Conversations Live with Stuart McNish is a long form, thoughtful, public affairs dialogue series seeking to advance our understanding of the big issues of our times. 

Public Affairs Dialogue

Quantum AI - Another Game Changer

May 1st, 2025 @ 3:00pm Pacific
from the KPMG AI Summit in Vancouver, BC

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Media partner

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Hosting sponsor

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AI is not just a tool for efficiency but a strategic enabler for strengthening Canada’s competitiveness, innovation, resilience, and long-term prosperity during a time of geopolitical uncertainty. Industry leaders will share real-world strategies for integrating AI and overcoming adoption challenges for the benefit of Canadian companies and the economy.


The panelists

Sue Paish
CEO – DIGITAL

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David Seymour
Vice President, AI Strategy and Innovation & General Manager – Microsoft Vancouver

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Stephanie Simmons
Founder and Chief Quantum Officer – Photonic

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Walter Pela
Regional Managing Partner – KPMG

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Albert van Veen
Vice President, Innovation and Chief Information Officer – Vancouver International Airport

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Energy Sustainability and the Election

with John Kidder, Tom Hackney, Mark Jaccard, Sukhi Sahota

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About the host

For more than 35 years Stuart McNish has been involved in video journalism and storytelling.

Oh Boy Productions, his video and television studio produces TV shows, corporate videos and live on-line events.

Stuart has won numerous awards for his work in television news and for the past 8 years he has hosted Conversations That Matter which airs on television stations, online on Postmedia websites across Canada and on numerous platforms around the world.

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