Conferences

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 3 session 5 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

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Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Alexandra Harbour (US)
Founder & Chair, Venture Climate Alliance

Rachel Barr
CEO & Founder, Climate Tech Propel

Devin Carsdale
Sustainable Procurement Lead, Bristol Myers Squibb

Martina Otto
Head of Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat, UNEP

James Connelly
CEO, My Green Lab

Susanne Olbrisch (US)
Climate Policy Specialist, UNDP

Rohini Kohli
Senior Advisor, Adaptation Planning & Policy, UNDP

Natalia Linou
Deputy Director, HIV & Health, UNDP

Nicki Becker
Climate Communicator & Activist, Jovenes por el Clima

Mwanahamisi Singano
Director, Policy, WEDO

Cristina Coc
Policy & Advocacy Coordinator, Indigenous Peoples Rights International

Larry Lawrence (US)
VP, Sustainable Finance, ICE

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 3 session 4 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Angela Hultberg
Global Sustainability Director, Kearney

Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Matt Bullivant (UK)
Director of Sustainability & ESG Strategy, OakNorth

Diolu Tobechukwu Prosper
Co-founder, Lincgreen Prospect & Climate Justice Advocate

Finn Ross
Director, Climate Action Company

Mikael Karlsson (SE)
Associate Professor Climate Change Leadership, Uppsala University

Hikaru Hayakawa
Executive Director, Climate Cardinals

Beatriz Triani Cherem
Researcher, Columbia Global Center Rio

Jonathan Banks (US)
Global Director, Methane, Clean Air Task Force

Diana Ürge-Vorsatz
Vice Chair, IPCC

Cecilia Lindén (SE)
Co-founder & climate strategist, GoClimate

Simon Zadek
Executive Director, NatureFinance

Simon Henzell-Thomas
Global Director of Climate & Nature, Ingka Group

Heather Reams
President, CRES – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions

Marika Palmér Rivera
Research officer, LO – Swedish Trade Union Confederation

Ludovic Voet
Confederal Secretary, ETUC

Marcela Porto
Global Director of Communications & Sustainability, Suzano

Valerie Hickey
Global Director for Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy (ENB), World Bank

Johan Falk
CEO & Co-founder, Exponential Roadmap Initiative

Martina Otto
Head of Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat, UNEP

Mats Pellbäck Scharp (SE)
Chair, We Don’t Have Time

Anna Blomstergren (SE)
Head of sustainability, Handelsbanken Financing

Dr. Maria Neira
Director, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health, World Health Organization

Sean Maguire (UK)
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Clean Air Fund

Gonzalo Muñoz (CL)
High Level Climate Action Champion of Chile COP25 & Founder, Ambition Loop

Isabella Lövin
Chairperson of Stockholm Environment Institute, Former Swedish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Environment and Climate.

Patrick Kiarie (KE)
Representative of We Don’t Have Time Kenya

David Olsson (SE)
COO & Co-Founder, We Don’t Have Time

Christina Carlmark (SE)
Partnership Manager, We Don’t Have Time

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 3 session 3 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Henrik Tegnér
EVP Strategy and Sustainability, AFRY

Sarah Woodfield
Active Ownership Manager: Biodiversity Engagement Lead, Schroders

Andy Howard (UK)
Global Head of Sustainable Investment, Schroders

Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Berliana Yusuf
Senior Analyst, Climate Policy Initiative

Mariel Vilella
Global Climate Program Director, GAIA

Niklas Kaskeala
Public Affairs Manager, Oatly

Charlotte Morton OBE
Chief Executive, World Biogas Association

Hugh Garnett
Senior Programme Manager, Real Assets, IIGCC

Johan Falk
CEO & Co-founder, Exponential Roadmap Initiative

Malin Baltzar
Group Sustainability Lead, Stegra

Sofie Ohlsson
International Coordinator, PUSH Sverige

Lea Obermüller
Project Coordinator, Climate Cardinals

Jessika Trancik
Professor, MIT

Christian Thomsen
President, Alfa Laval North East Asia

Yanjing Zhu
Director of Water Resource Department, IVL

Dr. Lola Woetzel
Senior Partner Emerita, McKinsey & Co.

Qinyi Xu (CN)
Researcher, Peking University

Chenchen Yao (CN)
Director, Head of ESG, Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.

