Fortune Global Forum 2018

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Fortune Global Forum 2018

October 17th, 2018

Toronto, Canada

 

9:00 AM

PIONEERING AI INNOVATION: THE VIEW FROM CANADA

By 2030, artificial intelligence is expected to increase global GDP by 14%, making AI the biggest commercial opportunity in today’s economy. Canada is emerging as a global leader in this field; the government is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in AI and relaxing immigration rules to attract top talent in the sector. Startups and tech giants are taking notice and expanding their offices to the north. Where does Canada stand in the global AI race? Why should businesses look to Canada as a place to jump-start their AI strategy? A conversation on Canada’s potential to lead global AI innovation.

 

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Canada

Steve Irvine, Founder and CEO, Integrate.ai

Raquel Urtasun, Head of Advanced Technology Group, Uber; Co-founder, Vector Institute

Moderator: Andrew Nusca, Fortune

 

Photograph by John Lehmann/Fortune

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