Dr. Aaron Genest
Senior Manager of Application Engineers – Digital Industry Software, Siemens
President – SaskTech

Dr. Aaron Genest is a recognized leader at the intersection of digital innovation, advanced manufacturing, and workforce transformation. As Senior Manager of Application Engineers, Aaron helps support and sell products that design and verify the most advanced computer chips in the world.

Based in Saskatoon, Aaron is also President of SaskTech, an industry association dedicated to growing Saskatchewan’s tech sector. Through this role, he advocates for a stronger innovation ecosystem and works to ensure the province is positioned as a competitive, inclusive, and globally connected tech hub.

With a PhD in Computer Science and a background spanning academia, entrepreneurship, and multinational leadership, Aaron brings a unique perspective to the future of work and the importance of technology adoption in rural and industrial contexts. He is a passionate speaker on innovation, digital transformation, and building the next generation of skilled talent.

Aaron will be hosting a panel discussion on starting a rural techhub.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarongenest/