Speakers

Associate Principal AI Scientist, Astra Zeneca

Dr. Ziko currently holds the position of Associate Principal AI Scientist at Center of Artificial Intelligence (CAI) in AstraZeneca. He is currently leading R&D initiatives for an effective drug discovery pipeline using Generative AI. Previously, Ziko was a Research and Technology Lead, AI at Thales, where he was leading R&D projects to advance capabilities of aerial vehicle’s situation awareness and perception system and satellite imagery systems using ML/AI.

Full Professor, Université de Montréal, Scientific Director, Canada CIFAR AI Chair, Mila

Recognized worldwide as one of the leading experts in artificial intelligence, Yoshua Bengio is most known for his pioneering work in deep learning, earning him the 2018 A.M. Turing Award, “the Nobel Prize of Computing,” with Geoffrey Hinton and Yann LeCun.

Investment Director, Scale AI

Yassine is an Investment Director at Scale AI, where he oversees a $100M+ portfolio of AI innovation projects aimed at enhancing industry productivity through the adoption and commercialization of AI technologies. In his role, Yassine provides strategic guidance to companies on integrating AI into their products and operations to drive impactful results. Before joining Scale AI, Yassine was a Vice-President at JP Morgan, where he gained extensive experience in leadership and financial management.

Vice President and Chief AI Officer, ScotiaBank

Yannick Lallement serves as the VP & Chief AI Officer at Scotiabank, spearheading the integration and advancement of AI/ML technologies across the institution. He earned his PhD in artificial intelligence from the esteemed French National Institute of Computer Science. Before his tenure at Scotiabank, Yannick contributed his expertise to a variety of AI/ML initiatives for diverse public and private entities.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Beslogic Inc.

Enthusiastic problem solver and seasoned entrepreneur, fueled by a passion for cutting-edge technology and transformative solutions that brought him to Silicon Valley. With a fusion of technical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit, Yannick creates visionary products that reshape experiences. Leading a skilled team through the mechanisms of a stakeholder business model, Yannick drives pioneering technology-driven innovations to make a meaningful impact across various domains.

Chief Strategy Officer & Shared Services, GeologicAI

Yannai Segal is the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of GeologicAI, a Calgary-based technology company serving the energy and mining sectors with a variety of geoscience-focused software and hardware products and services. Prior to founding GeologicAI, Yannai enjoyed a 10-year career with multiple multinational companies as a quantitative analyst and trader in the energy trading sector where he specialized quantitative analytics of high-volume stochastic data sets with applications in asset valuation and optimization, forecasting, and system development. Yannai holds a BSc in Manufacturing Engineering and an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary.

VP of Operations, Nationex

As Vice President Operations, Véronique manages the Nationex transport network, which handles more than 10 million parcels delivered annually. This network comprises 20 facilities across Quebec and Ontario, and more than 350 trucks. Her leadership has been key in Nationex's important transition to sustainable development, leading to the implementation of a fleet of over 70 electric vehicles in Quebec in less than a year. 

Chief Product Officer & VP Marketing, Unito

Vanessa is the Chief Product Officer and VP of Marketing at Unito, a Montreal-based SaaS integration platform that unlocks data silos. As a former Director of Strategy at Element AI (acquired by ServiceNow), she managed partnerships with NVIDIA and Pure Storage, while also supporting product initiatives like a GPU orchestration software. Vanessa is passionate about helping knowledge workers integrate AI tools across verticals, departments, tools, and teams.

Sr Director, Research and Scientific Programs, ServiceNow Research

Valerie Bécaert is Sr Director Research Group and scientific programs at ServiceNow Research.  She is leading fundamental and applied research teams and is responsible for bridging research to product for building powerful and trustworthy AI capabilities.  She was previously Director Fundamental Research at Element AI which was acquired by ServiceNow in January 2021. Before joining Element AI, she was executive director at IVADO, building the research community and the team, securing partnerships and funding. She was instrumental in the creation of several initiatives during that period, such as Le carrefour de la philanthropie des données and Synapse C.

President and Chief Executive Officer, Mila

Valérie Pisano has over 10 years of experience in talent, leadership, diversity and organizational dynamics. Appointed CEO of Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute – she joins an emerging group of women leading tech companies. She was previously Chief Talent Officer at Cirque du Soleil and cofounded The Mobïus Bias Project, an initiative focused on accelerating the dialogue on female leadership roles by exploring unconscious bias. She began her career at McKinsey & Company after a Master's Degree in Economics at HEC Montreal and is the proud mother of three girls.

