2024 Annual Spring Dinner

Dive deep into the future of ocean sustainability as we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and Canada's Ocean Supercluster in Halifax. Join us for an evening of discovery at "Waves of AI Innovation," where experts, innovators, and enthusiasts come together to discuss how AI is revolutionizing our approach to preserving and revitalizing our oceans.
 
Learn about cutting-edge technologies, data-driven solutions, and collaborative initiatives that are transforming the oceans sector and unravel the potential of artificial intelligence in the field. Let’s ride the waves of change and discover how AI can propel us towards a more sustainable and thriving future for our oceans.
 
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation that's shaping the future of ocean sustainability. Secure your spot today and embark on a journey toward a smarter, more sustainable future!
 

Meet our Speakers

Dr. Sue Molloy, P.Eng., FCAE
CEO, Glas Ocean Electric

Dr. Sue Molloy holds a PhD in Naval Architectural and Ocean Engineering (Memorial University) and is the CEO of Glas Ocean Electric (GOE), a Nova Scotia-based company using their electric propulsion and AI-enabled navigation systems to reduce maritime carbon emissions. Sue and her team won the Lieutenant Governor’s award for Excellence in Engineering.  

Sue is a Chair of the board for the Council of Canadian Academies, elected Vice President of the Engineers Nova Scotia Council and past co-chair for Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Discovery Grant program.  

Sue’s professional service work includes being an active reviewer for the US Department of Energy and national Canadian Government programs, serving as Canadian Chair of ISO TC 8, Ships and Marine Technology and as the international convenor for the IEC committee focused on river turbine performance. In 2022 Sue was elected as a fellow to the Canadian Academy of Engineering.  

Prior to GOE, Sue was president and general manager of Black Rock Tidal Power (a subsidiary of Schottel GmbH). Sue teaches about sustainable energy and related marine topics at Dalhousie University in Halifax. 


Jean Quirion
VP Research and Development, Innovasea
Jean is currently leading Innovasea’s Fish Tracking Research and Development (R&D) team. As part of OceanAware, a $29M R&D program co-funded by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, Jean built a team of AI and Machine Learning engineers at Innovasea, as well as engaged with key AI academic partners, to develop Innovasea’s Tagless Fish Tracking system which is based on AI and computer vision and capable to automatically detecting fish and classifying their species in real-time around hydropower facilities. 
 
Jean has been working in the private technology sector for 25 years across different industries, automotive, defense, and now ocean tech. In 2013, with his contribution to many growth-generating products and innovations, he received the IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section (CAS) Young Innovator Award. Jean is also co-inventor on several patents, and co-author of multiple scientific publications related to engineering systems and most recently AI techniques for fish tracking. Jean holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering from Dalhousie University and a P.Eng. designation from the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia.


Dr. Mae Seto, PEng
Associate Professor, Dalhousie University
Dr. Seto worked in private industry (ISE Research Ltd., Pt. Coquitlam, Canada) for six years on research and development projects related to autonomous underwater vehicles. Then, Dr. Seto moved to Nova Scotia to work as a defence scientist for Defence R&D Canada. She joined the Dalhousie Department of Mechanical Engineering as an Associate Professor in 2017. Dr. Seto is registered in Nova Scotia as a Professional Engineer (PEng).

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