Media advisory: KPMG in Canada thought leaders ready to share insights and fuel discussions at Collision Conference

KPMG spokespeople available for interviews at Toronto's largest tech conference

TORONTO, June 22, 2023 /CNW/ - KPMG in Canada thought leaders are available for interviews at Collision Conference, North America's fastest growing tech conference from June 27-29 in Toronto.

WHAT: Collision Conference
WHEN: June 27-29, 2023
WHERE: Enercare Centre, 100 Princes' Blvd #1, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
WEBSITE: Collision Conference

"We are thrilled to be part of this year's Collision Conference, a premier event that brings together innovators, disruptors, and thought leaders from across industries. As a sponsor and active participant, we are excited to fuel discussions, share our insights, and contribute to the vibrant exchange of ideas," says Zoe Willis, National Leader in Data, Digital and Analytics driving KPMG in Canada's Generative AI practice. "From moderating panel discussions to leading art of the possible master classes and giving keynote introductions, we are committed to fostering meaningful conversations that shape the future of technology and business. Collision Conference provides and exceptional platform for collaboration, learning, and networking, and we look forward to engaging with fellow industry leaders and driving innovation together."

Here is a full list of KPMG-led master classes taking place during the conference:

Speaker	Session	Date	Time
Dan Wilson, Partner, Audit, Technology, Media and Telecommunications   Terry Liu, Partner, Accounting Advisory With two guest speakers	A roadmap to capital markets readiness   Learn how capital markets can fuel growth and shareholder value.	Tuesday, June 27	10:30 – 11:30 a.m. ET
Joseph Mauceri, Partner, Tax Incentives Practice   Andrew McDowall, Executive Director, Tax Incentives Practice	Accelerate your growth: Demystifying government funding   Explore pathways to maximize opportunities and support innovation for your growing company.	Tuesday, June 27	4:30 – 5:30 p.m. ET
Katie Dunphy, Partner, ESG   Kevin Horgan, Manager, ESG	Improving access to capital amidst market uncertainty   Discover the key drivers of this evolving operating environment and highlight how best to prepare for a more ESG-focused future.	Thursday, June 29	12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET

KPMG partners will also be moderating panel discussions throughout the conference and can provide insights into the following:

KPMG Partner	Area of expertise
Zoe Willis, National Leader in Data, Digital and, Analytics, KPMG in Canada	Data and Digital: •  AI readiness •  Digital transformation •  Data strategies
Kareem Sadek, Partner, Advisory, Emerging Tech Risk Leader and Cryptoassets & Blockchain Co-leader, KPMG in Canada	The state of crypto assets: •  Emerging technologies, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the metaverse •  Responsible AI •  Crypto asset market, regulation and institutional adoption
Daniel Resnick, Partner, Management Consulting, Customer Practice, KPMG in Canada	Financial services: •  Embedded finance •  Helping large organizations partner with technology firms •  ESG considerations
Ally Karmali, Partner, ESG, KPMG in Canada	Data, Technology and ESG: •  Canada's ESG Data and Technology ecosystem •  A data-driven approach to Sustainability Sustainability 2.0: from reporting to ESG implementation
Susie Cooke, Partner and National Leader, Tax Transformation, KPMG in Canada, KPMG Global Tax Transformation Leader   Davin Gnanapragasam, Partner and National Practice Leader, Ignition Tax, KPMG in Canada	The evolution of technology in tax: •  New tools in Tax •  The future of the tax function, and the role technology plays in it •  AI and international tax rules
Conor Moore, National Venture Capital (VC) Co-Leader, KPMG in the U.S.	State of the Global and U.S. venture capital market.

KPMG will also be making an announcement at the conference.

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 

SOURCE KPMG LLP

To request an interview with a KPMG spokesperson, please contact: Roula Meditskos, National Communications and Media Relations, KPMG in Canada, [phone], [email protected]; Sonja Cloutier-Bosworth, National Communications and Media Relations, KPMG in Canada, [phone], [phone], [email protected]