Speakers List

John Weigelt

Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada

John Weigelt leads Microsoft Canada’s strategic policy and technology efforts.  He helps individuals and organizations across Canada innovate with technology while avoiding the unintended consequences that might arise.  John has contributed to many technological efforts that established the foundation for the electronic services we take for granted today and he continues to lead efforts to evolve technology standards and policy.  His extensive experience in technology, business and policy provides him with a unique perspective of our technology enabled economy.

Irina Im

Senior Tax Manager, Industrials Analyst, RSM

Irina has more than 15 years of public practice and industry experience advising companies and business owners on complex tax issues related to various aspects of their operations, including strategic tax planning, tax accounting, and reporting and compliance.

In May 2022, Irina joined RSM’s Industry Eminence Program, which positions her to understand, forecast and communicate economic, business and technology trends shaping the industrials industry. Irina will work with the firm’s chief economist and other industry eminence participants to analyze trends and themes affecting the manufacturing industry.

Joris Myny

Senior Vice President, Digital Industries, Siemens Canada

Joris Myny is Senior Vice President, Digital Industries. Mr. Myny is responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of the business in Canada, including sales, marketing and service operations within the fields of Automation, Drives, Motion Control, Instrumentation, Process Control and PLM Software.

Mr. Myny began his career as an Electrical Engineer with Siemens in Brussels. He was the Business Development Director for Automation at Siemens head office in Germany, covering Asia, Africa and Latin America. Prior to his current role, he served as the Vice President at Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. in Plano, Texas.