AGENDA

TiECon Canada

Date

Nov 7, 2025

Date

Nov 7, 2025

Time

8:30 AM to 6 PM

Time

8:30 AM to 6 PM

08:30 AM - 09:15 AM

Registration, Networking and Hot Breakfast

09:15 AM - 09:35 AM

Immigrant Entrepreneurs Award

Mark Sutcliffe

Mayor - City of Ottawa

Mark Sutcliffe

Mayor - City of Ottawa

09:35 AM- 09:45 AM

Welcome Remarks

Joshua Smith

Partner - Welch LLP

Joshua Smith

Partner - Welch LLP

09:45 AM - 10:25 AM

Panel: Made in Ottawa: Entrepreneurs in Focus

Dipak Roy

Founder & Exec Chairman - D-TA Systems

Dipak Roy

Founder & Exec Chairman - D-TA Systems

Nazim Ahmed

Co-Founder & CEO - Creative Layer

Nazim Ahmed

Co-Founder & CEO - Creative Layer

Kalai Kalaichelvan

CEO - EION

Kalai Kalaichelvan

CEO - EION

Dr. Kumanan Wilson

CEO - Bruyère Health Research Institute

Dr. Kumanan Wilson

CEO - Bruyère Health Research Institute

Sonya Shorey

President & CEO - Invest Ottawa

Session Moderator

Sonya Shorey

President & CEO - Invest Ottawa

Session Moderator

10:25 AM - 10:55 AM

Keynote: AI Revolution Unveiled: Redefining High-Stakes Applications

Rajini Anachi

CEO & President - AVAWATZ

Rajini Anachi

CEO & President - AVAWATZ

10:55 AM - 11:15 AM

Networking Break

11:15 AM - 11:55 AM

Keynote: Turning Chaos into Opportunity: Thriving as an Entrepreneur in Uncertain Times

Scott Stirett

Entrepreneur, Author and Founder - Venture for Canada

Scott Stirett

Entrepreneur, Author and Founder - Venture for Canada

11:55 AM - 12:30 PM

Keynote: From CIO to CEO: Former Tesla CIO’s Journey in Building a $4B Startup

Jay Vijayan

Founder & CEO - Tekion Corp.

Jay Vijayan

Founder & CEO - Tekion Corp.

Upasana Sharma

President - TiE Toronto

Session Moderator

Upasana Sharma

President - TiE Toronto

Session Moderator

12:30 PM - 01:15 PM

Hot Lunch and Networking

01:15 PM - 01:30 PM

Partner and Sponsor Session

01:30 PM - 01:45 PM

Blitz Scaling and aiSalon; AI and Art of Being Human

Jeffrey Abbott

Founding Partner - Blitzscaling Ventures

Jeffrey Abbott

Founding Partner - Blitzscaling Ventures

01:45 PM - 02:30 PM

Keynote: The Future of Humanity - Case Studies Across AI, Robotics, SpaceTech, & Longevity

J. Skyler Fernandes

Founder & Chairman - Venture University

J. Skyler Fernandes

Founder & Chairman - Venture University

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM

The State of AI: What’s Real, What’s Next, and What Entrepreneurs Must Know

Niraj Mathur

Co-Founder - Blumind

Niraj Mathur

Co-Founder - Blumind

Cecilia Dones

Founder - 3 Standard Deviations

Cecilia Dones

Founder - 3 Standard Deviations

Ryan Hanley

Founder & CEO - Taskd.ai

Ryan Hanley

Founder & CEO - Taskd.ai

Katrina German

CEO - Ethical Digital

Katrina German

CEO - Ethical Digital

Vaibhav Luthra

CRO - GSTS

Session Moderator

Vaibhav Luthra

CRO - GSTS

Session Moderator

03:15 PM - 03:40 PM

Networking Break

03:40 PM - 04:20 PM

AI at Your Fingertips: Practical AI Tools for Entrepreneurs and how to embed AI in your enterprise

Jay Singh

President, CEO - Casper Studio

Jay Singh

President, CEO - Casper Studio

Chris Melnick-MacDonald

Director of AI - CGI

Chris Melnick-MacDonald

Director of AI - CGI

04:20 PM - 05:05 PM

Funding the Future: What Investors Are Betting on Next

Jeffrey Abbott

Founding Partner - Blitzscaling Ventures

Jeffrey Abbott

Founding Partner - Blitzscaling Ventures

Charles Lespérance

Partner - Celesta Capital

Charles Lespérance

Partner - Celesta Capital

Rachel Zimmer

Co-Founder & CEO - Simple Ventures

Rachel Zimmer

Co-Founder & CEO - Simple Ventures

Moien Giashi

Principal - GreenSky Ventures

Moien Giashi

Principal - GreenSky Ventures

Mark Lawrence

President - NorthCrest Partners

Session Moderator

Mark Lawrence

President - NorthCrest Partners

Session Moderator

05:05 PM - 05:10 PM

Closing Remarks and Door Prizes

05:10 PM - 06:00 PM

Networking Reception

Event agenda

Meet out sponsors who help to bring this think live

Time

Day 1 : Main Conference

09.30-10.30 AM

Opening Remarks

Welcome to the AIcron Tech Summit. Kick off the day with an introduction from the event organizers and a sneak peek of what's in store.

10.30-11.30 AM

Keynote Address: Revolutionizing the Future with AI

By Dr. Emma Parker, Chief AI Scientist at InnovateX Labs. Explore the transformative impact of AI on industries and society.

Dr. Emma Parker

CEO, Zecon AI

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12.30-01.30 AM

Panel Discussion: AI in Action: Real-World Applications

A lively discussion on how AI is being implemented in sectors like healthcare, finance, and logistics, with industry experts.

Sara Williams

AI Strategist, InnovateTech

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Ravi Singh

Lead AI Engineer, MedTech Solutions

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James Turner

Senior Data Scientist, Quantum Analytics

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Emily Roberts

Director, AI Applications

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Main Day

Day 2 : Deep Dive Sessions

09.30-10.30 AM

Morning Networking Coffee

Catch up with fellow attendees over coffee before diving into another exciting day of learning.

11.30-12.30 PM

Keynote Address: The Intersection of AI and Blockchain

By John Mitchell, Co-Founder & CEO at AI Solutions Corp. Understand how AI and blockchain can work together to create innovative solutions.

John Mitchell

Co-Founder at AI Corp

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John Mitchell

Co-Founder at AI Corp

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2.30-04.30 PM

Panel Discussion: AI and Automation in Industry 4.0

Panelists explore how AI-powered automation is driving the future of manufacturing and supply chain.

Dr. Lisa White

Chief Innovation Officer, TechFlow

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Mark Johnson

Director, AI Solutions, RoboTech

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Priya Patel

Head, Digital Transformation

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David Collins

VP, Automation & Robotics

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Sumup

Day 3 : Networking Day

09.30-11.30 AM

Workshop: Driving ROI with Data

Learn how businesses can use AI to optimize operations, increase profitability, and drive growth.

02.30-03.30 PM

Fireside Chat: The Future of AI in Consumer Products

Join Olivia Reynolds, Principal Engineer at AlphaTech, as she discusses the role of AI in creating personalized consumer experiences.

Olivia Reynolds

Engineer at Alpha Tech

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Olivia Reynolds

Engineer at Alpha Tech

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04.30-05.30 PM

Closing Remarks & Thank You

A final wrap-up of the AIcron Tech Summit, with acknowledgments to all speakers, sponsors, and attendees. Looking forward to seeing you next year!

Registration

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