| | | | | 1:00PM – Welcome & Opening Messages | | JoeAnne Hardy | Brett Bailey | Glenn Laverty | President
WBM TECHNOLOGIES | Vice-President
WBM TECHNOLOGIES | President & CEO
RICOH CANADA |
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| | 1:15PM – OPENING KEYNOTE – The Data-Driven Experience | | Shane Battier |
2012 & 2013 NBA Champion
Vice President, Analytics & Basketball Development, MIAMI HEAT |
| Dubbed the “No-Stats All-Star” by “Moneyball” author Michael Lewis, Shane Battier shares his incredible story, from his initial discovery of the power of data as a player, to his experience in converging performance and technology, using the data around us to give anyone the tools to become a champion. |
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| | 2:00PM – INSIGHTS PANEL – The Hypothesis of Artificial Intelligence |
A discussion led by Lixar, one of Canada’s premier data and AI companies, focusing on the real stories and lessons learned as technology is fueling team performance and customer experience, while uncovering previously unseen paths and opportunities that are changing our roles, capabilities, and what’s possible.
Discussion hosted by |
| Emmanuel Florakas | | President & CFO, LIXAR |
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| 2:30PM – DATA AS A RESOURCE – Launching A Data-Driven Transformation |
| A fireside chat between two Western Canadian operations, both of whom hold global leadership positions, and both of whom are now mining and exploring data as one of their most valuable resources in shaping the future of their organizations. |
| Todd Antill | | Senior Director, Information Technology, NUTRIEN |
| Mark Leach | | Vice President, Business Technology Services, CAMECO CORPORATION |
| JoeAnne Hardy | | Fireside Chat Host, President, WBM TECHNOLOGIES |
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| | 3:15PM – INNOVATION CASE STUDIES – Heroes & Outcomes |
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| | THE POWER OF PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS in the Journey to a Self Healing Print Environment |
| Jeremiah Brinkworth | | Team Lead, Client Services & Service Desk, ENERPLUS |
| Mary Ann Yule | | President, HP CANADA |
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| SHIFTING FOCUS FROM TECHNOLOGY TO PEOPLE in Facilitating Office365 Adoption |
| Jemal Kobussen | Director, Information Systems & Technology, & The Blue Cross Champions Team
SASKATCHEWAN BLUE CROSS |
| Kevin Peesker | | President, MICROSOFT CANADA |
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| FIGHTING FOR LIVES Through a Data-Driven Emergency Link Center |
| Sameer Hasham | | Director of Information Technology, STARS AIR AMBULANCE |
| Andre Valliquette | | National Channel Chief, DELL CANADA |
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| | 3:45PM – EMBRACING THE SKILLS GAP – A Course for the Future |
| An inspirational journey from youth science camps, to customized curriculums, post-secondary success, first jobs, and reshaped roles in technology. In the face of new challenges, an exciting fabric of support and advancement is emerging across the west. |
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| | 4:15PM – SUMMARY KEYNOTE – An Incredible Place to Be | | Kevin Peesker |
| President, Microsoft Canada |
| Our host Kevin Peesker will wrap up Connection 2020 with a motivational keynote, bringing the messages of the day together into an inspirational perspective on the opportunity we have, and the moment in time we find ourselves in together. |
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| | 5:00PM – TCU Place Gallery Main Floor | | TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE GALA |
| Engage with friends and colleagues over food and drinks, and experience over 40 stations featuring the technology that is powering the data-driven experience. |
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| | 8:00PM – Holiday Inn Saskatoon Downtown | | THE DELL EMC AFTER PARTY |
| Celebrate together and build connections across this amazing community of colleagues, partners, and friends. |
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