MEDIA ADVISORY: KPMG thought leaders available for interviews at Web Summit Vancouver

KPMG subject matter specialists to share insights with organizations, investors and media at one of the world's premier tech conferences

VANCOUVER, BC, May 23, 2025 /CNW/ - Thought leaders from KPMG will attend Web Summit Vancouver next week to engage in discussions and offer insights about the key trends and technologies driving transformational change across Canadian organizations. 

Web Summit Vancouver brings together more than 15,000 attendees from across the globe to exchange knowledge and ideas about technology and innovation with international organizations, start-ups, investors and the media. KPMG is a sponsor of Web Summit Vancouver.

"As this globally recognized technology conference embarks on an exciting new chapter in Vancouver, some of the world's most-innovative thinkers and visionaries will come together to share ideas and knowledge with one another," says Walter Pela, KPMG in Canada's AI Client and Market Development Lead and Regional Managing Partner for the Greater Vancouver Area.

"Web Summit gives Canadian organizations and startups the chance to learn how to innovate, scale, and transform their business with the latest technology and strategies from peers and industry experts. We're looking forward to exchanging ideas, exploring topics and offering insights on advancements in technology and how companies are competing in a world that's constantly evolving."

WHAT: Web Summit Vancouver

WHEN: May 27-30, 2025

WHERE: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver BC V6C 0C3
The KPMG in Canada booth will be located on the show floor (E147).

WEBSITE: Web Summit 2025 - KPMG Canada

KPMG professionals will present a Masterclass, deliver opening remarks on stage and participate in the PITCH competition at the following dates and times:

Session	Date and time	Presenters	Overview
Corporate Innovation Summit	Wednesday, May 28 9:10 A.M.	Marissa Johnson, Managing Director,  KPMG U.S.	Opening Remarks
PITCH startup competition	Wednesday, May 28 4:00 P.M.	Ryan Youhan, Market Relationship Director,  KPMG U.S.	Judging panel
Masterclass: Unlocking innovation: Explore funding opportunities	Thursday, May 29 10:30 AM - 11:15 A.M.	Ed Zacharuk, Partner, Taxation Services Partner in Charge, Western Canada  Tax Incentives Practice Guy Gauthier, Partner, Tax - R&D Tax Incentives Practice Andrew McDowall, Executive Director, Tax Incentives Practice Jacqueline Gustafson, Director, Tax Incentives Practice	Ignite your business potential with a holistic strategy that helps maximize funding and optimizes programs across Canada. We'll explore the funding framework, eligibility, and how to secure new opportunities.
AI Summit	Thursday, May 29 1:50 P.M.	Marc Low, Lead, Ignition Vancouver	Opening Remarks
PITCH startup competition	Thursday, May 29 4:55 P.M.	Davin Gnanapragasam, Partner and National Practice Leader, Ignition Tax and Chief Technology Officer, Tax	Judging panel

KPMG professionals will also be available for media interviews on the following topics:

Spokesperson	Area of expertise
Marc Low, Lead, Ignition Vancouver	Operationalizing AI Agentic AI Scaling innovation
Davin Gnanapragasam, Partner and Chief Technology Officer, Tax	New digital capabilities in Tax The future of tax, and the role of technology AI's impact on tax
George Kondopulos, Partner and Technology, Media and Telecommunications Lead for the Greater Vancouver Area	Start up and scale strategies for technology companies
Walter Pela, AI Client and Market Development Lead and Regional Managing Partner for the Greater Vancouver Area	KPMG's AI investments and strategy Digital Twin technology Vancouver's technology ecosystem
Dino Infanti, Partner and National Leader, KPMG Private Enterprise Tax	Private Enterprise Tax Small and Medium-sized businesses Tax incentives
Jameel Ahamed, Partner, Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation	Digital Transformation Data Analytics
Ed Zacharuk, Partner, Taxation Services Partner in Charge, Western Canada Tax Incentives Practice    Andrew McDowall, Executive Director, Tax Incentives Practice	Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive reform Pros and cons of flow-through shares for technology companies
Roopa Davé, Partner and National Climate Risk Leader	Climate risk & resilience Climate & sustainability technology
Conor Moore, Global Head of KPMG Private Enterprise, KPMG U.S.	Navigating compound volatility in the private enterprise The evolving IPO market Role of venture debt in the current VC ecosystem
Francois Chadwick, Global Lead, KPMG Private Enterprise Emerging Giants, Partner, KPMG U.S.	The role of AI in attracting venture capital investment The next frontier of emerging technologies: SpaceTech and DefenceTech Insights from an operator's perspective on navigating expansion, raising capital, and spearheading IPOs

About KPMG in Canada
KPMG LLP, a limited liability partnership, is a full-service Audit, Tax and Advisory firm owned and operated by Canadians. For over 150 years, our professionals have provided consulting, accounting, auditing, and tax services to Canadians, inspiring confidence, empowering change, and driving innovation. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better, KPMG employs more than 10,000 people in over 40 locations across Canada, serving private- and public-sector clients. KPMG is consistently ranked one of Canada's top employers and one of the best places to work in the country. 

The firm is established under the laws of Ontario and is a member of KPMG's global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a private English company limited by guarantee. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. For more information, see kpmg.com/ca.

For media inquiries:
Alannah Page
National Communications and Media Relations
KPMG in Canada
[phone]
[email protected]

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