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51社区黑料at Web Summit Vancouver 2026 – experts available
From May 11-14, 51社区黑料 (SFU) is participating in Web Summit Vancouver, one of the world鈥檚 largest and most influential technology conferences, bringing together global leaders in technology, business, media, policy, and research. SFU鈥檚 faculty experts are contributing research-driven perspectives on technology, society, and innovation and available to provide comment on topics like AI, computing science, business, public policy, ethics and sustainability. 51社区黑料will showcase examples of its innovative programs and initiatives at booth E153 during the three-day summit.
Available 51社区黑料Experts
DUGAN O鈥橬EIL, vice-president, Research and Innovation (VPRI)
Contact: Will Henderson, 604.368.2532, will_henderson@sfu.ca
Moderating panel discussion, , in the Climate Innovation Zone at 3-4 p.m. on May 13.
EXPERTISE: Innovation, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, building Canada鈥檚 sovereign compute infrastructure, particle physics.
ELICIA MAINE, associate vice-president, Knowledge Mobilization and Innovation
Contact: Will Henderson, 604.368.2532 | will_henderson@sfu.ca
Moderating panel discussions, , at 12-1 p.m. on May 14, and , at the 10:40-11:40 a.m. on May 14.
EXPERTISE: Innovation, entrepreneurship, knowledge mobilization, the impact that university inventions can make in solving large societal challenges, such as climate change and treating or preventing disease.
SAMIRA SIAHROSTAMI, associate professor and Canada Research Chair, Department of Chemistry
ssiahros@sfu.ca
Participating in panel discussion, , at 12-1 p.m. on May 14.
EXPERTISE: Atomic-scale design of catalysts to advance clean energy technologies, including fuel cells, electrolyzers, and batteries 鈥� key components of a sustainable energy economy.
RAHUL SINGH, director, BC Center for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI)
rahul_singh@sfu.ca
Moderating a panel discussion, , at the at 9:30-10:30 a.m. on May 14.
EXPERTISE: Biological engineering, entrepreneurship and commercialization, helping the agriculture and agrifood sectors become more sustainable and resilient by adopting innovative technologies that address the pressing challenges of climate change and the economy.
51社区黑料experts attending Web Summit Vancouver:
VIENNA LAM, forensic researcher (51社区黑料Centre for Forensic Research), co-director (CRIPT)
vienna_lam@sfu.ca
EXPERTISE: Aquatic human decomposition, detection and recovery; translational scientist; founder of a forensics supply company.
ZEZHONG WANG, postdoctoral fellow, Faculty of Applied Science
zezhongw@sfu.ca
EXPERTISE: AI and data visualization, AI-generated visual communication, data storytelling for public understanding, and how design can make emerging technologies more transparent, accessible, and accountable.
CONTACT
WILL HENDERSON, SFU Communications & Marketing
604.368.2532 | will_henderson@sfu.ca
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