Emerging Tech
Alberta is a hotbed of emerging technology, from the Internet of Things to Machine Learning and everything in between. Our entrepreneurial spirit and grit combine with top talent and technology to redefine what our world will look like - today and tomorrow.
Whether you’re curious how emerging tech is playing a role in the future of Alberta or the IoT revolution happening right in our backyard, this curated list of Collisions YYC guests will be sure to spark your curiosity, help you unpack the latest trends and make sense of where our province is headed.
Jeff LaFrenz
Alberta is the center of technology innovation. With the emergence of so many new technologies like augmented reality, mixed reality, and the Metaverse, our province is leading the way. Some of the most forward-thinking entrepreneurs are innovating with these technologies to create a better future for all of us. Listen to Jeff LaFrenz as he explains these new technologies.
Bill Roberts
In-person shopping is a sensory experience that online shopping struggles to match. And shoppers face many barriers when they’re looking for the perfect product. Nobal Technologies has developed innovative search, view, select and buy technology to help retailers overcome their challenges. Learn how this tech is helping shoppers - and contributing to ESG!
Rick Makos
Rick Makos has plenty of experience in digital transformation and big data with his company, Marcavel, but he is also with AltaML. Rick will help you understand how machine learning can transform any industry and how Alberta is leading the way.
James Lochrie
Investors help by delivering advice and acting as a voice of reason for the producers and inventors of the world. James Lochrie helps unpack the emerging technology here in Calgary and how his team at Thin Air Labs is working hard to invest into the companies driving our future.
Naseem Bashir
Naseem and his team at Williams Engineering are transforming the construction industry. They pivoted from data gatherers to data strategists and successfully adopted technology like AI and ML not to do things differently but to do different things. You’ll learn how emerging technology can be applied to even the most traditional of industries.
Kevin Crowe
Kevin Crowe, Co-Chair of the Alberta IoT Centre of Excellence, is on a mission to make our province of Alberta the hub for IoT technology. In order to do so, Alberta IoT is collaborating with local companies to advance IoT technologies within Alberta while increasing exposure of the IoT industry, technologies & advantages. Get key insights on IoT in this episode.
Dan Giurescu
Blockchain has the power to help companies reduce risk. Dan Giurescu, CEO of Credivera, explains how blockchain helps companies with data verification, as well as protecting user privacy. Credivera also offers solutions that enable companies to store personal information securely and transparently verify the identity of the user.
Cory Janssen
Cory knows Edmonton and Calgary are global Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning leaders. Still, there's one commonality that Cory sees between innovators and makers in each city: they're all looking elsewhere. Why? Cory thinks it's because our top talent has their eyes set elsewhere. We need to join forces to keep them here.
Brenda Beckedorf
"In the future, everything will be connected," Brenda declares. The Alberta IoT Association was founded by businesses rooted in this industry with one mission: to make Alberta a global IoT hub. Learn how Alberta IoT is working hard to advance our province as a tech leader for a connected future.
Terry Rock
Terry shares that the responsibility comes with being a leader of Calgary, specifically on how a digital transformation can lay the groundwork. Terry's mission is to bring everyone together—digital entrepreneurs, thinkers, and the general public—to build the next economy.
Ghada Nafie
Ghada is a passionate engineer who is applying her knowledge of nanotechnology to real-world problems. In this episode, she will share with us how she takes theoretical research and applies it to lithium mining. You will understand how nanotechnology extracts lithium, which may spark some ideas for leveraging this technology in other industries.
Dr. Steve Liang
Many industries can be improved with IoT technology. Firefighting, oil and gas, and HVAC are just a few examples. Alberta is a primary hub for IoT development thanks to ecosystems like Alberta IoT. Dr. Liang spent half a year in Silicon Valley, learning from experts and bringing that knowledge back to Alberta. He believes that IoT and Alberta’s high-tech workforce is building next-generation industries in our backyard.