Al Gore (US)
Former Vice President, United States

Priya Bhullar
COO & Co-founder, Planboo

Tiana Jakicevich
Pacific Treaty Champion, Fossil Fuel Treaty

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 3 session 1 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Sabina Assan
Coal Mine Methane Analyst, Ember

Dan Barry
CEO, Peak Carbon

Claire Wigg
Head of Climate Performance Practice, Exponential Roadmap Initiative

Anna Hall
Head of Public Affairs Energy Division, Alfa Laval

Dorothy Lan Mei
Project Manager, Global Energy Monitor

Paul Ekins OBE (UK)
Professor of Resources and Environmental Policy, Institute for Sustainable Resources, University College London

Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Karin Svensson
Chief Sustainability Officer, Volvo Group

Annika Ramsköld (SE)
Chief Sustainability Officer, Vattenfall

Dr. Arunabha Ghosh (IND)
Founder-CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

Giulio Berruti
Director, Climate, BSR

Mats Pellbäck Scharp (SE)
Chair, We Don’t Have Time

Steven Moore (UK)
Head of Climate Action, GSMA

Ana Rocha (BR)
Global Plastics Director and Executive Director, GAIA and Nipe Fagio

Dr. Leslie Adogame (NG)
Executive Director, SRADev, Nigeria

Soledad Mella (CL)
President, ANARCH

Benedict Jasper Simon Lagman (PH)
President, Zero Waste Cities Network PH

Maxine Ghavi
Executive Vice President & Head of Europe, Hitachi Energy

Amy Reggers
Regional Programme Specialist, Gender and Climate UN Women

Fithriyyah Iskandar
Member, UN Women’s 30 For 2030 Network

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 2 session 4 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Catherine Stewart
Ambassador for Climate Change, Government of Canada

Sean Kidney (AU)
CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

Mattias Frumerie (SE)
Climate Ambassador & Head of Delegation to the UNFCCC, Sweden

Ivan Frishberg (US)
Chief Sustainability Officer, Amalgamated Bank

Aditi Maheshwari
Managing Director, Climate Action Implementation, C40 Cities

Madeleine Gilborne (SE)
Vice President Energy Division, Alfa Laval

David Radermacher (DE)
Vice President Sustainability & Climate, E.ON SE

Julie Segal (CA)
Senior Program Manager, Climate Finance, Environmental Defence Canada

Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Anderson Lee
Research Associate, World Resources Institute

Martina Otto
Head of Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat, UNEP

Staffan Stymne
Co-founder & CEO, T.Loop

Thomas Møller (DK)
President Energy Division, Alfa Laval

Martin Rohner (CH)
Executive Director, Global Alliance for Banking on Values

Farrukh Shad
Head of Sustainability Business, APMEA, Schneider Electric

Jacco Minnaar (NL)
Chief Commercial Officer, Triodos Bank

Christian Møller-Holst (DK)
CEO & Founder, Goodwings

Arve Johan Andresen
Investor & Board Member, Goodwings

Amiera Sawas (GB)
Head of Research and Policy, Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

Holger Klaassen
Director Corporate Energy & Climate Affairs, Aurubis AG

Deborah Ramalope
Director, ReNew2030

Hajar Khamlichi
North Africa Director, PIE

Abby Hopper
President & CEO, SEIA

Debapriya Dutt
Director Projects, South & Southeast Asia, EARTHDAY.ORG

Tibor Stelbaczky
Principal Adviser on Energy Diplomacy, EEAS

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 2 session 3 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Tomás de Oliveira Bredariol
Energy Analyst, IEA

Johan Falk
CEO & Co-founder, Exponential Roadmap Initiative

Sriram Rajagopal
Head of Climate & Air Pollution, Inter IKEA Group

Jennie Cato
Head of Public Affairs and Partnerships, Scania CV

Emma Stewart (US)
Netflix Sustainability Officer

David Hayman (UK)
Campaign Director, Make My Money Matter

Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Deniz Ozkil
Banks & Climate Campaigner, BankTrack

Lord Adair Turner
Chair, Energy Transitions Commission

Jane Eisenhardt
Engagement & Acceleration Manager, Race to Zero

Takeshi Kuramochi
Senior Climate Policy Researcher, NewClimate Institute

Camila Fernandez
Expert Peer Review Group Manager, Race to Zero, Climate Champions Team

Abby Hopper
President & CEO, SEIA

Giulia Ferrini
OGMP 2.0 Manager, IMEO

Pete Kronowitt
Singer, Songwriter, Activist & Board Member

Arianna Griffa
Senior Policy Manager – Global Advocacy, IIGCC

Viviane Romeiro
Director of Climate, Energy and Sustainable Finance, CEBDS

Rick Duke
Deputy Special Envoy for Climate, U.S. Department of State

Sharon Wilson
Director, Oilfield Witness

Durwood Zaelke
President, IGSD

David Kanter
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, New York University

Martina Otto
Head of Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat, UNEP

Nina Macpherson (SE)
Chair Ecocide Law Alliance Foundation

Fredrik Nilzén (SE)
Head of Sustainability, Scania

Perla Martínez
Urban Climate Action Manager, Tecnológico de Monterrey

Takashi Yamanishi
EVP CSSO, Fujitsu Limited

Karma Barfungpa (UK)
Head Of Operations, tve (Television for the Environment)

Seyran Khalilli
Program manager, New Women Connectors

Surina Narula (UK)
Founder/CEO, Filmistan

Mark Brownstein
Senior Vice President, Energy Transition, Environmental Defense Fund

