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12:00 pm: Registration and Networking Lunch 1:00 pm: Opening & Welcome Remarks – Jaipaul Massey-Singh 1:15 pm: Keynote – Disruption to Advantage: Innovating for a

Competitive Future with Bianca Wylie 1:45 pm Case Study – How eShipper Utilized AI to Improve Business Operations with Imtiaz Kermali 2:15 pm: Coffee Break and Network 2:45 pm: Panel: Smarter, Faster, Safer: The New Rules of Digital Growth 3:20 pm: Panel: When Tech Outpaces Policy: Accountability, Ethics & Governance in the AI Era 3:55 pm: Closing Remarks, Networking www.bramptonbot.com

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WELCOME TO TECH FORWARD: INNOVATION, AI & BEYOND

Jaipaul Massey-Singh CEO, Brampton Board of Trade

Welcome to Tech Forward, our event designed to empower you with insights, strategies, and tools to navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape and position your organization for long-term success.

As business leaders, we recognize that staying ahead in today’s fast-paced world requires a deep understanding of how emerging technologies are transforming industries. Organizations that embrace innovation and proactively adapt to these changes will not only enhance their competitiveness but also unlock new opportunities for growth and resilience.

Today, we’re bringing together insightful keynote speakers, expert panelists, and thought leaders to explore practical solutions and cutting-edge developments that are shaping the future. Whether you’re looking to boost productivity with AI, revolutionize training with virtual reality, or fortify your organization against cyber threats, this forum offers invaluable insights tailored to your needs.

We trust you’ll leave inspired and equipped with actionable strategies to drive innovation in your organization. Thank you for joining us as we explore how technology can transform the business landscape and ensure a bright future for all.

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1:15 pm: Keynote Disruption to Advantage: Innovating for a Competitive Future

Bianca Wylie Director, T&S Advisory

Bianca Wylie is an entrepreneur and a public interest technology advocate. She is the founder of T&S Advisory, a consulting firm that offers strategic innovation guidance and capacity-building for small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations. She is also a partner at Digital Public, where she works on public interest technology governance. Bianca worked for several years in the tech sector in operations, infrastructure, corporate training, and product management.

Then, as a professional facilitator, she spent several years co-designing, delivering and supporting public consultation processes for various governments and government agencies. She founded the Open Data Institute Toronto in 2014, cofounded Civic Tech Toronto in 2015, and co-founded Tech Reset Canada in 2018.

She is currently a member of the advisory boards for the Electronic Privacy Information Centre (EPIC) in Washington DC, and The Computational Democracy Project. Bianca’s work has been profiled in The Washington Post, Bloomberg, and Le Monde and her writing has been published in a range of publications including Boston Review, The Globe and Mail, and Toronto Life.

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1:45 pm: Case Study How eShipper Utilized AI to Improve Business Operations

Imtiaz Kermali Chief Business Officer. eShipper

Imtiaz Kermali is a Founder, Investor, and Chief Business Officer with over 17 years of international leadership experience across North America, the UK, the Middle East, and India. Known for turning complex logistics challenges into practical growth solutions, he has helped build and scale high-growth organizations at the forefront of shipping, eCommerce, and operational innovation.

Since joining eShipper in 2015, Imtiaz has worked alongside his team to guide the company through a period of significant expansion while co-creating a connected ecosystem of logistics and eCommerce ventures, including eShipper+, SmartFreight, AMZ Prep, and SKIP. Today, he leads a team of over 100 professionals and continues to design systems that scale by bringing people together and building strong partnerships with industry leaders such as Google, Walmart, Shopify, and EDC. Deeply committed to the Brampton founders’ community, Imtiaz focuses on supporting entrepreneurs through mentorship, collaboration, and shared learning.

His work reflects a simple belief: when the right people, systems, and opportunities align, businesses grow stronger, together.

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2:45 pm: Panel: Smarter, Faster, Safer: The New Rules of Digital Growth Vinay has 18+ years of experience in banking, entrepreneurship, and innovation across India and Canada. He excels in business development, partnerships, and strategic planning. He has led projects from inception to success, managing budgets, teams, and innovation programs. His achievements include a 16x rise in startup membership and a 10x revenue increase in 7 months. Vinay enjoys family time, nature, and lifelong learning.

Vinay Paramanand, Director, National Centre of Excellence for Immersive Technology, Algoma University Himanshu Gulia is the founder of Shield Identity, a Brampton-based cybersecurity advisor focused on making cybersecurity understandable and doable for SMB leaders. He helps businesses prevent the issues that hurt most —ransomware downtime, account takeovers, email scams, and insurance renewal pain—by prioritizing simple fixes that deliver real risk reduction fast.

Himanshu Gulia, Founder Sheild Identity Brent Hughes has been involved in architectural design and construction for over ten years, working with prestigious firms such Parkin Architects Limited and WZMH Architects. He has also worked with product suppliers such as Vicwest and Pheonix Building Components.

Brent Hughes, Project Manager/Owner ABA Hughes Deepinder Singh is an entrepreneur and AI leader building machine learning solutions since 2017 through Prudle Labs, later expanding to Brampton. He leads ventures in sports analytics and healthcare, serves on the board of the Brampton Board of Trade, and mentors entrepreneurs through Futurpreneur Canada. He supports youth initiatives with JA Central Ontario, helping students build and launch businesses.

Deepinder Singh, Founder, Prudle Labs

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3:20 pm: Panel: When Tech Outpaces Policy: Accountability, Ethics & Governance in the AI Era As the Manager of Policy & Government Relations at the Brampton Board of Trade, Vijai work closely with the Brampton business community to advance essential advocacy priorities related to public transit, affordable housing, healthcare, and municipal funding needs. Born and raised in the community, Vijai is deeply invested in the future of Brampton.

Vijai Singh, Policy and Government Relations Brampton Board of Trade

Esha Gupta is the Founding Partner at CounselPro Law, a global law firm advising founders and leadership teams on scaling, risk, and expansion of AI and technology products and services across borders. She previously served as Group Counsel (Banking) at Vencora, a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), where she advised a global portfolio of FinTechs in North America, South America, and Europe.

Esha Gupta, Founding Partner Counsel Pro

Medhanie leads AI-driven digital transformation across one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Prior to joining the City, he served as Global Vice President and CIO at Apotex Inc., overseeing global technology strategy and operations. Medhanie brings deep experience in enterprise modernization, cybersecurity, and data strategy, with a strong focus on leveraging AI and emerging technologies.

Medhaine Tekeste, CIO City of Brampton

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