AI Director, Public Administration in Mexico

Ulises Moya is a pioneering director in the AI field within the public administration in Mexico. Ulises's expertise and commitment to responsible and ethical design have gained international recognition. Some of his projects were selected by GPAI(2020), Global UNESCO IRCAI Top 100 (selected in Top-10) 2023, and GPAI Scaling Responsible AI Solutions program 2023-24, reflecting their contributions to responsible AI, and ethics in real-world problems.

President and CEO, Vector Institute

Tony Gaffney is the President and CEO of the Vector Institute, an independent,not-for-profit corporation dedicated to AI research. He serves on the Government ofCanada Advisory Council on AI, is a member of the OECD.AI network of experts (ONE.AI) task force for AI Compute and Climate Change, and is a member of the World Economic Forum AI Governance Alliance working group, an initiative focused on responsible generative AI. At Vector, Tony leads a team of world-class researchers and professionals who work across sectors to advance responsible AI application, adoption, and commercialization across Canada.

Chief IP Officer & General Counsel, Scale AI

Todd is an intellectual property expert who’s dedicated the last 25 years to assisting Canadian companies develop and execute their IP strategies. As Chief IP Officer at the Scale AI supercluster, he’s been involved in over 100 AI projects, giving him unique insights into the IP issues facing Canadian AI today. Todd is a licensed lawyer, registered patent & trademark agent, and holds an engineering degree from the University of Waterloo.

Customer Solutions Lead, Talan

Customer Solutions Lead at Dataroots, Tim leverages his dual background in computer science engineering and economics to drive AI and Data Analytics solutions. With experience as a Business Developer, Data Strategist, and Project Manager, he has successfully led the growth of Dataroots' business development team and established himself as a key figure in bridging the gap between engineering and customer needs. His ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver innovative solutions has made him a valuable asset in the fast-evolving field of data and AI.

General manager, SII

Thomas Vidalinc is the Managing Director of SII Canada, a subsidiary of the SII group. Before joining SII Canada, he acquired solid experience in Europe, particularly in the aeronautics sector, where he collaborated with major industrial players on critical systems development projects. Passionate about innovation and artificial intelligence, he was able to develop strategic partnerships and build ambitious R&D projects with his teams, thus strengthening SII Canada's position in AI and its applicability in various industrial sectors.

Founder and Partner, BDC Deep Tech Fund

Thomas Park is the co-founder and lead partner of the BDC Deep Tech Fund, a VC fund focused on supporting Canadian start-ups developing “hard tech” such as quantum computers, photonics, and foundational AI. Previously, he was the Vice-President, Operations & Ecosystem Development at BDC Capital where he managed all operational and strategic issues related to the venture capital and private equity investments. Previously, Tom is an alum of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and McKinsey & Co. He currently sits on a number of boards including the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, Venture for Canada, Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science’s Dean’s Advisory Council, and the Banff Forum. He was recently appointed by the Canadian minister for small business, export, and international trade, the Honourable Mary Ng to co-chair the Global Hypergrowth Project. Thomas was recognized as one of Canada’s outstanding young leaders in the Top 40 under 40 in 2017. Thomas holds bachelor’s degrees in Civil and Common Law from McGill University, a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard’s Kennedy School, and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.

Researcher in Residence, CEIMIA

Thomas Hervé Mboa Nkoudou, a Cameroonian scientist, holds a PhD in Public Communication from Laval University, Canada. With a theoretical grounding in decolonial studies and STS approaches, he is interested in the uses of responsible artificial intelligence in the service of the common good. Dr Thomas Mboa is currently Researcher in Residence at the International Centre of Expertise In Montreal on Artificial Intelligence (CEIMIA), where his main mission is to put in place mechanisms to ensure a better inclusion and representation of Africa in the international ecosystem of Artificial Intelligence. To his record, Thomas Mboa has several publications and keynotes.