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 2, session 2 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Jakob König
Sustainable finance expert and Head – Fair Finance Guide, Sveriges Konsumenter

Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Martina Otto
Head of Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat, UNEP

Stefania Abakerli
Coordinator, CH4D, The World Bank

Joakim Byström
CEO, Absolicon

Marcelo Mena
CEO, Global Methane Hub

Zubin Bamji
Manager, GFMR, The World Bank

Faig Mutallimov
Head of Environmental Policy Division, Ministry of Ecology & Natural Resources, Azerbaijan

Originally aired on September 18, 2023

Originally aired on September 18, 2023

 

The panel discussion on “The Future of Crypto: Regulatory Uncertainty and the Path Forward” at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2023 focused on the current state of cryptocurrency regulations, the path forward for the industry, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The panelists discussed their views on the regulatory landscape in the US, the progress made in other jurisdictions, the need for transparency and investor protection, the impact of regulations on profitability, and the future of the industry. While there is optimism about the direction of the industry and the potential for regulatory clarity in the future, there is also a recognition of the challenges and the need for collaboration between regulators and industry players.

 

Breakthrough in US regulatory landscape:

• Brad Garlinghouse of Ripple believes that there has already been a breakthrough in the US regulatory landscape, especially with recent court rulings regarding the SEC’s case against Ripple and Grayscale.
• He sees the need for Congress to take action to provide further clarity and regulation for the industry.

Impact of regulations on the market dynamics:

• Hong Fang of OKX highlighted the impact of regulations on market dynamics, particularly in jurisdictions like Hong Kong, where strict regulations limit the number of tokens that can be traded.
• The panelists discussed the need for clarity and unanimous guidance at the federal level in the US to drive market growth and attract institutional investors.

Building trust and accountability in the industry:

• Panelists emphasized the importance of building trust and accountability in the industry through transparency, customer protection, and responsible engagement with regulators.
• They discussed the role of technology in enhancing transparency, such as the use of proof of reserves to ensure the backing of assets and the importance of secure custody solutions.

The role of regulation in fostering innovation:

• The panelists acknowledged the need for regulation to protect investors and foster innovation. However, they also highlighted the challenge of striking the right balance to avoid stifling the growth and development of the industry.
• They emphasized the importance of new rules that address the unique characteristics of blockchain technology and digital assets, rather than applying existing rules designed for traditional finance.

Outlook on the Bitcoin spot ETF and other developments:

• The panelists shared their perspectives on the Bitcoin spot ETF and its potential approval in the US. While they acknowledged the increasing likelihood of its approval, they also highlighted the current regulatory stance and the need for more progress in regulatory clarity.
• They discussed the potential impact of a Bitcoin spot ETF on the market, including increased liquidity and institutional investor participation.

Looking ahead:

• The panelists expressed optimism about the future of the industry and the potential for progress in regulations.
• They highlighted the importance of continuous engagement with regulators, focusing on technology-driven solutions, and the need for industry-wide agreement on fundamental regulatory frameworks.
• They also discussed the potential for major developments in the stablecoin business, layer-2 scaling solutions, and the balance between transparency and privacy in the industry.

Speakers

Brad Garlinghouse

CEO

Ripple

Hong Fang

President

OKX

Mike Belshe

Co-Founder and CEO

BitGo

Annabelle Droulers

TV Reporter

Bloomberg

 

Originally aired on September 18, 2023

Balaji Srinivasan

Founder, Investor, and Author

thenetworkstate.com

Keynote

 

Balaji Srinivasan, the Founder, Investor, and Author of The Network State, discusses the possibility of starting new countries as a continuation of the entrepreneurial spirit seen in the creation of companies, communities, and currencies. He introduces the concept of a network state, which is a decentralized country similar to how Bitcoin operates as a decentralized currency. Srinivasan explains that a network state is a distributed country with a population, income, and real estate footprint spread around the world but unified conceptually. He argues that it is possible to start new countries by building traction and eventually attaining diplomatic recognition. Srinivasan highlights the value of network states for individuals seeking alternative options to failed states and the potential profitability of such ventures.

 

The concept of a network state

• A network state is a decentralized country that is distributed around the world but unified conceptually.
• It has the population, income, and real estate footprint of a traditional nation-state but is not bound to a specific physical location.

Building a network state

• Starting with a small group of people, a network state can gradually grow by recruiting more individuals and coordinating activities.
• Crowdfunding, purchasing properties together, and building a cohesive crypto tribe are some examples of how network states can be formed.

The size of network states

• A network state with a population of 1.7 million people would fall within the range of small countries.
• Most countries have populations of less than 10 million people, with many having less than one million.

Attaining diplomatic recognition

• With sufficient traction and persistence, network states can obtain diplomatic recognition from other countries.
• By inking deals and forming partnerships, network states can establish their legitimacy and gain recognition over time.

