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What does the future hold for media, and how will intellectual property evolve in an age of AI? How will stories be written, lyrics crafted, and art brought to life over the next decade?

Join us for the second Queen’s Micro Summit at Arcadia Earth, Toronto’s multi-sensory art museum. Experience TED-style talks and fireside chats with leading Queen’s researchers and industry experts exploring AI’s transformative impact on media. Top it off with food and drinks from Canada’s premier restaurant and event group, Oliver & Bonacini.

Whether you’re a seasoned media vet or just curious about how AI will affect the content you consume, this summit is for you. Choose to attend either of the two evenings or both at a special discounted price.   

Speakers 

Samuel Dahan _{Associate Professor, Queen’s Law; Adjunct Professor, Cornell Law School}

Samuel is an award-winning professor at Queen’s and Cornell and the founder and director of the Conflict Analytics Lab, a consortium for AI research on law and conflict resolution. He is also the chief of policy at Deel, where he also chairs the Deel Lab for Global Employment, and is leading the development of AI legal systems MyOpenCourt and OpenJustice. Samuel has held roles at the Court of Justice of the EU, EU Commission, and advised Latvia during the 2008 financial crisis.

Scott MacKenzie _{Department Head, Queen’s Film and Media}

Scott is a recognized expert on documentary, transnational cinemas, experimental media, Arctic cinemas, and activist media. His recent research focuses on global Arctic cinema cultures, film manifestos, handmade films, national and transnational identities, and Situationist practices in moving image activism. 

William Nelson _{Professor, Queen’s Biology}

Bill’s research focuses on the interaction between individual life-scale histories and the dynamics of populations and communities, which are key to understanding things like insect outbreak cycles and eco-evolutionary dynamics. His lab combines mathematical modeling, laboratory experiments, and field-based mesocosm experiments in a range of invertebrate systems, from freshwater zooplankton to tortrix moths.  

Malcolm White, Artsci’93 _{Portfolio Manager, BMO Global Asset Management}

Malcolm specializes in the technology sector and is responsible for equity portfolio management and research. He has been recognized for four consecutive years as a TopGun Investment Mind in Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Malcolm has also lectured internationally on the applications of AI in finance and is currently completing his Master of Science, Data Science from the University of Colorado Boulder. 

Itinerary

March 25 (Night 1)

• 5:30 pm: Registration opens. Savor mocktails and noodle boxes as you explore Arcadia Earth.
• 6 pm:  TED-style talks from Samuel Dahan, William Nelson and Scott MacKenzie moderated by Malcolm White.  
• 7 pm: Networking. 

March 26 (Night 2)

• 5:30 pm: Registration opens. Enjoy taco and churro stations, cash bar, and a complimentary cocktail. Take a free tour of Arcadia Earth.  
• 7 pm: Fireside chat with Samuel Dahan, William Nelson and Scott MacKenzie moderated by Malcolm White.  
• 8:15 pm: Networking.   

³ÉÈË´óƬ the venue  

is an immersive museum that combines creative art installations and exciting technology to inspire visitors to take action towards a more sustainable future. This groundbreaking experience showcases the beauty of our planet and the impact of human actions on the environment. 

Accessibility requirements  

All the spaces inside Arcadia Earth are fully accessible. Read more on how to plan your visit on the .