June 3, 2022 | Vancouver, BC

7:30 am Breakfast/Arrivals

8:30 am MC Introduction

Yvonne Coady, Professor, Computer Science, University of Victoria; Visiting Professor, Northeastern University, Vancouver;Adjunct Professor, Center for Digital Media

8:35 am Welcome

Honorary Consul and Vice Consul in Vancouver: Evaleen Jaager Roy and Evi Mustel

8:40 am Remarks

Margus Rava, Acting Director, Business Diplomacy Development Division, EstonianMinistry of Foreign Affairs

8:45 am How Estonia’s investment in e-government and the digital society built a foundation for tech success.

Luukas Ilves, Government Chief Information Officer, Estonia

9:05 am How a Canadian approach to trusted data can build tech that leads the world.

Chris Albinson, Chief Executive Officer & President, Communitech

9:25 am Panel 1: How to Integrate Data to Build the Future

We now live in a digital society. How do we seize the opportunity this offers - to move from separate and disconnected data sets toward an integrated, harmonious collaboration that drives real and effective digital transformation?

Ujwal Kayande, Dean, Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser
Kirsten Sutton, Chief Technology & Information Officer, Vancity
Ats Aldre, CEO, Nortal Estonia
Sandra Horvath, Senior Director, Strategy & Engagement North America, Digital Banking, FIS
Panel Chair: Bill Tam, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Canada’s Digital Supercluster

9:55 am Presentation by: EyeVi Technologies

Ross Kravtsov & Peeter Nielander, Sales Managers, EyeVi Technologies

10:10 am Morning Break

10:35 am Comments from: Raghwa Gopal, CEO, Innovate BC

Raghwa Gopal, CEO, Innovate BCa

10:40 am Quick Pitches Part 1 | BC Startups Building the Future with Data

Eric Enno Tamm, CEO/Co-Founder, ThisFish Inc
Jay Milroy, Director of Product, Llamazoo

11:00 am Presentation by: Adhele Tuulas, Digital Transformation Advisor, Cybernetica

11:15 am Panel 2: How Data can Drive the World’s Best Science and Discovery

To unleash the full potential of data - and in particular health data - we need new protocols and technology. This session will explore how data can advance Canada’s science and discovery, and why it’s the foundation of a stronger economy and society.

Alexandra Greenhill, Founder, CEO and Chief Medical Officer, Careteam Technologies
Handol Kim, Co-Founder & CEO, Variational.ai
Federica di Palma, Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President, Sectors, Genome BC
Murray McCutcheon, VP, Corporate Development, AbCellera
Panel Chair: Harold Munro, Editor-in-Chief, The Vancouver Sun

11:45 am Presentation by: Gwen Phillips, B.C. First Nations’ Data Governance Initiative

Gwen Phillips, Ktunaxa Nation, BC First Nations Data Governance Champion

12:00 pm Putting Data to work

Paul Zikopoulos, Vice President, IBM Technology Sales - Skills Vitality & Enablement

12:20 pm Presentation by: Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, Province of British Columbia

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, Province of British Columbia

12:30 pm Lunch

1:30 pm Panel 3: Data-Driven Climate Action

A look at how business and government leaders are establishing data protocols that will accurately, transparently, monitor and reduce emissions, with a focus on the built world — accelerating cities towards sustainability.

Clark Roberts, President, AdvantageBC
Malcolm Shield, Vice President, Sustainability, Wesgroup
Shelley Gilberg, Partner, ESG Markets Leader, PwC Canada
Kalev Ruberg, VP Future and Chief Innovation Officer, Teck Resources Limited
Panel Chair: Angie Hall, Head of Sustainable Finance, Commercial Banking, HSBC

2:15 pm Startup Introductions by Tomica Divic, Vice President, Operations, Innovate BC

Tomica Divic, Vice President, Operations, Innovate BC

2:20 pm Quick Pitches Part 2 | BC Startups Building the Future with Data

Brianna Blaney, Co-Founder & CEO, Pocketed Grant Platform; Founder + Managing Partner, Envol Strategies
Harsh Rathod, CEO & Co-Founder, Niricson Software
Shahab Bahrami, Technical Lead, Aqua Intelligent Technology

2:50 pm Panel 4: Deep Tech and Skill Development to Build the Future

A look at the startups building the next generation of tech. They’re developing technology we could only dream about just a short time ago; robotics, AI, biotechnology, web3, and advanced manufacturing are paving the way to the future by solving some of society’s most significant challenges.

Nadia Shaikh-Naeem, Director, Programs, Digital Technology Supercluster
Dr. Lino Coria, Associate Teaching Professor, Northeastern University
Chandni Rao, Director, Creative Destruction Lab - Estonia
Panel Chair: William Johnson, Founder, Vancouver Tech Journal

3:25 pm Closing Comments

3:30 pm Closing Reception

4:30 pm Conference Close

all times (PT)

10:00 AM Welcome by Event MC

10:05 AM Presentation by Jaana Remes

Jaana Remes, Economist & Partner, McKinsey Global Institute

10:20 AM Remarks

10:35 AM Fireside Chat: How Canada Can Advance a Digital Agenda

Chris Albinson, President & CEO, Communitech
Jaana Remes, Economist & Partner, McKinsey Global Institute

10:55 AM PPanel 1: Canada’s Digital Advantage in Resources and Sustainability

A look at the digital investments underway among Canada’s natural resource and sustainability leaders, what’s planned, and how they can contribute to the nation’s sustainability goals.

Darren Barker, SVP, Global Supply Chain and Chief Digital Officer, Canfor
Charles Nyabeze, VP Business Development, CEMI
Yvonne Coady, Professor, Computer Science, University of Victoria | Visiting Professor, Northeastern University Vancouver

11:20 AM Panel 2: Canada’s Digital Advantage in Health and Wellness

Canada’s major institutions are making major investments in digital health and wellness - we’ll look at how these new products can help Canadians lead better lives, as well as build new footholds in global markets.

Diane McIntosh, Chief Neuroscience Officer, TELUS
Fanny Sie, Head of AI, Roche

11:45 AM The Path Forward: Building Canada’s Digital Advantage

12:00 PM Session Close

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SUMMIT AGENDA

June 3, 2022 | Vancouver, BC

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Sam Liccardo

Mayor of San Jose, CA

Libby Schaaf

Mayor of Oakland, CA

Emma Stewart

Head of High Tech, Engie Impact

Mary Papazian

President, San Jose
State University

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SUMMIT AGENDA

June 3, 2022 | Vancouver, BC

Agenda for Nov 4th

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Sam Liccardo

Mayor of San Jose, CA

Libby Schaaf

Mayor of Oakland, CA

Emma Stewart

Head of High Tech, Engie Impact

Mary Papazian

President, San Jose State University

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