The need for network states

• Network states provide alternative options for individuals facing problems such as inflation, riots, and food shortages in their current countries.
• They cater to both the powerless, who seek a way out of failed states, and the power users who want to push boundaries and create pro-technology states.

The profitability of network states

• Network states have the potential to monetize on a per-person level, offering services such as Discord subscriptions and rent.
• By materializing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), network states can create value for users and foster a sense of community.

 

Originally aired on September 18, 2023

Arthur Hayes

Co-Founder

BitMEX

Originally aired on September 18, 2023

The panel discussion titled “Beyond Satoshi: Defining the Meta on Bitcoin” at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2023 explored the current state and future of Bitcoin. The panelists discussed the lack of innovation and adoption of Bitcoin in recent years, the need for dynamism in Bitcoin’s evolution, and the importance of maintaining the resilience of the blockchain while incorporating useful features from other chains. They highlighted the role of layer twos and side chains in scaling Bitcoin and the need for more experimentation and innovation in the ecosystem. The panel also discussed the declining block subsidy and the challenge of increasing fees to sustain Bitcoin’s security. The importance of nation-state adoption of Bitcoin was emphasized as a significant milestone, and the future milestone of introducing ZK rollups on the Bitcoin blockchain was suggested.

Bitcoin dynamism: Panelists discussed the need for dynamism and innovation in Bitcoin’s evolution, emphasizing its conservative approach to maintain the resilience of the blockchain while incorporating useful features from other chains like layer twos and side chains.

Challenges of ossification: There was a discussion on the resistance to change in Bitcoin and the emergence of a new Bitcoin culture focused on building and innovation. The panelists highlighted the importance of embracing change and considering empirical reality to ensure Bitcoin’s success.

Solutions to declining block subsidy: The panelists discussed the challenge posed by the declining block subsidy and the need to find solutions to ensure the security of the blockchain. Ideas included recycling coins that haven’t moved in 10 years into the block subsidy and creating synthetic stablecoins based on Bitcoin.

Bitcoin adoption and culture: The panelists emphasized the need for Bitcoin to regain its status as a source of innovation and experimentation. They highlighted the importance of new qualitative uptake for Bitcoin through projects like Ordinals and Stacks, which are bringing a new culture of builders to the Bitcoin ecosystem.

ZK rollups on Bitcoin: The panelists discussed the potential implementation of ZK rollups on the Bitcoin blockchain and the need to frame the conversation around the original vision of Bitcoin, which embraced the use of zero knowledge proofs to scale the chain and verify computation on side chains.

Next milestone for Bitcoin: The panelists identified the introduction of ZK rollups as a critical milestone for Bitcoin, as it would prove that Bitcoin can continue to upgrade itself and unlock a significant design space. They also highlighted the importance of bringing more speculative games to Bitcoin, such as NFTs and options futures, to drive adoption.

Eric Wall

Blockchain Researcher

Nic Carter

General Partner

Castle Island Ventures

Muneeb Ali

Co-Creator

Stacks

Dan Held

Educator

Bitcoin

Alok Vasudev

Managing Partner

Standard Crypto

Moderator

Originally aired on September 18, 2023

Jake Brukhman

Founder

CoinFund

Jamie Burke

Founder and CEO

Outlier Ventures

Illia Polosukhin

Co-Founder

NEAR Protocol

Alex Blania

Co-Founder and CEO

Tools for Humanity / Worldcoin

Richard Muirhead

Managing Partner

Fabric Ventures

Moderator

Originally aired on September 18, 2023

The Token2049 panel discussion on Web3 Gaming and the Path Towards an Open Metaverse featured speakers who discussed their motivations for integrating web3 technology into gaming and the potential impact it could have on the industry. The speakers highlighted the importance of digital property rights, true ownership of in-game assets, and the ability to prove the authenticity of items in an increasingly fake online world. They expressed optimism about the growing excitement in the Asian region, particularly in countries like Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong, where there is a strong entrepreneurial culture and forward-thinking approach to adopting web3 technologies. The panelists also emphasized the need for financial literacy and the belief that web3 gaming can help bring financial education to the next generation. Overall, the panelists were excited about the future of web3 gaming and predicted that the next 12-24 months will see the launch of higher quality games and an increase in the number of existing web2 companies entering the space.

Why integrate web3 technology into gaming?

The core thesis of digital property rights and true ownership remains unchanged.

The evolution of web3 gaming has changed in terms of utility but not in underlying principles.

Historical abuses by gaming companies have led to a desire for true ownership and financial engagement by players.

Excitement in the Asian region

• Asian countries like Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong have a strong entrepreneurial culture and forward-thinking approach to web3 adoption.
• Financial literacy and perspectives on capitalism in these regions contribute to the excitement for web3 gaming.
• East Asian regulators, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, are embracing web3 and providing a friendly framework for its development.

