Convergence Cambridge

Ehsan is a Microsoft MVP since 2018 and the organizer of Metro Toronto .NET Meetup.  He has attained Microsoft certifications of MCSE Cloud and MCSD App builder.  His blog is http://passionatecoder.ca and feel free to follow him on Twitter: @EhsanEskandarim.Alran is a Microsoft MVP since 2017 and is very active in the Waterloo Region user groups.  He has a passion for Enterprise-grade Cloud Computing Platform & Services, ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) and DevOps (collaboration, communication and automation of processes between developers and IT Pros) and is always looking for ways to work smarter.  His blog is: http://arlanblogs.alvarnet.com/ and you can follow him on Twitter:  @ArlanNugaraGreg is a seasoned IT Professional with over 22 years in the industry.  Having worked in the financial, automotive, manufacturing, education, and now public sector, he's seen the IT field change drastically.

Ehsan Eskandari, Arlan Nugara, and Greg Elgie

<P><IMG STYLE="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; vertical-align: top; display: block;" TITLE="Convergence Cambridge" ALT="Convergence Cambridge" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/232781296/convergencecambridgelogotitlesm2.jpg" HEIGHT="198" WIDTH="400"></P>
<P>Convergence Cambridge is a free tech conference focusing on technology trends that are affecting our municipalities and businesses. </P>
<P>This year, we decided to focus on four key technologies:  Artificial Intelligence (Microsoft Cognitive Services), Internet of Things, Live Streaming and Social Media, and Connected/Autonomous Vehicles.</P>
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<H2><STRONG>Microsoft Cognitive Services</STRONG></H2>
<P><IMG STYLE="float: left; padding-right: 10px;" TITLE="Eli Robillard" ALT="Eli Robillard" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/232781296/elirobillardsm.jpg">Eli Robillard is a 12x Microsoft MVP from NSI and has accepted our invitation to discuss Artificial Intelligence using Microsoft Cognitive Services and how they can be integrated to add vision, speech, language and knowledge capabilities to your apps with artificial intelligence API.  Eli is a seasoned speaker in Microsoft technologies, author, and highly respected expert in the Microsoft technology field.</P>
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<H2><STRONG>Internet of Things</STRONG></H2>
<P><IMG STYLE="float: right; padding-left: 10px;" TITLE="Stewart Paterson" ALT="Stewart Paterson" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/232781296/stewartpaterson.png" HEIGHT="162" WIDTH="108">Stewart Paterson is joining us from ICONICS (<A HREF="http://www.iconics.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.Iconics.com</A>) where he's <SPAN>Director, Energy Smart Buildings.  <SPAN>Stewart is responsible for developing markets and opportunities for ICONICS solutions throughout North America. He leads all direct sales activities, as well as develops, coordinates and supports Sales Channels and System Integrator Partners across Canada and North Eastern US.</SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN>He </SPAN>will be presenting on the Internet of Things and connected devices.<BR></P>
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<H2><STRONG>Live Stream and Social Marketing</STRONG></H2>
<P><IMG STYLE="float: left; padding-right: 10px;" TITLE="Paul Richards" ALT="Paul Richards" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/232781296/paulheadshot.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100">Paul Richards and Tess Protesto, the hosts of StreamGeeks and PTZOptics live streaming <IMG STYLE="float: right; padding: 10px;" TITLE="Tess Protesto" ALT="Tess Protesto" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/232781296/tesshairlight100.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="103">shows, will be live streaming to us from Pennsylvania presenting on live streaming and social marketing.</P>
<P>As the Director of Business Development for PTZOptics, a multi-million dollar live streaming camera manufacturer, Paul has real world experience growing businesses with live streaming.  Tess is the Social Media Marketing Manager at PTOptics showing expertise in both social marketing and live streaming.</P>
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<H2><STRONG>Connected/Autonomous Vehicles (C/AVs)</STRONG></H2>
<P><IMG STYLE="float: right; padding-left: 10px;" TITLE="Edona Vila" ALT="Edona Vila" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/232781296/vilaedonasm.jpg" HEIGHT="114" WIDTH="108">Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) is an integrated national firm that provides a broad range of legal solutions to our clients. Lawyers George Wray <IMG STYLE="float: left; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px;" TITLE="George Wray" ALT="George Wray" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/232781296/wraygeorge.jpg">and Edona Vila will be presenting a discussion on C/AVs, how we need to prepare for them, and the impact of 'self-driving' vehicles on our roads. </P>
<P>A partner within BLG's Insurance and Tort Liability group, George Wray has extensive experience defending public and private sector clients, both Canadian domiciled and multi-national entities, against all manner of claims. Edona, an associate lawyer at BLG, defends corporations, insurers, and public institutions in claims arising from consumer products, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, professional negligence, disability insurance, and construction disputes.</P>
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<H2><STRONG>Agenda</STRONG></H2>
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<P><SPAN STYLE="color: #ff0000;">Please remember to select a Parking Pass and your ticket if you require parking for this event.  Parking is one and a half blocks away from City Hall.  The Parking Pass and details will be emailed to you before the event.  Please give yourself a few extra minutes to get to City Hall from the parking lot.</SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided.  This will be hosted in the Bowman Room at City Hall.</SPAN></P>
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<H2>Accommodations</H2>
<P>A short distance from City Hall is the Best Western Plus at 730 Hespeler Rd. You can reach them at 1-844-223-1608 to arrange accommodations.</P>

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