Co-Founder & VP Strategy, Valence Labs

Therence Bois was the Co-Founder and COO of Valence Discovery before its acquisition by Recursion Pharmaceuticals in 2024, where he now serves as Vice President of Translational Research and Strategy at Valence Labs. With a deep passion for entrepreneurship and life sciences, Therence was a key member of the founding cohort of Front Row Ventures (FRV), Canada’s first student-run venture capital fund. As a Partner at FRV, he led a team of analysts in deal sourcing and due diligence while also assisting numerous scientist-entrepreneurs in fundraising and launching their companies. He continues to support FRV as a board member, helping to expand its presence across Canada and strengthening its alumni network. Before founding Valence, Therence pursued a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Medicine at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute, affiliated with both the University of Montréal and McGill University. His doctoral research focused on identifying a novel therapeutic target to develop therapies aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of existing chemotherapies.

Professor and Director of the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy, McGill University

Taylor Owen is the Beaverbrook Chair in Media, Ethics and Communications, the founding Director of The Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy, and an Associate Professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. He co-founded the Media Ecosystem Observatory and the host of the Globe and Mail’s of the Machines Like Us podcast. His work focuses on the intersection of media, technology and public policy and can be found at www.taylorowen.com.

CTO, Talan

CTO at Talan, he leads the Innovation and AI initiatives at Talan in the Americas Region. He has over 30 years of experience in Information Technology. He developed and implemented advanced analytics and innovation strategies for leading organizations in Canada, USA, and in Europe. His deep expertise in building and leading high-performance teams has made him a key player in the tech industry, focusing on delivering impactful solutions across various sectors.

National Technology Columnist & Tecnology Contributor, CBC/Radio-Canada & BBC World News (North America)

Takara Small is an award-winning journalist. She is a national technology columnist at CBC and North American tech contributor for BBC World News. In 2021 she hosted the CBC investigative podcast Death In Cryptoland, a six-part series that reached number one in Canada and was the host of the weekly history show They Did That by Sony Entertainment. Before joining CBC, Takara was a contributing editor at Fortune magazine and host/producer for the Globe and Mail. Over the last decade Takara has been named one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, Brand Star Leader by AdWeek magazine and Young Leaders of America Fellow by the U.S. state department and more.

Expert, Global Partnership on AI (GPAI)

Sundar is an AI expert at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) and co-leads the Scaling Responsible AI Solutions project. Prior to this he was a Fellow at the World Economic Forum (WEF) and President of The KAITEKI Institute. Previously, he held positions of increasing responsibility in the commercial, defense and aerospace industries.  During his 25+ years of experience, he has performed research & development of new technologies, technology maturation to production, and executive management, in a number of technology areas including Virtual & Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Optics, and Infrared Sensors. He also created frameworks for the responsible use of technology at the WEF.

Chief Technology Officer, Partner, Inovia

Steven Woods joined Inovia as Partner and CTO in August 2021. Steven has worked in software development, research and technical leadership for more than 30 years. As co-founder of three software and services companies based in the USA (Quack.com, Kinitos, NeoEdge Networks), he built strong, high-performing teams of product and technical experts based in both Silicon Valley and the Waterloo-Toronto tech corridor. One of these companies - Quack.com - pioneered the world's first interactive voice assistant and was acquired by Netscape/America Online in 2000.

Chief Data Officer, Government of Canada

In March 2022, Stephen Burt was appointed Chief Data Officer for the Government of Canada, at TBS. His mandate is to provide policy leadership across government on: integrating information and data governance, enhancing privacy and responsible data practices, modernizing open government and access to information to enhance transparency and trust and improving data-enabled digital services and programs.

President and CEO, Montréal International

Stéphane Paquet is President and CEO of Montréal International, the economic development agency tasked with attracting foreign direct investment, international organizations, foreign talent, and international students to Greater Montréal. He has held the position since January 2020.

Senior educational advisor and head of the Emilia project, Collège Sainte-Anne

Winner of two Canadian teaching excellence awards, Stéphane has been the lead educational advisor and head of the Emilia project at Collège Sainte-Anne since 2021. He holds a master's degree in psychotherapy, specializing in motivation and project-based learning with the integration of ICT. With over fifteen years of experience as a primary school teacher and nine years as an educational advisor, his expertise in education has led him to write the book " Pratiques gagnantes et pédagogie 3.0," aimed at teachers looking to enhance their effectiveness and student progress. His dedication and passion for education led him to create from scratch the research and development of the Emilia project which aims to lighten the burden of grading for teachers and increase students' enjoyment of writing.