Challenges and opportunities of web3 gaming in different markets

• Adverse regulatory environments in some countries, like Korea, have not deterred excitement for web3 gaming.
• Western game development companies are hedging their bets by exploring web3 while Asian game studios see an opportunity to lead the way.
• Once a successful web3 game emerges, Western game developers will be forced to catch up.

Implications of higher quality games and the influx of web2 companies

• The underlying infrastructure needs to manage the sudden shock of higher quality games and the integration of web2 companies.
• The easy onboarding process and interoperability of assets in web3 games will attract a wider range of players.
• The ability to own in-game assets and the potential for financial gain will drive innovation and the creation of ancillary businesses.

Innovations in gameplay and unified progression systems

• The focus on mid-core games and quick iterations will lead to experimentation and the discovery of new business models.
• Unified progression systems, like the axi experience points in Axie Infinity, will deepen the emotional connection players have with their in-game assets.
• Interoperability and collaboration between game developers will result in unique gaming experiences and asset utilization.

Positive outlook and future developments

• Building IP in a bear market allows for experimentation and the creation of a loyal player base.
• The release of high-quality games and the growth of the web3 ecosystem will attract more mainstream players.
• Financial literacy and the benefits of true ownership in web3 gaming will drive adoption and change player behavior.

Yat Siu

Co-Founder and Executive Chairman

Animoca Brands

Daniel Alegre

CEO

Yuga Labs

Aleksander Leonard Larsen

Co-Founder and COO

Axie Infinity

Robbie Ferguson

Co-Founder and President

Immutable

Joseph Lloyd

Gaming Team

Delphi Digital

Moderator

Originally aired on September 18, 2023

Haider Rafique

CMO

OKX

Moderator

Daniel Ricciardo

F1 Driver

Scuderia AlphaTauri

Scotty James

Professional Snowboarder

Four-Time Olympian

Recorded on June 29, 2023

The finalists of the greatest startup competition in the world take to Centre Stage to battle it out for the title of 2023 PITCH champion.

MEET OUR JUDGES

• Wesley Chan from FPV Ventures
• Mary D’Onofrio from Bessemer Venture Partners
• John Ruffolo from Maverix Private Equity

SPEAKERS

Wesley Chan

Co-founder & Managing Partner
FPV Ventures

 

Mary D’Onofrio

Partner
Bessemer Venture Partners

 

John Ruffolo

Founder & Managing Partner
Maverix Private Equity

 

Casey Lau

Co-Host
Web Summit

 

Stephanie Curcio

Co-Founder & CEO
NLPatent

 

Ron Glozman

CEO
Fractionum

 

Azrah Manji-Savin

CEO & Co-Founder
Syzl

Recorded on June 29, 2023

AI is going to be the most transformational tool of our lifetimes. What are the risks and the opportunities? Inflection co-founder and CEO – and DeepMind co-founder – Mustafa Suleyman asks if humanity is prepared, and explains why millions of us might soon have a personal AI.

SPEAKERS

Mustafa Suleyman

Co-founder & CEO
Inflection AI

 

Gideon Lichfield

Global Editorial Director
Wired

Recorded on June 29, 2023

The winner of the greatest startup competition in the world takes to Centre Stage to be crowned 2023 PITCH champion.

SPEAKERS

Casey Lau

Co-Host
Web Summit

 

Mary D’Onofrio

Partner
Bessemer Venture Partners

 

John Ruffolo

Founder & Managing Partner
Maverix Private Equity

Recorded on June 29, 2023

TikTok content has started to dominate across social media platforms. But how can you engage viewers in less than a minute? Join TikTok sensation Michael Le to discover how to grab a TikTok audience and what makes a video pop on the platform.

SPEAKERS

Michael Le

Creator, Youtuber, Tiktoker, Co-founder
Joystick

 

Subrata De

Global Head of News, Progamming and Development
VICE

Recorded on June 29, 2023

Natural language sits at the heart of human intelligence. It is the unique skill that unambiguously separates us from other species and provides a window into how our minds process the world. As we continue to equip machines with the ability to understand and respond to language, people are beginning to realize the full potential of this technology. In this session, Cohere founder and CEO Aidan Gomez joins author and political commentator Stephen Marche to discuss the importance of the next 18 months for AI, and to explore how the technology will propel an intellectual workforce revolution – similar to how the steam engine propelled an industrial revolution more than 100 years ago.

SPEAKERS

Aidan Gomez

Co-founder & CEO
Cohere

 

Stephen Marche

Author & Political Commentator

Recorded on June 29, 2023

Was 2022 a hiccup or a turning point for the world of Web3? In this session, discover how far away a user-owned economy is, find out what has been holding back mass adoption, and explore where crypto goes in a post-FTX era.

