producing a significant number of AI startups - the next step for these firms is successfully raising capital and building global market share. This panel will provide insight into why a global mindset that chases major markets is so vital to attracting significant investment and building successful AI companies. Jay Eum, Senior Advisor, Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners, Co-Founder, Translink Capital Nat Cartwright, Co-Founder and COO, Finn.AI Jason Smith, CEO and Co-Founder, Klue Dave MacLeod, CEO, Thoughtexchange Panel Chair: Michelle Moon, VC Investor l Principal at LG Technology Ventures
5:00PM Panel 2: How to Build a Major AI Cluster
British Columbia is one of Canada’s major AI centres, but BC's brand is not equal to that of Toronto or Montreal. What unique economic strengths should we develop to attract global talent and capital and build a global center of excellence in AI? What can be learned from other fast developing AI clusters? Justin Fox, Director, Software Engineering, NuData Platform, MasterCard Annie Ying, Manager, Cisco AI Lab Steve Lowry, Executive Director, AInBC Todd Law, Senior Product Manager, Fujitsu Panel Chair: James Hursthouse, Chief Strategy Officer, AMPD Technologies