Transforming our Cities for the Future
June 28, 2022
Reimagining how we build, live and work within our cities
By combining its strengths in AI research and discovery, advanced medical discovery and digital government, the region can lead the world in using AI to improve people’s lives.
Ontario has the opportunity to focus its formidable resources in machine learning, biotechnology and computational medicine to accelerate discovery and applied innovation. This will drive exciting breakthroughs in drugs, genomics, precision medicine and management of health resources to benefit the world.
But to do that, we must understand precisely where we lead and advance targeted investments in technology, partnerships and the attraction of human talent to lead health care’s AI revolution.
Join us at The Data Effect in Toronto to be at the nexus of AI and health to help keep Canada a leader in public health care.
PRESENTED BY
SPEAKERS & GUESTS
Stephanie McCabe
Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning & Economy, City of Edmonton
Eric Wolfe
Partner, KPMG Canada, Global Cities Lead (Americas)
Bill Murphy
Senior Partner, ESG KPMG Canada
Paul Jankowski
CEO, Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission
Eric DesRoche
Sr. Manager Infrastructure Strategy, AEC Design, AutoDesk
Venkatesh Gopal
Shared Mobility Consultant, Movmi
Kristina Verner
Vice President Strategic Policy & Innovation, Waterfront Toronto
Amarjeet Sohi
Mayor, City of Edmonton
Alia Dharssi
Deputy Editor, Asparagus Magazine & Consultant, Sustainability Solutions Group
Marc Andrew
Co-Founder, CityAge
PROGRAM
Anchor Welcome & Introduction
Opening Presentation by Mayor Amarjeet Sohi from the City of Edmonton
Panel Discussion: Trends Building Our Urban Future
Cities are grappling with three defining transformations all at once: digitization, the energy transition, and rapid urbanization. How are Canadian cities experiencing these changes? This session will explore the major challenges they’re confronting, the solutions they’re finding, and what the next twenty years will look like.
- Stephanie McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning & Economy, City of Edmonton
- Eric Wolfe, Partner, KPMG Canada, Global Cities Lead (Americas)
- Eric DesRoche, Sr. Manager Infrastructure Strategy, AEC Design, AutoDesk
- Panel Host: Alia Dharsi, Deputy Editor, Asparagus Magazine & Consultant, Sustainability Solutions Group
Presentation by Bill Murphy, Senior Partner, ESG, KPMG Canada
Fireside Chat on the Waterfront Toronto Case Study
- Kristina Verner, Vice President Strategic Policy & Innovation, Waterfront Toronto
- Host: Marc Andrew, Co-Founder, CityAge
Panel Discussion: Building Mobility into Cities
Cities’ transit systems and infrastructure are central to building a more sustainable, equitable, accessible, and smart future. How are cities rebuilding their transit to better serve residents while reaching climate goals?
- Paul Jankowski, CEO, Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission
- Venkatesh Gopal, Shared Mobility Consultant, Movmi
- Panel Host: Naomi Parness, Founder, KPW Communications
Session Close