SPEAKERS

Yat Siu

Co-founder & Executive Chairman
Animoca Brands

 

Bryan Pellegrino

Co-founder & CEO
LayerZero Labs

 

Li Jin

Co-founder & General Partner
Variant

 

Akash Pasricha

Reporter
The Information

Recorded on June 29, 2023

Get ready for an eye-opening exploration of the trials, triumphs, and time-intensive nature of hardware development. From mind-bending circuits to supply chain showdowns, this session uncovers it all, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the extraordinary effort behind every tech revolution.

SPEAKERS

Blake Resnick

Founder & CEO
Brinc Drones

 

Tessa Lau

Founder & CEO
Dusty Robotics

 

Jordan Fisher

Co-founder & CEO
Standard AI

 

Harry McCracken

Global Technology Editor
Fast Company

Recorded on June 29, 2023

From the boardroom to the family dinner table, AI is dominating conversations far and wide. As companies incorporate AI into their products, how can they ensure they do so responsibly? As the co-founder of Grammarly – a company whose core product has been powered by artificial intelligence for more than a decade – Max Lytvyn understands the importance of applying such technology. In this session, find out what it takes to build a long-lasting AI SaaS company without ethical compromises.

SPEAKER

Max Lytvyn

Co-founder
Grammarly

Recorded on June 29, 2023

What is Canada’s place in the worldwide tech ecosystem? Join three integral members of the tech community in Canada to find out.

SPEAKERS

Douglas Soltys

Editor-in-Chief
BetaKit

 

William Johnson

Senior writer
Canadian Tech Journal

 

Melissa Allen

Executive Director
League of Innovators

 

Sunil Sharma

Managing Director
Techstars Toronto

Recorded on June 29, 2023

When global funds freeze, unicorns drop in valuation and startups scramble to navigate through the downturn. How have priorities shifted for founders and investors? What will become the new metrics for a successful tech story? Join this session to find out.

SPEAKERS

Christina Cacioppo

Co-founder & CEO
Vanta

 

Jai Das

Co-founder, President & Partner
Sapphire Ventures

 

Frederic Lardinois

Editor
TC

Recorded on June 29, 2023

Meet the pitch doctors! In preparation for the PITCH final, learn some of the dos and don’ts of pitching from founders who have raised US$130 million between them this year and an investor whose job it is to assess a startup based on their pitch. What hot tips can these experts pass on? Let’s hope the finalists backstage are paying attention.

SPEAKERS

Philip Kelvin

Co-founder & CEO
Tranch

 

Kimberlie Le

Co-founder & CEO
Prime Roots

 

Wendy Xiao Schadeck

Partner
Northzone

 

Brett Chang

CEO
The Peak

Recorded on June 29, 2023

One of the most vibrant and quickly expanding economic sectors right now is healthtech. Join this session to find out where the majority of financing pouring into the sector is likely to go.

SPEAKERS

Michelle Longmire

Co-founder & CEO
Medable

 

Cathy Gao

Partner
Sapphire Ventures

 

Anjalee Khemlani

Senior Reporter
Yahoo Finance

Recorded on June 29, 2023

ClassDojo and Superhuman are no flash-in-the-pan companies. Their CEOs, Sam Chaudhary and Rahul Vohra, have gone against the grain of ‘move fast and break things’, in favor of deliberate, compounding growth that has resulted in two of the largest, most passionate user communities on the planet. In this session, learn how they’ve applied long-term strategic thinking to everything from finding investors and top talent, to product strategy and brand-building.

SPEAKERS

Sam Chaudhary

Co-founder & CEO
ClassDojo

 

Rahul Vohra

Founder & CEO
Superhuman

Recorded on June 29, 2023

One of the biggest stories in tech this year was the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, with much debate over the root causes. But the important questions remain – what will be the long-term ripple effects of the collapse, and how can it be ensured that something like this never happens again?

SPEAKERS

Wesley Chan

Co-founder & Managing Partner
FPV Ventures

 

Nigel Morris

Co-founder & Managing Partner
QED Investors

 

Nisha Patel

Senior Business Reporter
CBC

Recorded on June 29, 2023

As changing consumer needs and economic pressures have led retailers to rethink their supply chain models, Shein’s agile approach offers a unique solution to the problem of ever-changing production demands. How did the global fashion and lifestyle brand build a future-proof supply chain to meet the demands of tomorrow’s customers? Join this session to find out.

SPEAKERS

Peter Pernot-Day

Global Head of Strategy & Corporate Affairs
Shein

Recorded June 29, 2023

2023 has brought many curveballs – including mass layoffs, an economic downturn and the explosion of generative AI – to the tech industry. Join Siemens’ Peter Koerte, Nylas’ Christine Spang and OutSystems’ Patrick Jean as they discuss how they lead their technical teams in such a pivotal time in tech.