Advisor to the President of the National Assembly of Serbia

Stefan Badža is an Advisor to the President of the National Assembly of Serbia. He focuses on developing the innovation ecosystem, particularly in AI. Stefan initiated and led the development of the Government's AI Strategy in 2019 and its implementation. Key achievements include the establishment of the National AI Institute, the creation of seven new master's courses, the introduction of AI into schools, the establishment of the National AI Supercomputing Platform, and the adoption of AI Ethical Guidelines. Stefan also spearheaded Serbia’s joining of the Global Partnership on AI in 2022 and led the successful candidacy to chair the organisation in 2025.

Director, New Innovations and Technology – Life Sciences, Systems, ATS

Bio coming soon

Vice President, AI Offers, Schneider Electric

Sreedhar Sistu is the Vice President, AI Offers at Schneider Electric. He is a senior software product executive and leader with extensive experience in product strategy and growth, portfolio planning, cloud architecture, DevOps, large-scale deployments, off-shore management and program management.

Executive Director, CEIMIA

Sophie Fallaha is an accomplished business executive with a passion for innovation, sustainability and responsible AI. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the International Centre of Expertise on Artificial Intelligence in Montreal (CEIMIA), a leading international NGO that specializes in the development and implementation of high-impact projects in responsible AI. Sophie has over 15 years of experience in innovation bridging the gap between research and practice in multi-stakeholders environments, having worked with both multinational corporations, governments and non-profit organizations. Her expertise lies in developing and implementing sustainable business strategies that generate social, environmental, and economic value in the field of responsible AI.

Lead-Data Science and AI Strategy, Transport Canada

Dr. Somaieh Nikpoor is a scientist, advocate, and mentor working at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and policy. She currently holds the position of Lead for Data Science and AI Strategy at Transport Canada, where she designs AI and analytics roadmaps based on organizational readiness and supports various policy initiatives related to AI and data.

President and General Manager, Thales Digital Solutions Inc. & Vice-president, Digital Innovation North America, Thales

Siegfried Usal joined Thales in 2013 and is now President and General Manager, Thales Digital Solutions, and VP, Digital Innovation North America. He is a former colonel of the French Air Force. A graduate of the French Air Force Academy (1989) and the Canadian Forces College (2004), Mr. Usal holds an Engineering Diploma in Aeronautics, a Master of Science in Aeromechanics and a Master of Defense Studies. He is a former fighter pilot of the French Air Force (Mirage 2000), and was embedded within a Royal Canadian Air Force fighter squadron (CF-18). A veteran senior officer of the French Air Force with 65 combat missions in Bosnia, Iraq and Kosovo, he has held multiple executive positions in the military, in the cabinet of the President of the French Republic, as well as in the French Embassy.

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Arteria AI

Shelby Austin is the founder and CEO of Arteria AI Inc., an award-winning digital documentation software that was incubated and then spun out of the world’s largest consulting firm. Arteria works with large financial institutions around the world providing infrastructure for them to document and monitor deals with clients.

Staff Research Scientist and Research Lead, Google Deepmind

Shekoofeh (Shek) Azizi is a research lead and staff research scientist at Google DeepMind. She holds a PhD in Machine Learning for Health from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada. Her primary focus is bridging the gap between AI research and real-world clinical impact. She is particularly interested in designing and leveraging foundation models for novel biomedical application. Over the past few years, she has been leading a couple of major efforts in this area, including the moonshot project behind Med-PaLM and Med-Gemini, which represent Google's flagship medical large model.

Chief Marketing Officer, Coveo

Sheila Morin is Chief Marketing Officer at Coveo, a leading Quebec-based artificial intelligence company. Prior to joining Coveo in 2021, Ms. Morin was Director then Chief Marketing Officer for Le Groupe Cirque du Soleil, where she drove brand strategy, marketing initiatives, fan engagement, social media, customer experience, customer analytics, as well as advertising and content . Previously, she served as Senior Director at Danone from 2014 to 2017, after holding various positions at L'Oréal in Montreal and Paris from 2002 to 2014. With a career spanning more than 20 years, she brings in-depth expertise in B2B and B2C marketing, brand strategies, sales, and is recognized for its ability to accelerate business growth. Ms. Morin is also actively involved in Coveo's ESG program, Pledge 1%. She now sits on Loutec's Board of Directors, and has done so since December 2023.

