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6th Edition – AI & WELL-BEING
CANADA-ITALY FORUM ON
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
NURTURING OUR WELL-BEING WITH AI
CENTRE MONT-ROYAL
MONTRÉAL, CANADA
Nurturing our Well-Being with AI
October 28th – 31st , 2024
The 6th edition of the Canada-Italy Forum on AI promises to be an exceptional gathering of thought leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders from both Canada and Italy, aiming to showcase the transformative impact of AI on well-being across multiple dimensions.
The Forum will explore how AI, including generative AI, can enhance the well-being of individuals, businesses, cities, and regions. Discussions will cover well-being related to health, spanning preventive to therapeutic care for individuals and communities, as well as the roles of various stakeholders. Additionally, the Forum will address well-being in different contexts, from familial settings to broader environments such as neighborhoods, workplaces, cities, and territories.
The Canada-Italy Forum on AI is more than just an event; it is an ongoing initiative designed to foster connections and opportunities between innovative ecosystems in Canada and Italy. By bringing together R&D centers, start-ups, companies, clusters, and institutions, the Forum promotes collaboration, innovation, and the adoption of AI solutions that contribute to sustainable and inclusive well-being.
Location : Centre Mont-Royal – 2200 Mansfield St, Montreal, Quebec H3A 3R8
preliminary program
October 28, 2024
9:00am - 4:30pm
Market Learning for participating Italian start-ups
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Welcome Cocktail for Speakers, Panelists and Italian Delegation
October 29, 2024
7:45am
Registration and Coffee
8:30am - 9:00am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Master of Ceremonies: Enrico Cremonese
OPENING REMARKS
- Carmine D’Argenio – Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada
- S.E. Andrea Ferrari – Embassy of Italy in Canada
- Her Excellency Elissa Golberg – Embassy of Canada to Italy (video)
- Valérie Poulin – Ville de Montréal
- Marco Favia – CTE Calliope / Comune di Taranto
- Marco Saladini – Italian Trade Agency
- Maria Mangiocavallo – Scotiabank – Official Presenter of the 2024 Forum
9:00am - 9:30am
Speech by The Honorable François-Philippe Champagne - Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
9:30am - 10:15am
National and Bilateral Strategies
Opening remarks :
- Onorevole sottosegretario Giorgio Silli – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy (video)
- Julien Billot – Scale AI
An update on the economic importance of AI and its role in society – creating positive impacts for all.
Moderator : Félix Corriveau
Panel – Testimonials :
- Fabrizio Falchi – Information Science and Technologies Institute (ISTI) – CNR Pisa
- Sandy Hanna, Office of the Chief Science Advisor
- Anne Nguyen – Conseil de l’innovation du Québec
- Mario Nobile – Director General of AGID
10:15am - 10:30am
Coffee Break & Networking
10:30am - 11:00am
Large Investments to Accelerate AI Development - Including Generative AI
- Assessora Paola Salomoni – Region of Emilia-Romagna (video)
- Assessore Alessandro Delli Noci – Region of Apulia (video)
Italy and Canada are investing significantly in infrastructure, new technologies, and transferring applied research to businesses. This session will showcase examples, results, and emerging opportunities, focusing on generative AI, PPPs, and technology transfer to SMEs.
Moderator : Félix Corriveau
Panel – Testimonials :
- Adrienne Crampton – McGill university – HBHL Project
- Stéphane Carpentier – IVADO
- Roberta Turra – CINECA
11:00am - 12:30pm
Panel Discussion : AI & Well-Being
Opening remarks :
- Julie Couture Research Director MSSS Quebec
How artificial intelligence, encompassing both traditional and contemporary AI, can positively impact well-being across various levels: individuals and communities, buildings, cities, and large territories.
