VANCOUVER HARDWARE MEETUP
Thurs, Feb 20
Bots, Boxes & Bottlenecks: The Tech Driving Modern Logistics
The COVID-19 pandemic turned global supply chains into the world’s worst group project—factory shutdowns, labor shortages, transportation bottlenecks, and erratic consumer demand left everyone scrambling to fix the mess and pull some extra weight.
Bots, Boxes & Bottlenecks: The Tech Driving Modern Logistics will dive into how cutting-edge technologies like robotics, AI, and IoT are turning chaos into order by streamlining logistics, enhancing efficiency, and tackling long-standing challenges in the movement of goods.
From automating warehouses to improving real-time tracking, this panel discussion will cover how these innovations are reshaping the future of supply chains and enabling businesses to meet growing demands and help avoid getting another F should another global catastrophe come along.
EVENT DETAILS
Doors open at 5:30pm
Panel Discussion starts at 6:30pm
Networking from 8pm until close
General Admission is $30 and includes food and refreshments.
Only a few tickets will be available at the door, so we recommend registering in advance.
OUR PANELISTS
Adam Nori
President & Principal Consultant at Pacific Alpine Rail Advisors
Adam Nori is a seasoned rail and logistics expert with 19 years of experience driving innovation and operational excellence. As the owner of Pacific Alpine Rail Advisors, a Calgary-based consulting firm, he helps clients optimize rail freight strategies, streamline operations, and unlock growth opportunities. With leadership roles at Canadian Pacific Railway, Suncor, and more, Adam brings a deep understanding of the industry, making him a trusted advisor and sought-after speaker.
Chonchol Gupta
Chief Executive Officer of Rebirth Analytics
Chonchol Gupta is the CEO of Rebirth Analytics, an AI-driven risk intelligence company that helps clients turn interconnected risks—ranging from financial and geopolitical to ESG and supply chain disruptions—into competitive advantages. His expertise in predictive analytics and organizational resilience has been sought by institutions like the US Federal Reserve, APEC, and the UK Department of International Trade. Through his doctoral research at the University of Antwerp, he explores enterprise resilience in an increasingly complex global landscape. Chonchol holds degrees in Civil Engineering, International Studies, and an MBA from Tulane University.
Mark Roth
Technical Principle and Head of the Advanced Design Center at Avery Dennison
Mark Roth, Technical Principal and Head of the Advanced Design Center at Avery Dennison, has over 40 years of experience and holds numerous patents across media, sensors, firmware, and mechanical design. He leads the H3 group, driving R&D innovation and next-generation technology solutions across the company. Mark played a key role in developing Avery Dennison’s read point solution portfolio, accelerating RFID adoption. With expertise in robotics, material handling, and automation, he focuses on expanding intelligent labels and sensor technology to enhance efficiency and traceability across logistics, food, and retail supply chains.
Kevin Damoa
Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Glīd Technologies
Kevin A. Damoa is a mechanical engineer, operations executive, and veteran with a career spanning space exploration, clean mobility, and defense logistics. A former U.S. Army and Air Force serviceman, he later led logistics at SpaceX, managed F-35 integration at Northrop Grumman, and held executive roles at Romeo Power, XOS Trucks, Canoo, and Serial 1 Cycle. Now, as Founder & CEO of Glīd, he’s developing autonomous road-to-rail clean energy solutions.
OUR PARTNERS
Vancouver Hardware Meetup is made possible by the gracious contributions from our partners. Thanks to their support, we will continue bringing the community together for years to come.
PLATINUM
Memfault is the first embedded observability platform that empowers teams to build more robust devices with software at scale.
GOLD
Manning Elliott is a CPA firm with offices located in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and Abbotsford that provides personalized accounting and business advisory services to companies operating within a wide range of industries.
From initial R&D and prototyping to proof of concept and MVP, Intent act as partners to their clients, helping them create innovative product concepts and make their vision a reality.
Edge Impulse is the leading development platform for machine learning on edge devices, empowering developers to create and optimize solutions with real-world data.
SILVER
