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October 21, 2024

12:00 PM-6:00 PM EDT

The Quay

100 Queens Quay East - 3rd Floor

Toronto, ON M5E 1V3

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Industry Leaders are creating a new way forward with Google Cloud. Experience the new way now at Google Cloud Live.

At Google Cloud Live we’re not just talking about the future, we’re building it. Join us in Toronto to see for yourself.

What’s in store:

Lightning Talks & Demo Slam: Hear from top Google Cloud customers in a fast-paced format designed to show you –not tell you– how AI is changing the way they do business.
Access to Experts: Our agenda is designed to get you inspired and give you the tools to get started. Google Cloud and partner experts will be available at our demo showcase and will be ready to help you brainstorm around your latest challenges.
Interactive Activations: Experience firsthand how Google and its partners are transforming industries with AI.

Connect with the people and technologies that are transforming the way we work and live. We’ll see you in Toronto.

Agenda

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Registration, Networking & Exploration
Spend time on the showfloor connecting with your peers, engaging with Google Cloud and partner demos, and experiencing the innovation Google Cloud customers are creating with AI.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Welcome & Opening Keynote

Meagan Tanner, Head of Partner Ecosystem & Channel, Google Cloud Canada

Sam Sebastian, Vice President & Country Manager, Google Cloud Canada

Craig Alleva, Managing Director, Google Cloud Customer Engineering, Canada

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Choose your AI Adventure
Hear real-world success stories, learn from our partners and experts, drop in to an AI readiness session, and ignite your innovation journey on the showfloor. Snacks and beverages will be available throughout the afternoon. Happy exploring! Here’s an idea of what’s to come:

Spotlight Stage - Customer Innovation Lighting Talks & Demo Slam

See how future-forward businesses are using AI and seeing results. It's not just cool tech; it's making a real difference.

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM | Shopify | Fireside Chat

Farhan Thawar, VP & Head of Engineering

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM | Thomson Reuters | Live Demo

Ryan Walker, VP Technology

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM | OpenText | Live Demo

Tim Spadzinski, VP International Presales

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM | Wayfair | Fireside Chat
Matt Ferrari, Head of Platforms, Data, and ML

4:20 PM - 4:35 PM | Palo Alto Networks | Tech Talk

Wayne White, Technical Engagement Leader - AI Security

4:35 PM - 4:50 PM | PwC Canada | Live Demo

Evan Seabrook, Software Developer & Architect

*The showfloor will be open to explore between spotlights.

Build Stage - AI Readiness

Getting ready to take the next steps? Prepare to harness the full potential of AI with expert insights and practical guidance at one of our drop in sessions.

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Building AI Agents: From Prototype to Production

Advait Bopardika, Outbound PM - Cloud AI, Google Cloud
The excitement of generative AI has captured the imagination of developers and business leaders all over the world. However, the complexity and fragmentation of generative AI capabilities can hinder development and business results. Learn how Vertex AI's fully integrated platform provides state of the art capabilities that can help you reach production faster, while controlling cost.

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Accelerate your generative AI journey with Google Cloud databases

Michael Labib, Group Outbound Product Manager, Databases, Google Cloud
Dive into the world of Google Cloud databases and discover how to transform the way you build and deploy AI-powered applications. This session reveals cutting-edge innovations that will help you modernize your database estate to easily build enterprise generative AI apps. Expect exciting product announcements, insightful demos, and real-world customer success stories highlighting the transformative value of Google Cloud databases.

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Beyond the hype: Driving real business value with Gemini at work

John MacDonald, Global Director, Google Workspace, Growth Strategy & Solutions

Join us as we explore how Gemini for Workspace empowers organizations to do more at work - collaborating more efficiently and effectively wherever they are. Learn how customers are using AI-powered collaboration tools to streamline workflows, optimize processes, and ultimately deliver key outcomes. You’ll leave this session with actionable insights and best practices to do your best work with Gemini for Workspace, driving transformative change from idea to impact.

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM | Turn your data into competitive advantage with an AI-ready Data Cloud

Shahzad Salim, Analytics & AI Platform - Strategy and Execution, CGE North America, Google Cloud
As the fuel for AI, data's role in driving innovation is of the utmost importance. AI-ready data platforms are revolutionizing the way organizations handle information, leaving behind the legacy world of data warehouses and data lakes, and embracing all data regardless of format; in a unified environment, simplifying governance and helping ensure security. Join this session to learn more about the latest innovations for Google’s AI-ready Data Cloud.

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Secure AI Adoption: Accelerating Innovation with Confidence

Mika Devonshire, Security Advisor, Google Cloud

Learn how to build and deploy AI solutions securely, addressing key concerns like data privacy, model robustness, and regulatory compliance. We'll explore Google Cloud's comprehensive tools and best practices for responsible AI adoption.

4:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Applications & Platforms in the age of AI

Gari Singh, Outbound Product Manager, Google Cloud

The AI era demands a revolution in how we build the right applications and platforms to create transformative experiences for our users. Learn how the right strategy can unleash the creativity of teams to start building the future now.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Networking
Close out the day with live music, delicious food and beverages and even more connections on the showfloor.

What can you expect on the showfloor?

Google Cloud Demos
Partner Demos from: Palo Alto Networks, PwC Canada, Bitstrapped, Glean, Onix, Quantiphi & SADA
MLB batting experience
McLaren racing simulators
Shopify activation
On-site barista and food & beverage stations
Live DJ spinning

Speakers

Sam Sebastian

Vice President & Country Manager, Google Cloud Canada

Meagan Tanner

Head of Partner Ecosystem & Channel, Google Cloud Canada

Craig Alleva

Managing Director, Google Cloud Customer Engineering, Canada

Neil Bunn

Director, Customer Engineering, Strategic Verticals Canada,
Google Cloud

Farhan Thawar

VP & Head of Engineering,

Shopify

Farhan Thawar is VP, and Head Engineering at Shopify via the acquisition of Helpful.com where he was co-founder and CTO. Previously he was the CTO, Mobile at Pivotal and VP, Engineering at Pivotal Labs via the acquisition of Xtreme Labs. Farhan is an avid investor and advisor to startups in Toronto and San Francisco, including being a mentor at yCombinator and First Round Capital. Previously, Farhan held senior technical positions at Achievers, Microsoft, and Trilogy. Farhan completed his MBA in Financial Engineering at Rotman and Computer Science/EE at Waterloo.

Ryan Walker

VP Technology,
Thomson Reuters

Ryan Walker was the Chief Technology Officer of Casetext prior to it's acquisition by Thomson Reuters. He now leads engineering for CoCounsel within Thomson Reuters. He has many years of experience working in natural language processing, data engineering, software engineering, and technical leadership. He holds a PhD in mathematics from the University of Kentucky. Ryan loves working in the legal tech space because it combines language and technology in high-stakes, high social impact applications.

Tim Spadzinski

VP International Presales,

OpenText

With over 20 years of experience, Tim is a seasoned presales executive specializing in information management and AI. He’s passionate about helping businesses find the right technology solutions to streamline their processes and drive success. Tim’s expertise lies in demonstrating how emerging technologies can solve real-world problems, making him a trusted advisor for companies looking to stay ahead.

Matt Ferrari

Head of Platforms, Data, and ML,
Wayfair

A skilled tech veteran, Matt is passionate about building software that improves business outcomes through automation and self-service and is driven to achieve excellence in customer experience and market differentiation. A multiple time CTO across Healthcare, Cloud, and Managed Services, he has extensive understanding of the three major public clouds and software development, making him uniquely qualified to design and build environments for organizations that require a high degree of scalability, data security, and regulatory compliance. Currently, Matt is the Head of Platforms, Data, and ML at Wayfair. In this role, he oversees both the Engineering and Product organizations globally.

John MacDonald

Global Director, Google Workspace, Growth Strategy & Solutions

Mika Devonshire

Security Advisor,

Google Cloud

Shahzad Salim

Analytics & AI Platform - Strategy and Execution, CGE North America, Google Cloud

Advait Bopardikar

Outbound PM - Cloud AI,

Google Cloud

Gari Singh

Outbound Product Manager,

Google Cloud

Michael Labib

Group Outbound Product Manager, Databases, Google Cloud

Evan Seabrook

Software Developer & Architect,
PwC Canada

Evan Seabrook is a software developer and architect at PwC Canada based on Vancouver Island, with keen interests in data platforms and task orchestration. Outside of his contributions at PwC Canada (and for his clients), Evan has made contributions to several popular workflow orchestration engines under the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (kubeflow pipelines and argo-events) and was in the first cohort of the Apache Airflow Champions Program. Evan is a recent inductee into the Google Developer Experts program (specializing in cloud and data analytics) and holds four active professional-level Google Cloud certifications. Outside of work, Evan enjoys playing guitar, reading, and getting to the gym for some early morning cardio.

Wayne White

Technical Engagement Leader - AI Security, Palo Alto Networks

Wayne has worked in the cybersecurity industry for over 18 years having managed Network Security teams at Lowes, Ally Financial and Moody's. He also managed network cryptography teams with the National Security Agency (NSA) and served on active duty in the U.S Army for 5 years. Upon joining Palo Alto Networks, Wayne was the FIeld CTO for the Google Cloud Alliance for 3 years before moving into his new role supporting AI Security technical engagements with joint customers.