Introductory Keynotes: Our Well-being as a Multidimensional Challenge
Moderator: Pietro Leo – IBM Italia
Keynote Speaker :
- Alberto Sanna – Research Center for Advanced Technology in Health & Well-Being – San Raffaele University Hospital
Panel – Impact of AI
Panel – Testimonials :
- Susanna Esposito – Università di Parma
- Sophie Fallaha – CEIMIA
- Nancy Laramée – IVADO
- Steve Johnston – MindfulTech Institute
- Gianluigi Riccio – CDO Meditech
Panel – Managing New and Old Risks
Moderator: Marie-Pierre Habas-Gérard – Confiance IA
Panel – Testimonials :
- Sébastien Gambs – Canada Research Chair in Privacy-preserving and Ethical Analysis of Big Data
- Hon. David Lametti – Fasken
- Avv. Pierluigi Perri – Studio Chiomenti
12:30pm - 2:15pm
Luncheon Conference with Dr. Fabrice Brunet, Montreal Health Innovation District (QIS) & University of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM)
Keynote Speaker :
- Dr. Fabrice Brunet – President and CEO of the Montreal Health Innovation District (QIS) / Associate Vice-Rector for Health Sciences Development at University of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM)
2:45pm - 4:30pm
Track 1 : Our Health: Well-being of Individuals and Communities (simultaneous)
How can artificial intelligence benefit the health of individuals, communities, and organizations? What role does AI play in processes related to health, preventive care, diagnostics, and therapeutics in our communities?
Moderator : Frank Béraud – Montréal InVivo
Rapporteur : Brigadier General Roberto Mazzolin
Keynote Speaker :
- Joseph Cafazzo – University Health Network
Panel – Testimonials :
- Michael Bidu – MIND Therapeutics
- Feliciana Catino – Comune di Taranto – Progetto CALLIOPE
- Elisa Ficarra – University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- Catherine Lunardi – Genaiz
- Anne Nguyen – Conseil de l’innovation du Québec
- Felice Vitulano – MedisDIH
2:15pm - 4:30pm
Track 2 : Our Territories: Well-being of our Cities and Territories (simultaneous)
How to leverage AI in the various contexts in which we live: family, neighborhood, work, and communities.
Moderator : Denis Leclerc – Canadian Cleantech Alliance
Rapporteur : Pierre-Philippe Lortie
Keynote Speaker:
- Rodolfo Sardone – ASL Taranto, Progetto CALLIOPE : From One Health to Urban Health
Panel – Testimonials :
- Marcello Dorian Donzella – Dante EDIH
- Enzo Francesca – Includia
- Daniela Iasillo – Planetek Italia
- Daniel Lavinskas – CITERA
- Ali Motamedi – Adapt/ÉTS
- Sam Ramadori – BrainBox AI
- Silvia Rossi – Clust-ER Build
4:30pm - 4:45pm
Coffee Break & Networking
4:45pm - 5:15pm
Wrap-up Day 1
Wrap-up of panels :
- Brigadier General Roberto Mazzolin
- Pierre-Philippe Lortie
Closing Remarks:
- Laurence Fouquette-L’Anglais – Délégation du Québec en Italie
- Enrico Pavone – Consulate General of Italy in Montréal
- Francesco Biondi Morra di Belforte – ICCC
October 30, 2024
7:45am
Registration and Coffee
8:30am - 9:15am
Horizon Europe - New Emerging Opportunities
Moderator : Enrico Cremonese
Speaker :
- Luigi Scarpa de Masellis – Delegation of the European Union to Canada
Testimonials :
- Ilaria Bortone – Horizon Eu in practice: MISTRAL project experience
- Valentina Bugani – IRCCS Meldola
- Sauro Vicini – Cluster Health
10:15am - 10:30am
Coffee Break & Networking
10:30am - 12:00pm
Working Group 1 : Individuals and Communities (simultaneous)
Moderator : Pietro Leo – IBM Italia
Panel – Testimonials :
- Alice Andalò, IRCCS Meldola
- Michael Bidu, Mynd Therapeutics
- Ilaria Bortone, Mistral Project
- David Buckeridge, McGill University
- Giuseppe Campanile, Comune di Taranto
- Susanna Esposito, University of Parma
- Catherine Guastavino, McGill University
- Philippe Jouvet – Réseau AIRS
- Benoît Lamarche – Nutriss & Université Laval
- Vittorio Lucchini, NGB Genetics
- Federico Roncarolo, Chaire d’excellence One-Health
- Rodolfo Sardone, Calliope
- Felice Vitulano, MedisDIH
10:30am - 12:00pm
Working Group 2: Buildings, Cities, and Territories (simultaneous)
Moderator : Pierre-Philippe Lortie
Panel – Testimonials :
- Feliciana Catino, Comune di Taranto
- Anaïs Détolle, Numana
