​Join us for a fireside chat exploring how AI shapes industries today and what’s next. Hear from our industry professionals as they share their experiences and insights on how AI impacts product development, design, and business strategies. Perfect for UX designers, engineers, and anyone curious about AI’s future.

​Agenda

​5:30 PM: Doors open + Food
​6:00 PM: Intro, Sponsors' Presentation
6:15 PM: Fireside Chat & Q&A
7:15 PM: Community Networking
​9:00 PM: Goodbyes

​Our Panelists

​Kris Krüg - Founder & CEO @MÖTLEYKRÜG Media
He is a boundary-pushing Creative Explorer, an intuitive Tech Whisperer, and a tenacious Culture Hacker. In the fabric of the digital era, where technology often overshadows humanity, I've taken it upon myself to chart a different course.

​Elaine Ann - Founder and CEO @ Kaizor Innovation
She is the Founder and CEO of Kaizor Innovation, with over 20 years of experience in User Experience and Design Thinking. Elaine also serves as a fractional CXO for tech startups, focusing on product-market fit and customer validation. Additionally, she is a Co-Founder at Zenith Venture Studio, supporting AI B2B startups.

​Jordan Yep - Product Designer @ Jostle
He is a design mentor, podcast and workshop host, and coffee enthusiast with 4.5+ years of experience. Currently, he's a product designer at Jostle – focused on leading the implementation of design tokens and product features. On the side, he mentors designers through BobaTalks and ADPList.

​Olha Onyshchenko - Co-founder and Project Manager @ CodeLaw Corp
She is an experienced project manager with expertise in project management and sales. Olha has a strong background in implementing marketing strategies and effectively managing cross-functional teams, ensuring success in budget, time, and quality management. She is also one of the top mentors on ADPlist.

​Pauline Lai - Moderator

​ADPList Vancouver

​​Meet the Team

​​​Big thanks to the ADPList Vancouver Ambassadors for organizing this event!

​​🏆 City Host: Matt Karakilic
💬 Speaker Lead: Pauline Lai
🍕Nourishment Lead: Heiko Polinski
🎨 Creative Lead: Chuck Shin
🏠 Venue Lead: Caroline (Cora) Yoon

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​About ADPList

​​ADPList is a global community of mentors and learners, a community that was founded in 2021 with a mission to democratize mentorship for all. It has since grown to 30,000+ mentors who have mentored more than 100 million minutes in 141 countries across the globe. Our community gatherings are a great opportunity to meet new ADPeople, build community, talk shop, and get inspired.

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​Our Partners

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​🇨🇦 Our Local Partners are:

​Northeastern University has led the way in experience-based education. Every day, their students reinforce their knowledge and discover how they can impact the world through industry-focused classroom instruction and real-world learning.

​Cornerstone International Community College of Canada (CICCC)

​Since 1980, Cornerstone International Community College of Canada (CICCC) has been empowering students through accredited tech programs like Data Science, Cybersecurity, UI/UX Design, and Web Development. With a focus on high-quality education and practical work experiences, our co-op programs offer real-world training to prepare students for successful careers in tech.

​Cornerstone fosters a multicultural, inclusive environment where students from over 20 countries thrive academically and professionally. Cornerstone College’s teaching methods, personalized support by instructors, teaching assistants, and advisors, and flexible learning options—combined with EQA certification and PTIB accreditation—ensure students are fully equipped for the evolving global workforce.