Juan is a Research Scientist at the Vector Institute, and holds Adjunct Assistant Professorships at the University of Waterloo and University of Toronto. He is a Canada CIFAR AI Chair. His research interests are at the intersection of condensed matter physics, quantum computing, and machine learning. 

Harbir is an executive vice president and chief technology officer at Cenovus Energy. With 40 years of experience in the oil industry, Harbir is a strategic business thinker, and a passionate advocate of technology and innovation. He has developed the IP strategy of his company with more than dozen patents in oil sands. Harbir developed the first successful commercial SAGD operation in the world which led to the birth of a $200 billion industry. Harbir's leadership in focusing his company's technology efforts has created great value for Cenovus shareholders. He believes deeply in the value of fundamental research, in funding excellence, and models for collaboration.

Cameron Schuler is the Chief Commercialization Officer & Vice President, Industry Innovation at the Vector Institute. He has founded numerous start-up companies and he is Chair & Co-founder of PFM Scheduling Services. Cameron spent 8 years in investment sales & trading. He attained an MBA from Queen’s University and completed numerous investment management programs. Cameron is working with yiyaniQ on a volunteer basis.

David has more than 33 years of global investment management experience in various investment leadership and portfolio management roles, including as Chief Investment Officer since 2002, for asset managers and asset owners. He managed teams of investment professionals, including portfolio managers, analysts, product management, and traders, as well as chairing asset allocation committees since 1997. David is CEO & Chief Investment Officer of Strategic Frontier Management. He also has served on the Board of Directors and other strategic advisory boards or committees for a variety of companies and organizations in Financial Industry.