Register now to access to multiple live-streamed panel discussions taking place on November 21st!
Don’t miss out on the chance to listen to scholars, experts, industry, and innovators map out international opportunities in emerging and disruptive technology sectors - including but not limited to AI, biotechnology, quantum, nanotechnology, material sciences, and autonomous systems- that complement Canadian strengths or supplement weaknesses with an eye on determining a future pipeline of international opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region.
This one-day conference will feature three live-streamed panel discussions that will help gather insights to develop a report aimed at raising awareness of how Canada can be more strategically engaged with international partners to advance science and technology.
Please use the registration link below to receive access to each live-stream event.
Panel 1 - International Opportunities in Innovation
Where should scholars and experts seek out potential international opportunities in emerging and disruptive technology fields, like AI, autonomous systems, biotechnology, and quantum technologies, while safeguarding research security?
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM (EST)
Moderator:
Justin Nankivell, Director, Research Security, University of Waterloo
Panelists:
Paul Thoppil, Canada's Indo-Pacific Trade Representative, Global Affairs Canada
Maaz Yasin, Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy (Global), BlackBerry
Laura Yu, Regional Director, Business Development, Mitacs
Panel 2 – Mapping Complementarities to Canada Innovation
What can existing international partners provide to complement potential Canadian strengths or supplement weaknesses in these emerging and disruptive technology fields?
11:10 AM - 12:20 PM (EST)
Moderator:
Chris Houser, Dean of Science, University of Waterloo
Panelists:
Gitanjali Adlakha-Hutcheon, Scientist, Department of National Defence in Canada
Dongwoo Kim, Articling Student & former Program Manager, Digital Asia, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Jordan Zed, Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Artificial Intelligence Secretariat, Privy Council Office, Government of Canada
Panel 3 – Developing a Talent Pipeline
Where are the future international talent of experts and scholars, particularly international students, that need to be brought into the Canadian ecosystem while safeguarding research security?
1:45 PM - 2:55 PM (EST)
Moderator:
Sanjeev Gill, Associate Vice-President, Innovation & Executive Director, WatSPEED
Panelists:
Amanda Green, Senior Advisor, Waterloo Region, Mitacs
David Lederhendler, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Yeji Data Lab
Mark Manantan, Director of Cybersecurity and Critical Technologies, Pacific Forum
Agustian Sutrisno, Visiting scholar, Bishop's University & Senior Policy Coordinator and Higher Education Specialist, Cowater International