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The mission of the CIC is to promote an understanding of international affairs and Canada’s role in a changing world by providing Canadians with a non-partisan, nationwide forum for informed discussion, analysis and debate. Accordingly, the cornerstone of the CIC’s work is our events program. The CIC national office and our branches hold more than 150 events per year in cities across the country. In particular, our branch events give members an opportunity to directly engage with global issues that often intersect with local concerns. The CIC also supports events outside of Canada, often in partnership with other global think tanks, that can introduce Canadian perspectives to global audiences. CIC events take on many different forms, from academic lectures and panel discussions to town hall meetings and pub nights. Please consult our events calendar for a listing of CIC-organized and sponsored events.

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CIC Calgary: Cold War 2.0 – Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between China, Russia, and America – and what it means for Canada

June 12, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm MDT

MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT – BECOME A CIC CALGARY MEMBER BY JUNE 10 TO ATTEND!

The CIC Calgary Branch is pleased to host George Takach who will discuss the topic of his new book Cold War 2.0 – Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between China, Russia, and America, focusing on what this new era means for Canada.

George holds a bachelor’s degree in history, political economy, and philosophy from the University of Toronto; a graduate degree from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University; and a law degree from the University of Toronto. For forty years, he practiced technology law at McCarthy Tétrault, Canada’s premier law firm. He has written three books on technology law/tech commercial subjects—this is his first book for a general audience. He lives in Toronto and is a CIC Toronto member.

Doors open at 5:00 pm, presentation at 5:45pm with Q&A to follow at 6:30 pm. Light food and refreshments will be served.

Members can attend for FREE, but must RSVP by emailing the branch at calgary @ thecic.org to request a seat. Members may bring one invited guest to this event but they must inform the branch and provide the guest’s name when RSVP-ing via email.

This event is sponsored by McCarthy Tétrault.

Details

  • Date: June 12, 2024
  • Time:
    5:00 pm - 7:30 pm MDT

Venue

  • McCarthy Tetrault – Calgary Office
  • 421 7th Avenue SW, Suite 4000
    Calgary, Alberta T2P 4K9 Canada     + Google Map