Regional VP Quebec, ServiceNow

25+ year career in technology with marquee organizations like ServiceNow, Splunk, Check Point, and Bell Canada combined with his technical background makes Sébastien uniquely positioned to recommend strategies and support the customer's vision an initiatives serving as a trusted advisor. He excels at complex business negotiations and solving difficult business concerns. Area of the year awards. He is also a dedicated member and COX of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, preventing loss of lives and injuries through Search and Rescue (SAR) missions, and promoting safe boating activities by providing education, maritime patrols, and safety inspections of pleasure crafts. His main focus are: GenAI, Financial Services, Digital Transformation, Crisis management, Enterprise-wide risk management, Enterprise Sales, go-to-market strategies, Information Technologies, Public Sector, and Strategy.

Co-founder & CEO, Spellbook

Scott Stevenson is the CEO and co-founder of Spellbook, the leading legal software company that launched the first generative AI contract drafting tool in September 2022. Scott has a background in software engineering and has been building technology products for over 15 years.

Co-Executive Director, Jacaranda Health

Sathy Rajasekharan is the Co-Executive Director at Jacaranda Health, and oversees the organization's mission of delivering low-cost, sustainable solutions through public hospitals to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to joining Jacaranda Health, Sathy was a Senior Program Manager for the Drug Access and Health Financing teams of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and led CHAI’s work providing technical assistance to the Swaziland Ministry of Health. He has held previous positions as the Associate Director of the McGill University Centre for Biomedical Innovation (MCBI), where he helped develop a commercialization plan for health technologies. He was also the Associate Director of a translational research program at the Montreal Neurological Institute. Sathy holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from McGill University. 

AI & Climate Lead, Hugging Face

Sasha Luccioni is the AI ​​& Climate Lead at Hugging Face, a global startup in responsible open-source AI, where she spearheads research, consulting and capacity-building to elevate the sustainability of AI systems. Sasha is also a founding member of Climate Change AI (CCAI) and a board member of Women in Machine Learning (WiML), where she organizes events and serves as a mentor to under-represented minorities within the AI ​​community.

CEO, Videns

Sarah Legendre-Bilodeau has been working in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence for nearly 20 years. In 2018, she co-founded Videns, where she serves as the CEO. The company specializes in developing and deploying data and artificial intelligence solutions. Over the past few years, she has assisted several organizations in Canada and France in creating innovative and high-performing solutions based on data and AI.

Director, Center of Expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Analytics and Automation (CEIAAA), Ministère de la Cybersécurité et du Numérique du Québec

Creative Producer, Visiting Scholar, MIT

Sandra Rodriguez, is a creative director (VR/XR and AI) as well as a sociologist of emerging media. For the past 18 years, she has scripted, produced and directed feature-length documentaries, webdocs and VR, XR and AI experiences that have garnered numerous awards, including a Peabody, NUMIX awards and the prestigious Golden Nica at Prix Ars Electronica. She is also a UX consultant and UX lead for game studios, interactive media and renowned institutions such as Radio-Canada/CBC, ArsElectronica, Sodec, CPH:DOX and the United Nations. She founded and directed the Creative Reality Lab for 4 years, focusing on the future of non-fiction, and today extends her explorations from emerging media to fiction, the intersection of performing arts and dance with AI and large-scale, in situ immersive installations and exhibitions. She is a Sundance Institute Fellow and a MacArthur Foundation Fellow. She is also a visiting scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she inaugurated MIT's very first official course on immersive media creation: "Hacking XR".

Account Director, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt

Sami Cheref is a passionate professional in artificial intelligence and innovation, recognized for his skills in management, product development and leadership. Currently, he holds the position of account director in artificial intelligence at PROMPT, a support and fiduciary financing organization of the Ministry of the Economy, Innovation and Energy of Quebec. Sami holds a bachelor's degree from HEC Montréal, with a specialization in entrepreneurship and marketing. Before joining PROMPT, Sami experienced entrepreneurship in the technology and music fields for four years. It was through his company that he first worked on artificial intelligence projects.

Founder and CEO, Explorance

Samer Saab is the Founder and CEO of Explorance, a globally recognized leader in Feedback Analytics leveraged by organizations to collect and analyze workforce feedback and evaluations. Beyond machine learning and big data tech, Samer is passionate about helping organizations focus on where people's experiences converge with talent effectiveness to achieve business agility and support the professional journey of purpose, growth, and impact of their employees and students. Explorance works with 25% of the Fortune 100 companies and the world’s top Higher Education institutions. Samer continues to lead Explorance following 20 years of responsible growth and innovation.