SPEAKERS

Peter Koerte

Chief Technology & Strategy Officer
Siemens

 

Christine Spang

Co-founder & CTO
Nylas

 

Patrick Jean

CTO
OutSystems

 

Pandora Dewan

Science Reporter
Newsweek

Recorded on June 28, 2023

SPEAKERS

Sarah Wayne Callies

Actor, Director & IRC Ambassador
International Rescue Committee

 

Tony Conrad

Partner
True Ventures

 

Zachary Karabell

Founder
The Progress Network

Recorded on June 28, 2023

It’s time for a marketing masterclass. Join this session as industry experts discuss the trends of tomorrow.

SPEAKERS

Sairah Ashman

CEO
Wolff Olins

 

Josh Richards

Founder & Chairman
CrossCheck Studios

 

Jonathan Yaffe

Co-founder & CEO
AnyRoad

 

JD Durkin

Anchor
TheStreet

Recorded on June 28, 2023

Our planet’s future depends on solutions from every industry around the world. In this session, innovators that are leading the way in food and energy – Perfect Day and Pristine Sun – discuss how they view humankind’s shared path forward, and explore how rising to the challenge is bringing companies together across industries and geographies.

SPEAKERS

Ryan Pandya

Co-founder & CEO
Perfect Day

 

Troy Helming

Founder & Chair
Pristine Sun

 

Daisy Dunne

Special Correspondent
Carbon Brief

Recorded on June 28, 2023

Shopify COO Kaz Nejatian explores the latest technologies – including AI, mobile and community commerce – enabling brands to connect with customers in authentic ways, even while competing in a crowded retail market that has ever-changing consumer demands.

SPEAKERS

Kaz Nejatian

COO & VP of Product
Shopify

 

Kia Kokalitcheva

Technology & VC Reporter
Axios

Recorded on June 28, 2023

Airbnb is built on trust. On a given night, a population nearly the size of Toronto stays in people’s homes around the world via the platform. In this session, Airbnb’s trust and safety leaders talk about the ongoing work to help ensure guests sleep well with Airbnb.

SPEAKERS

Tara Bunch

Global Head of Operations
Airbnb

 

Naba Banerjee

Director of Trust & Safety
Airbnb

 

Amy Bernstein

Editor
Harvard Business Review

Recorded on June 28, 2023

Finding a co-founder for your startup is one of the most critical business decisions you’ll ever make. The co-founder dynamic can make or break a startup, and a solid founder is the first thing that early-stage investors look for. So what makes a good founder? Join this session to find out.

SPEAKERS

Tanis Jorge

Founder
The Cofounder’s Hub

 

Edith Yeung

General Partner
Race Capital

 

Meti Basiri

Co-founder & CEO
ApplyBoard

 

Guilherme Ravache

Media Columinst
Valor Econômico

Recorded on June 28, 2023

Speed has always been a top priority for businesses in today’s fast-paced market. With the increasing prevalence of AI and automation, the ability to exert control over your brand and processes has become more important than ever. In this session, Jasper AI co-founder and CEO Dave Rogenmoser – in conversation with Wired global editorial director Gideon Lichfield – explores how AI is changing the fundamentals of marketing strategy, and dives into why businesses need to prioritize control alongside speed in order to thrive in an AI-enabled world. Join Dave and Gideon to get actionable insights on how to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of AI-driven marketing.

SPEAKERS

Dave Rogenmoser

Co-founder & CEO
Jasper

Gideon Lichfield

Global Editorial Director
Wired

Recorded on June 28, 2023

The market across US tech sectors is becoming increasingly volatile. What would the country’s neighbour to the north do differently? Join this session to explore the next chapter of Canadian tech.

SPEAKERS

François-Philippe Champagne

Minister of Innovation, Science & Industry
Government of Canada

Jeff Shiner

CEO
1Password

Michelle Zatlyn

Co-founder, President & COO
Cloudflare

Jon Erlichman

Anchor
BNN Bloomberg

Recorded on June 27, 2023

What’s the next killer app? How will AI change our connected future? When – and in what key industries – will 5G and augmented reality’s promise show? Are there cybersecurity dangers the more software-defined our automobiles become? AT&T CTO Jeremy Legg and technology influencer Marques Brownlee answer these questions and more.

SPEAKERS

Marques Brownlee

YouTuber & Podcaster

 

Jeremy Legg

CTO
AT&T

 

Martine Paris

Tech Contributor
Forbes

Recorded on June 27, 2023

SPEAKERS

Marija Radulovic-Nastic

CTO
Electronic Arts

Harry McCracken

Global Technology Editor
Fast Company

Recorded on June 27, 2023

Xanadu is on a mission to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. If the Canadian company is successful in this mission, what might it mean for day-to-day life? Founder and CEO Christian Weedbrook explores.

SPEAKERS

Christian Weedbrook

Founder & CEO
Xanadu

Callum Williams

Senior Economics Writer
The Economist

Recorded on June 28, 2023

AI has already transformed many aspects of how we live our lives. In the coming years, it has the potential to drive one of the greatest social, economic and scientific transformations in history. Join Google DeepMind chief business officer Colin Murdoch to discover how the AI research lab is progressing towards a world in which artificial intelligence tech helps solve the biggest challenges facing humanity.

