Message from the organizing committee
Join forces with us at the Science to Business Network (S2BN) Toronto Chapter as we collaborate with the St. Michael's Hospital Research Student Association (SRSA) to bring you the highly anticipated 5th annual Academia-to-Industry Meeting (AIM)! Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
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About Our Conference
Academia to Industry Meeting (AIM) is a multi-university full-day careers conference which will provide an interactive forum for graduate students, faculty, and industry professionals in STEM to share career advice, discuss the future of life science industry, and network.
The theme for AIM 2024 is "The Future of AI in Life Sciences"
Through a lens of industry disruption and innovation, we aim to explore the profound impact of AI advancements on the landscape of life sciences careers, unveiling trends in life sciences technology that are revolutionizing the field. Join us as we navigate the terrain of career path evolution, leveraging STEM degrees to maximize potential, and embracing innovation as the driving force of tomorrow's professionals in life sciences.
Key events & dates
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In-Person
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Monday June 24, 2024
St. Michael’s Hospital Allan Waters Family Auditorium Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute 209 Victoria St, Toronto, M5B 1T8
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Early Registration: May 10 - May 31
Late Registration: June 1 - June 14
Event Highlights
Keynote Speech
Career Panels
Skills Development Workshops
Company Feature Sessions
Networking
Event Programming
Registration and Breakfast
Introduction
Keynote Speaker
Panel Discussion I
Generative AI & The Future of Life Sciences
Lunch
Panel Discussion II
Responding to Change: Career Strategy in a Rapidly Evolving World
Refreshment
Skill Development Workshops (CONCURRENT)
Workshop 1:
Find your Skills - Discover Your Superpower
Workshop 2:
Authentic Networking: Level Up Your Leadership Skills
Workshop 3:
Negotiation
Workshop 4:
Building a Career Toolkit: Strategies for Resumes, LinkedIn, and Cover Letters
Workshop 5:
Beyond the Bachelor's: Insights into Career Trajectories
Closing Remark & Company Info Session
Networking
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
12:15 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
In-Person
Virtual
Meet the speakers
Keynote speaker
TBA
Panel Discussion I: Generative AI & The Future of Life Sciences
Dr. Pascal Tyrrell, PhD (Associate Professor | Director, Data Science, Department of Medical Imaging; University of Toronto)
Dr. Igor Cunha, PhD (Team Lead, Matter (Advanced Materials) and AI Streams; Creative Destruction Lab)
Dr. Ebrahim Bagheri, MASc, PhD, PEng (Professor | Director; NSERC CREATE program - Responsible Development of AI (RAI))
Simon Smith, MA (EVP Generative AI; Klick)
Panel Discussion II: Responding to Change: Career Strategy in A Rapidly Evolving World
Dr. Amol Deshpande, MD, MBA (Senior Director, Health, Venture Services; MaRS Discovery District)
Kirby James, MHSc (COO & Board Chair; HG Learning Solutions)
Dr. Anish Kaushal, MD (Associate; Amplitude Ventures)
Dr. Garima Ghale, PhD (Senior Program Manager; Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization)
Skills Development Workshops (CONCURRENT)
Workshop 1: Find your Skills - Discover Your Superpower
Dr. Nana Lee, PhD (Associate Professor | Graduate Professional Development Instructor; University of Toronto)
Workshop 2: Authentic Networking: Level Up Your Leadership Skills
Jean Chow (Business & Career Coach)
Workshop3: Negotiation
Kirby James, MHSc (COO & Board Chair; HG Learning Solutions)
Workshop 4: Building a Career Toolkit: Strategies for Resumes, LinkedIn, and Cover Letters
Dr. Alex Lang, PhD, MBA (Career Coach | Manager, Medical Information; Johnson & Johnson)
Workshop 5: Beyond the Bachelor's: Insights into Career Trajectories (Virtual only)
Speakers TBA
Thank You To Our Sponsors !
S2BN