- Marcello Dorian Donzella, Dante EDIH
- Bernard Duval, Mitacs
- Marco Favia, Progetto Calliope
- Enzo Francesca, Includia
- Andrea Guizzardi, Clust-ER Turismo
- Shin Koseki, MILA
- Ali Motamedi, AdapT
- Sam Ramadori, Brainbox AI
- Silvia Rossi, Clust-ER Build
12:10pm - 12:20pm
The Innovation Ecosystem of the Apulia Region
Speaker :
- Vito Bavaro – Apulia Region
12:20pm - 12:40pm
What’s next – Creative Industries and AI Shaping Innovation
Moderator : Eric Kucharsky – Investissement Québec
Panel – Testimonials :
- Michael Bidu – MYND Therapeutics
- Valeria Bandini – Art-ER
- Valérie Daigneault – Bureau du cinéma et de la télévision du Québec (BCTQ)
12:40pm - 12:45pm
Conclusion of Forum
1:00pm - 2:15pm
Networking Lunch
2:15pm - 5:00pm
Targeted Meetings, Market Learning Visits
October 31, 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
Targeted Meetings, Market Learning Visits
confirmed speakers, panelists and testimonials
Canada
Frank Béraud - Montréal InVivo
Michael Bidu - Mynd Therapeutics
Dr. Fabrice Brunet - Montreal Health Innovation District (QIS) and UQAM
David Buckeridge - McGill University
Dr. Joseph Cafazzo - University Health Network | Centre for Digital Therapeutics
Hon. François-Philippe Champagne - Government of Canada
Félix Corriveau
Adrienne Crampton - NeuroSphere & Healthy Brains Healthy Lives
Enrico Davide Cremonese - Ivado Labs
Carmine D'Argenio - Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada
Valérie Daigneault - Quebec Film and Television Office (BCTQ)
Sophie Fallaha - CEIMIA
Laurence Fouquette-L'Anglais - Délégation du Québec à Rome
Sébastien Gambs - Canada Research Chair in Privacy and Ethical Analysis of Massive Data
Elissa Golberg - Embassy of Canada to Italy
Marie-Pierre Habas-Gerard - Confiance IA
Sandy Hanna - Office of the Chief Science Advisor
Steve Johnston - MindfulTech Institute
Philippe Jouvet, MD, PhD - CHU Sainte-Justine & Université de Montréal
Shin Koseki - Université de Montréal
Eric Kucharsky - Invest Québec International
Hon. David Lametti, KC, PC - Fasken
Nancy Laramée - IVADO
Daniel Lavinskas - Citera
Denis Leclerc - Canadian Cleantech Alliance
Pierre-Philippe Lortie - Innovation Consultant
Catherine Lunardi - Genaiz
Brigadier General Roberto Mazzolin - RHEA Group
Ali Motamedi - École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS)
Anne Nguyen - Conseil de l'innovation du Québec
Valérie Poulin - Ville de Montréal
Sam Ramadori - BrainBox AI
Yves Renaud
Federico Roncarolo - Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) One Urban Health
Italy
Valeria Bandini - Art-ER
Vito Bavaro - Apulia Region
Ilaria Bortone - MISTRAL Project
Elizabetta Bracci - Clust-ER Innovate
Valentina Bugani - IRCCS I.R.S.T. (Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori "Dino Amadori")
Giuseppe Campanile - Comune di Taranto
Feliciana Catino - Municipality of Taranto
Alessandro Delli Noci - Regional Minister Economic development, Competitiveness, Business activities and consumers, International policies and foreign trade
Susanna Esposito - University of Parma
Fabrizio Falchi - Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
Marco Favia - House of the Emerging Technologies for One Health - CALLIOPE
S.E. Andrea Ferrari - Ambassador of Italy in Canada
Elisa Ficarra - University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Enzo Francesca - Includia
Andrea Guizzardi - Clust-ER Tourism
Daniela Iasillo - Planetek
Pietro Leo - IBM Italy
Mario Nobile - AGID
Pierluigi Perri - Chiomenti
Gianluigi Riccio - Meditech Competence Center
Silvia Rossi - Clust-ER Build
Marco Saladini - Italian Trade Agency
Paola Salomoni - Regional Minister for Education, University, Research and Digital Agenda, Emilia-Romagna Region
Alberto Sanna - Research Center for Advanced Technology in Health & Well-Being - San Raffaele University Hospital
Hon. Giorgio Silli - Undersecretary of State to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Rodolfo Sardone - CTE Calliope
Luigi Scarpa de Masellis - Delegation of the European Union to Canada
Roberta Turra - Cineca
Sauro Vicini - Clust-ER Health
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