MEDIA INVITATION - Sommet Émergence: Innovation et Technologie by Zú, presented by TELUS in collaboration with Vibrant Studios

MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Zú and TELUS invite members of the media to attend the second edition of Sommet Émergence: Innovation et Technologie. Sommet Émergence 2024 takes a deep dive into the emerging technology trends that will shape the future of startups in the entertainment, sports and hospitality sectors with talks and panels about technology trends that are redefining the user experience, the role of emerging technologies in business models, and open innovation and collaboration between startups and large companies. The event will feature about 20 speakers, including multiple leaders and key players in technological innovation in the creative industries. See the complete schedule here.

As a partner in the growth of innovative young businesses, Zú firmly believes that incubators have a critical role to play in catalyzing innovation. The goal of this event is to explore the challenges and opportunities of these potential futures, to support startups in bringing technological innovation to the marketplace, and opening a discussion about the different challenges to be faced.

What: Sommet Émergence: Innovation et Technologie by Zú, presented by TELUS in collaboration with Vibrant Studios

When: October 18, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Zú Atrium at Maison Alcan, 1188 Sherbrooke Street, Montreal.

Dignitaries and representatives in attendance:

• Christopher Skeete, member of the Coalition Avenir Québec, serving as MNA for Saint-Rose, Deputy Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism, and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region
• Alia Hassan-Cournol, Member of the Executive Committee of the Ville de Montréal and city councillor for the Maisonneuve-Longue-Pointe district in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough of Montreal
• Nazim Benhadid, Chief Technology Officer at TELUS
• Maud Cohen, President, Polytechnique Montréal
• Pierre Blaizeau, VP Technology & Operations, Felix & Paul Studios
• Marc Boyer, Director, Google Cloud - Eastern & Western Canada
• Christine Latour, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO), Solotech

For more information or to confirm your attendance, please contact:

Camille Finnegan
TELUS Media Relations
[email protected] 

Frédérique Hébert-Soucy
Zú Partnerships and Communications
[email protected] 

About Zú

Zú is an incubator launched by Guy Laliberté that supports and promotes entrepreneurs who use technology to develop solutions to revolutionize the creative and entertainment industries by generating innovative projects and world-class intellectual properties. As a non-profit organization, Zú brings together a community whose ambition is to create wealth in Quebec by promoting our homegrown creativity all around the world.

About TELUS

TELUS (TSX:T, NYSE:TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with more than $20 billion in annual revenue and over 19 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, voice, IP, television, video, entertainment and security. Our social purpose is to leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Our focus has always been on our customers. That focus is reflected in everything we do and has earned us a reputation as a trusted and respected leader in customer loyalty and service. Every year, TELUS receives numerous awards from independent companies known for their network expertise. These awards validate the power and speed of our world-class networks and confirm our commitment to providing Canadians with superior technologies that connect them to the people, resources and information that enrich their lives.

TELUS Digital Experience (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience innovator with a presence in 32 countries. It designs, produces and delivers next-generation content moderation and artificial intelligence solutions for global marketers. It is active in strategic sectors including technology and gaming, communications and media, e-commerce, financial technology, banking and financial services, insurance, and health care.

TELUS Health is a global health care leader which provides primary and preventive health care and wellness solutions to employees and their families. Together with our 100,000 health professionals, the TELUS team is leveraging the combination of TELUS' strong digital and data analytics capabilities with our unsurpassed customer service to dramatically improve remedial, preventative and mental health outcomes for over 75 million people around the world. As the largest data intelligence and digital solutions provider of its kind, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods supports efficient and sustainable farming from seed to supermarket. By providing end-to-end traceability, it helps to increase the safety and quality of food and other consumer products.

Consistent with our enduring community philosophy to give where we live and our visionary commitment to connecting all citizens to make the world a better place, TELUS and its team members, both current and retired, have donated $1.7 billion to the community since 2000, including 2.2 million volunteer days. This unprecedented generosity and unparallelled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the world. Together, let's make the future friendly.

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SOURCE TELUS Communications Inc.