Join us to celebrate the official launch of the new Innovation UBC hub at Robson Square.
The evening includes a panel discussion on the risks and rewards of big data, the entrepreneurship @UBC Venture Showcase and the opportunity to connect during an informal networking reception.
Space is limited. RSVP required.
4:50 pm: Doors open
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm: Panel discussion:
Big Data, High Stakes: Understanding the risks and rewards
With an ever-increasing reliance on big data in almost all that we do, how can we ensure that the benefits outweigh the potential risks? Our panel brings together thought leaders from BC industry, academia, and the public sector to delve into this crucial issue. What are some of the social, health, economic and environmental benefits? How do we deal with potential risks and ethical issues as data users and as private citizens?
Panelists
- Sally Aitken
UBC Professor in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, studying the population, conservation, and ecological genetics and genomics of forest trees - Taylor Owen
UBC Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Global Affairs, Senior Fellow at the Columbia Journalism School and the founder and publisher of OpenCanada.org - Sara Weinstein
Data Scientist at Boeing Vancouver Labs - Stephen Wu
Manager of Economic Development at the City of Surrey
Moderator
Gail Murphy
Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Computer Science professor, the University of British Columbia
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: entrepreneurship @UBC Venture Showcase & Reception
Welcoming Remarks
Professor Santa J. Ono
President & Vice-Chancellor, the University of British Columbia
Engage with some of UBC's newest life sciences, technology and social impact startup companies involved in entrepreneurship@UBC support programs and HATCH, an on-campus incubator for UBC technology ventures.
Our new downtown Vancouver space provides an easier way to access the Innovation UBC network. Make connections during our informal reception.