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One of my favourite things about Upper Bound is how it brings together a diverse group of people working in AI, creating connections and sparking conversations you won’t find anywhere else.
This week, we added the first round of Upper Bound speakers to the website, and already, this year’s event is shaping up to feature some truly inspiring leaders from the AI community, including:
John Carmack: An acclaimed video game developer, entrepreneur, and engineer, John was the lead programmer of classic video games such as DOOM and Quake, and has an impressive record of tech innovation. Last year, his Keen Technologies partnered with our own Rich Sutton to accelerate the development of Artificial General Intelligence.
Janet Bannister: founder of Staircase Ventures, which invests in Canada’s most promising early-stage tech companies. She launched Kijiji.ca and grew it into one of Canada’s most-visited websites. Janet will be sharing what investors and young tech companies need to know to succeed.
Michael Cook: senior lecturer at King’s College London on generative AI and game design. He’s the creator behind the game-designing AI systems ANGELINA and Puck, and is a leader in the community of researchers interested in AI creativity.
We’re continually adding more speakers to the schedule, so be sure to check the website often to stay up-to-date on the incredible lineup we’re building for May.
Now is the perfect time to secure your spot at Upper Bound during our pre-sale—happening now!
Hope to connect with you soon,
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