SPEAKERS

Colin Murdoch

Chief Business Officer
Google DeepMind

Recorded on June 27, 2023

In this panel session, 1Password CEO Jeff Shiner and GeoComply co-founder and CEO Anna Sainsbury explore the intersection of cybersecurity and fraud prevention, discussing whether creating a robust defence against modern threats is possible.

SPEAKERS

Anna Sainsbury

Co-founder & CEO
GeoComply

Jeff Shiner

CEO
1Password

Sam Sabin

Cybersecurity Reporter
Axios

Recorded on June 27, 2023

Friend or foe? With generative AI offering more possibilities for work automation, data personalization, software integrations and more, how will it work hand in hand with SaaS aficionados? Join Glean CEO Arvind Jain and Ada co-founder and CEO Mike Murchison to find out.

SPEAKERS

Mike Murchison

Co-founder & CEO
Ada

Arvind Jain

CEO
Glean

Leo Schwartz

Reporter
Fortune

Recorded on June 27, 2023

Humankind is just now discovering the full possibilities of generative AI’s impact on industry, society and the global economy. In this session, GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke unveils first-of-its-kind research – co-authored with Harvard professor Marco Iansiti – that explores the economic impact of generative AI and the benefits of AI-powered developer tools.

SPEAKERS

Thomas Dohmke

CEO
GitHub

Recorded on June 27, 2023

Borders shouldn’t be barriers to accessing the best talent available. And yet, historically, startups and growing businesses have been boxed in by geographical limits in hiring. This session showcases a new service that will help growing companies of every size hire the best employees, globally.

SPEAKERS

Josh Reeves

Co-founder & CEO
Gusto

Lauren Kolodny

Co-founder & Managing Partner
Acrew Capital

Traci Mabrey

General Manager
Factiva at Dow Jones

Recorded on June 28, 2023

Join Unity CMO Carol Carpenter for an explainer on the unique opportunities and challenges of marketing in the metaverse, and an exploration of strategies for creating immersive and engaging experiences that drive results in this emerging landscape.

SPEAKERS

Carol Carpenter

CMO
Unity

JD Durkin

Anchor
TheStreet

Recorded on June 28, 2023

To automate a task reliably, it’s necessary to understand the solution first… or is it? Does AI free us to create groundbreaking solutions or are such notions mere hype? What does it mean to automate beyond human expression? What are the opportunities and dangers involved? Which jobs is AI designed to automate, and will those careers disappear? How does data fit into the story, and where does AI bias come from? In this session, Google chief decision scientist Cassie Kozyrkov talks about how to navigate new technological frontiers in order to approach AI safely and responsibly for a brighter future.

SPEAKERS

Cassie Kozyrkov

Chief Decision Scientist
Google

Recorded on June 28, 2023

Our group round winners take to Centre Stage for the semi-final of PITCH.

Each of the 10 semi-finalists will have three minutes to pitch their businesses. Our judges will then deliberate and choose three finalists to battle it out in the PITCH final.

Meet our judges:

– David Meltzer from David Meltzer Enterprises

– Dan Grimm from AT&T

– Geena Jackson from Bears’ Lair

– Jai Das from Sapphire Ventures

– Kassandra Linklater from Frontier Collective

– Matt Biilmann from Netlify

– Peter Pernot-Day from Shein

– Shalini Rao from TCV

– Silvina Moschini from Unicoin

SPEAKERS

David Meltzer

Founder & CEO
David Meltzer Enterprises

 

Dan Grimm

Head of New Product Development
AT&T

 

Geena Jackson

Executive Producer, Creator & Core Judge
Bears’ Lair

 

Peter Pernot-Day

Global Head of Strategy & Corporate Affairs
Shein

 

Jai Das

Co-founder, President & Partner
Sapphire Ventures

 

Kassandra Linklater

Co-founder & COO
Frontier Collective

 

Matt Biilmann

Co-founder & CEO
Netlify

 

Silvina Moschini

Founder, Chairwoman & President
Unicoin

 

Shalini Rao

Partner
TCV

 

Azrah Manji-Savin

CEO & Co-Founder
Syzl

 

Kulwant Singh Yadav

CEO
Cuckoo Financial

 

Amy Lorincz

CEO
Vope Medical

 

Sherry Shannon-Vanstone

President & CEO, Founder
Profound Impact

 

Ron Glozman

CEO
Fractionum

 

Stephanie Curcio

Co-Founder & CEO
NLPatent

 

Vera Belazelkoska

Director of Programs
Ulula

 

Dr. Karolina Valente

CEO & CSO
VoxCell BioInnovation Inc.

 

Winston Morton

CEO
Climative

 

Chloë Ryan

CEO & Founder
Acrylic Robotics