Those who underestimate the pace of change risk losing their competitive advantage.
The Disruptive Tech Talks event is an opportunity for company executives to hear from tech industry leaders, connect with tech innovators, and explore new opportunities to expand your tech business.
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Civic Hotel | 13475 Central Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0L8 Admission: Free |
This event is your opportunity to:
Seats are limited. Register today to reserve yours.
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| 8:30am | Event Registration | ||
| 9:00am | Mayor's Welcome |
Linda Hepner |
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| 9:05am | Opening Remarks |
Steve Dooley |
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| 9:10am | The Ever-Accelerating Pace of Disruptive Technology |
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| 9:55am | Data-Driven Transformation: A Roadmap to Industry 4.0 |
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| 10:45am | Networking Break | ||
| 11:00am | Financing Disruptive Technology: Risk Management Insights |
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| 11:50am | Lunch | ||
| 12:20pm | The Call for Innovation - Your Next Big Opportunity |
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| 1:15pm | Closing Remarks and Prize Draw | ||
The Ever-Accelerating Pace of Disruptive Technology
The pace of innovation is accelerating at a staggering speed, with new, disruptive technologies transforming the way we live, work, play, and even look at the world. This panel will explore how disruptive transformation has altered the way industries operate and give a glimpse into what the future could hold in store.
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| Ken Armour Executive Director, Office of BC's Innovation Commissioner Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology |
Bill Tam Co-Chair Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster |
Charles Lavigne Co-Founder & Chief Llama LlamaZOO |
Louise Turner CEO Innovation Boulevard |
Ryan Sigouin CEO Level4 Technologies |
Financing Disruptive Technology: Risk Management Insights
The research and development or implementation of disruptive technology often requires a significant investment of capital. This panel will discuss how to manage disruptive technology risk and attract the investment businesses need in order to improve operations and stay competitive.
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| Peter Payne Entrepreneur in Residence Innovate BC |
Rolf Dekleer Vice President, Investments GrowthWorks Capital |
Mike Donaldson Vice President, Fusion Island Engineering General Fusion |
Laurie Desautels Managing Director, Digital PwC |
Data-Driven Transformation: A Roadmap to Industry 4.0
The fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0 leverages data-driven insights to implement digital technologies like cloud computing, smart sensors, big data analytics, and augmented reality in order to streamline productions, increase efficiencies, achieve cost savings, enhance competitive advantages, and provide better customer care. This panel of advanced manufacturing and innovation experts will break down the big vision of Industry 4.0 into a roadmap to smart manufacturing, focussing on the operational data that serves as its foundation.
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| Kraig Docherty Operations Director BC Tech Association |
Jonathan Sharp Global Strategic Development Leader Finning Digital |
Iain Begg Director of Industry Engagement Simon Fraser University |
Brian Moukperian Dean, Faculty of Trades & Technology Kwantlen Polytechnic University |
Brian Holmes Vice President & General Manager Columbia Plastics |
Call for Innovation - Your Next Big Opportunity
The Surrey-Vancouver Smart Cities Challenge, TransLink's Open Call for Innovation, as well as BC's Startup in Residence Program are three opportunities providing new pathways for innovative companies to bring their ideas to affect regional transformation. Join Martino, Kurt, Sean, and J-P in this panel discussion to explore real, tangible opportunities in transportation, smart cities, and more.
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Martino Tran |
Kurt Pregler Chief Information Officer TransLink |
Sean Simpson Director, Information Technology City of Surrey |
J-P Fournier Project Director, BC Startup in Residence Program Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology |
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| Linda Hepner Mayor City of Surrey |
Ken Armour Executive Director, Office of BC's Innovation Commissioner Ministry of Jobs, Trade & Technology |
Iain Begg Director of Industry Engagement Simon Fraser University |
Rolf Dekleer Vice President, Investments GrowthWorks Venture Capital |
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| Laurie Desautels Senior Digital Director PwC |
Kraig Docherty Operations Director BC Tech Association |
Mike Donaldson Vice President, Fusion Island Engineering General Fusion |
Steve Dooley Chair of Surrey Board of Trade Executive Director of Simon Fraser University - Surrey Campus |
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| J-P Fournier Project Director BC Startup in Residence Program |
Brian Holmes Vice President & General Manager Columbia Plastics |
Charles Lavigne Co-Founder & Chief Llama LlamaZOO |
Brian Moukperian Dean, Faculty of Trades & Technology Kwantlen Polytechnic University |
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| Peter Payne Entrepreneur in Residence Innovate BC |
Kurt Pregler CIO TransLink |
Jonathan Sharp Global Strategic Development Leader Finning Digital |
Ryan Sigouin CEO Level4 Technologies |
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| Sean Simpson Director, Information Technology City of Surrey |
Bill Tam Co-Chair Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster |
Martino Tran Director of Urban Predictive Analytics Lab Co-Director of Master of Engineering Leadership in Urban Systems |
Louise Turner CEO Innovation Boulevard |
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