Past AGENDA

7th Annual Summit on October 24th - 25th, 2023
The Boulevard Club, Toronto

The following is a past agenda for our previous summit.

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All times in EST (Eastern Standard Time)

DAY 1 DAY 2
DAY 2
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October 25, 2023
8:55 am

Recap by Chair

Dr. Harith Abdulsattar

Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Transportation and Logistics
McMaster University
Moderated by:

DAY 2
|
October 25, 2023
9:30 am

Keynote: Smart City Revolution: Unlocking the Potential of IoT & AI

  • Intelligent Transformation via IoT and AI
  • How IoT and AI is shaping the future of intelligent cities

Brian Sweet

Director Global Strategic Alliances
Convergint
Moderated by:

DAY 2
|
October 25, 2023
10:00 am

Panel: Provincial, City, Municipal

  • How intelligent government works?
  • Redefining roles and responsibilities
  • Who is driving intelligent cities?
  • Responsibilities v.s. accountability

Maimunah Jaffar

Director Lead Technology & Innovation
Iskandar Regional Development Authority, Malaysia

Burcu Özdemir

Coordinator of Smart / Intelligent Transportation Systems
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
Moderated by:

Jenny Alfandary

President and CEO | Board Director | Professor
DAY 2
|
October 25, 2023
10:30 am

Virtual: Keynote: Advancing Technology in the Workplace

Jocelyn Baker

Acting Public Service Commissioner
Government of Manitoba
Moderated by:

DAY 2
|
October 25, 2023
11:00 am

Panel: Reimagining Downtowns 2023

Justin Ratcliffe

Economist & Research Analyst
ICTC

Giulio Cescato

Director of Planning and Urban Design
City of Markham
Moderated by:

Hifazat "Faz" Ahmad

President
Intelligent Cities Summit
DAY 2
|
October 25, 2023
11:30 am

Panel: Defining Intelligent Cities vs Intelligent Growth

  • What does it mean?
  • Standardizing the foundation
  • Understanding definitional differences and similarities

Jake Rudolph

CAO
City of Nanaimo

Justin Ratcliffe

Economist & Research Analyst
ICTC
Moderated by:

Jostran Lamontagne

VP Sales & Marketing
Dimonoff
DAY 2
|
October 25, 2023
12:00 pm

Panel: Intelligent Mobility

  • Decoding elements of smart mobility
  • Transportation, autonomous vehicles, public transit

Sharon Fleming

Director, Calgary Transit
City of Calgary

Heather McGeer

Research and Policy Analyst
ICTC
Moderated by:

Mike Melinyshyn

CFO, Director of Corporate Services & Innovation
Town of Innisfil
DAY 2
|
October 25, 2023
12:30 pm

Innovation Showcase: Considering Sustainability over Price Driven Decisions

  • Cyber attacks: Should we reevaluate our technology purchasing strategies?
  • Guidelines for adopting new technology for physical security
  • Why product’s scalability and lifecycle leading to greater sustainability over time?

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Sophie Laplante

Business Development Manager
AXIS Communications
Moderated by:

DAY 2
|
October 25, 2023
12:40 pm

Innovation Showcase: Demystify Smart Cities: Snags and Solutions

Jatin “Jay” Talreja

Founder & CEO
Viaanix Inc.
Moderated by:

DAY 2
|
October 25, 2023
2:00 pm

Panel: Accessibility & Inclusion 2023

  • Creating equitable leadership 
  • Opportunities for women, minorities to lead
  • Reimagining culture and leadership 
  • Living vision and mission statements
  • Bridging the gaps for a liveable community
  • Why representation matters

Visha Sukdeo

Associate General Counsel
Toronto Transit Commission

Rory Burke

Director, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Government of Ontario
Moderated by:

Philip Rizcallah

Chief Executive Officer
Accessibility Standards Canada
DAY 2
|
October 25, 2023
2:45 pm

Panel: Does Size Matter?

  • Is intelligent municipality exclusive to cities?
  • Small to mid-sized municipalities 
  • Is being a small blessing in disguise?

Dwight Dibben

CAO
Forestburg, Alberta

Gordon More

Executive Director
Southeast Techhub, City of Estevan

Rebecca Carvalho

Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Town of Caledon
Moderated by:

Don Barry

Principal, Global Asset Management Practice
FAHM Technology Partners
DAY 2
|
October 25, 2023
3:15 pm

Panel: Case Files: Tech and Climate Impact

  • Climate-neutral regulations
  • Right ways to drone deliveries and smart driving
  • Lessons from international practitioners

Gordon More

Executive Director
Southeast Techhub, City of Estevan
Moderated by:

Marianna Marysheva

City Manager
City of Livermore

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