Media Advisory and Photo Opportunity - Vector Institute founding partner Accenture executives available for media interviews and artificial intelligence demonstrations
TORONTO, March 30, 2017 /CNW/ - Today, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced it is a founding platinum-level partner of the new Vector Institute, an independent research facility for artificial intelligence (AI) in Canada. The relationship is based on a shared mission to identify new business models for artificial intelligence. Senior Executives from Accenture are available to comment on:
- how AI can drive economic growth
- why the Vector Institute is critical in ensuring Canada is a global destination for AI companies to launch and grow, and
- why AI is a business revolution that will lead to fundamental re-imagining of how businesses run, compete and thrive.
Spokespeople: available today and at Vector press event
- Bill Morris, Senior Managing Director and Canada President, Accenture
- Stephen Gardiner, Managing Director, Digital
- Steve Convey, Managing Director, Technology
Vector Press Event:
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MaRS Discovery District |
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| 101 College Street or 661 University Avenue for direct access to West Tower |
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| Date: |
Thursday, March 30 |
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| Time: |
AI Demonstration: 3:30 p.m. (local time) |
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| An Accenture demonstration will showcase the latest in AI technology, featuring the IPsoft Amelia AI platform and virtual assistant, as well as DAQRI Smart Helmet and Microsoft HoloLens |
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| Vector Institute Announcement & Remarks: 4:00 p.m. (local time) |
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Note: Still images and video of Accenture AI technology are available
SOURCE Accenture
Media Contact: Theresa Ebden, Accenture, 416-358-6741, [email protected]
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