CEO, BrainBox AI

Sam Ramadori oversees the execution of BrainBox AI’s growth-oriented business plan, leads the senior management team, and manages investor relations. As a sustainability enthusiast, he brings a passion for driving impactful change, particularly towards fighting the climate crisis.

Innovation Director, Solution BI

Romain Lopez assists his clients in migrating to cloud data platforms, helping them maximize value through new use cases, including those integrating artificial intelligence. With 14 years of experience in advanced analytics, he has a holistic view of data chains, covering acquisition, modeling, and valorization. His expertise enables him to effectively advise on AI integration to optimize decision-making processes and transform data into a powerful strategic asset.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Theory+Practice

Rogayeh Tabrizi, PhD is a tech leader helping Fortune 500 companies connect with their customers to create delight and value. Rogayeh studied her Master’s in Experimental Particle Physics and worked on the ATLAS Detector at CERN. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics, focusing on social and economic networks and game theory as a more effective way to engender positive change in the world. Rogayeh saw the need for large enterprises to understand their data to connect with their customers as individuals and do so meaningfully. So she founded Theory+Practice, a data product company uniquely pairing behavioural economics with state-of-the-art AI to enable enterprises to put their data to work.

Co-Host, BetaKit Podcast

Rob Kenedi is a leading voice, advisor, and coach in tech, driving conversations that shape the future of entrepreneurship and innovation. As the creator and host of Decelerator, Rob engages with entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem builders who are redefining the tech landscape by taking a different path. He also co-created and co-hosts the BetaKit podcast, where his insights on the Canadian innovation ecosystem have resonated with a broad audience and created impact since 2015. Rob’s thought leadership is grounded in significant leadership roles. As an executive at TWG, a premier digital product studio, he led its NYC expansion, and played a key role in its acquisition by Deloitte. As CEO of Endloop Studios, one of the first mobile companies, he launched a #1 game on the iTunes App Store. As an advisor and coach, Rob works with companies at key inflection points in their journey from pre-seed to scale-up to unblocking their growth via his extensive network and industry expertise.

PMO Manager, Process Mining & AI, Telus

Reza has deep expertise in leveraging advanced technologies like Robotic Process Automation, Process Mining, Task Mining, and Artificial Intelligence to drive impactful business transformation. He leads the implementation of Process Mining and Task Mining solutions at Telus, as well as its Center of Excellence for Process Intelligence. Reza has worked in various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, mining, telecommunications, and retail.

Co-Founder & CEO & Adjunt Professor, School of Medicine

Rene Caissie is an accomplished entrepreneur, researcher, and former surgeon, currently serving as the CEO and Co-Founder of Medeloop.ai, a company leveraging AI to revolutionize clinical research and trials. He is an Adjunct Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where he teaches entrepreneurship in Digital Health and mentors students in the Master of Science in Clinical Informatics Management program. Additionally, he is a lecturer at UCSF's Translational Medicine Program, addressing translational challenges in medicine. Rene also serves as a Venture Partner at OVO Fund.

Advisor in communications and research valorization, Intelligence and Data Institute (IID), Laval University

Coming from the media and communications sector, Raymond Poirier has served as communications and research development advisor at the Intelligence and Data Institute (IID) of Laval University since December 2019.

Co-Founder & CEO, Promise Robotics

Ramtin Attar is the CEO & Co-Founder of Promise Robotics; a pioneering Canadian AI startup that enables the building industry to harness industrialized robotic automation to exponentially increase production of sustainable housing. Prior to founding Promise Robotics, Ramtin was a Distinguished Research Scientist, a founding member of Autodesk Research, and Head of Autodesk Technology Centre in Canada.

Research Fellow, The Distributed AI Research Institute

Bio coming soon

Vice President, Standardization Services, Standards Council Canada

Dr. Bilodeau is Vice President, Standardization Services at the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), Canada’s national standards body and leading accreditation organization. His tenure with the SCC commenced in 2021 within the Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement Branch. He has been instrumental in the strategic amalgamation of two operational branches, enhancing internal synergy and ensuring the SCC’s global initiatives are in concert with Canada’s strategic priorities. In his current capacity, he provides corporate leadership and management for identifying and addressing critical issues to position standardization as a value-added instrument for achieving Canada’s economic, trade and regulatory priorities. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to SCC, with over 20 years of experience in executive management, strategic planning, operational development and delivery of partnerships, programs, and research activities.