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CATHIE WOOD, RICH MULHOLLAND OR SORAYA FOULADI…
WE REVEAL THE FIRST SPEAKERS AT MTL CONNECT
We’ve been telling you about our event MTL connect: Printemps numérique de Montréal for months now, and we’ve been so excited to introduce you to some of the digital industry’s leading figures who will be part of this edition.
Here are 10 of the +300 Speakers who will be present from October 12 to 17 for the third edition of MTL connect, which will take place in a hybrid format.
Cathie WOOD, CEO, ARK Investment, USA
With over 40 years of experience in identifying and investing in innovation, Cathie founded ARK to focus solely on disruptive innovation while adding new dimensions to research. Through an open approach that spans sectors, market capitalizations, and geographies, Cathie believes ARK can identify large-scale investment opportunities in public markets resulting from technological innovations centered on DNA sequencing, robotics, artificial intelligence, energy storage, and blockchain technology.
Dr. Hossein RAHNAMA, CEO, Flybits, Canada
Dr. Hossein Rahnama is a recognized figure in ubiquitous and pervasive computing. His research explores artificial intelligence, mobile human-computer interaction, and the effective design of contextual services. In 2012, Hossein was recognized by MIT Technology Review as one of the world’s top innovators under 35. Hossein has 30 publications and 10 patents in the field of ubiquitous computing. He is the founder and CEO of Flybits, a contextual services company that enables businesses to unify disparate data sources and create highly personalized customer experiences.
Dr. Parin SOMANI, Academic Researcher, HRDC Visiting Faculty, India
Dr. Parin Somani is an independent academic, educator, international motivational speaker, and author. She holds five doctorates and has four world records, including the “world’s thickest book.” She has hosted over 146 sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic, presenting her research and building bridges between international societies. Parin has traveled to over 70 countries worldwide to bring about positive change. Parin is also the recipient of several international awards.
François NAUDE, CEO, Super Teacher, South Africa
François Naude’s expertise in evolutionary biology and science education earned him the national teacher’s award in South Africa. He wrote his entire PhD in just 8 months while under the threat of a contractual and marital weapon. He has trained over 1,400 teachers in five years and launched two startups. He shares his knowledge of science, software, and school leadership with business leaders and school principals so they can transform their institutions into superhero headquarters.
Hanne FUGL ESKJAER, Ambassador of Denmark to Canada
Her Excellency Hanne Fugl Eskjær has been the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Canada since 2019. Prior to her appointment, Ambassador Eskjær served as Ambassador for the Arctic and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Bangladesh and held various positions within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including in Syria, the Czech Republic, and the United Nations mission in New York.
In February 2021, the Danish government presented a new strategy for Denmark’s Tech Diplomacy 2021-2023. This strategy outlines Denmark’s tech diplomacy and its three strategic priorities: responsibility, democracy, and security. As part of this strategy, the Embassy of Denmark in Ottawa was selected as a member of a network of Danish embassies and missions that work to strengthen Denmark’s global advocacy in technology in collaboration with close allies such as Canada.
Kosta PERIC, Executive Director, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Belgium
Kosta Peric is also Deputy Director of Financial Services for the Poor and leads the team responsible for digital payments. From governance to technology to business models—from ideas to architecture and development—he oversees the strategy and grants to provide digital payment solutions to the poor. The countries he currently focuses on are Nigeria, Indonesia, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.
Philippe BEAUDOIN, CEO and Co-founder, Waverly, Canada (Quebec)
Philippe Beaudoin is a former Google engineer who returned to Montreal a year ago to co-found Waverly AI, a new startup driven by the belief that putting people at the center can help us harness recent advances in AI and enable us to combat the toxicity creeping into the information distribution systems that connect us.
Before Waverly, Philippe also helped create the Montreal-based specialized company Element AI.
Rich MULHOLLAND, CEO, Missing Link, South Africa
After giving talks in over 30 countries across six continents, Richard Mulholland, who became a rock-and-roll entrepreneur, knows firsthand the impact memorable presentations can have. That’s why he works with executives and speakers worldwide, helping them deliver unforgettable presentations that engage audiences and generate revenue.
He is the founder of the presentation company Missing Link and has written three books: Legacide, Boredom Slayer, and Story Seller.
Rob HIGH, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, IBM, USA
Rob High is responsible for the architecture and technical strategy for offerings that will enable a new generation of edge computing—where work is placed close to where data is produced and actions are taken. Prior to this role, he was the Chief Technology Officer of IBM Watson, responsible for defining IBM’s technical strategy and vision for leadership in AI. Rob is recognized as a global technical leader and was named an IBM Fellow in 2008 for his pioneering work in service-oriented architecture (SOA) and his leadership on WebSphere.
Soraya FOULADI, CEO, Jara, USA
Soraya Fouladi is an international entrepreneur who leads a multinational team to achieve Jara’s goals: empowering children in underserved communities to access quality education anytime, anywhere.
Her invention is a solar-powered and hand-cranked educational device that allows children to access offline educational content aligned with the school curriculum. This innovative combination of hardware and software can mimic a workbook, a personal tutor, or even a textbook.
And this is just the beginning, as more than 300 Speakers will be present to introduce you to today’s and tomorrow’s digital trends.
Don’t wait any longer and book your ticket today!