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Pina D'Agostino

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Board Chair at Ontario Centre of Innovation
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Dr. Pina DAgostino is a distinguished law professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, and the Board Chair for the Ontario Centre of Innovation. An internationally recognized scholar, she specializes in intellectual property, AI, and emerging technologies, holding a Tier 1 York Research Chair in the field. Her education includes degrees from the University of Oxford.

Outside of her academic and professional roles, she is a vocal supporter of womens empowerment, as seen in her active participation in International Womens Day initiatives. She also shows a keen interest in Canadian arts and culture, celebrating events like the Juno Awards and iconic Canadian musicians.

She was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Board Chair
Job Level
Senior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Topics Pina cares about

IP & AI Law
Her entire career, research, and multiple directorships are focused on the intersection of intellectual property law, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
Innovation in Ontario
As Board Chair of the Ontario Centre of Innovation, she is directly involved in setting the strategic direction for supporting and funding innovation across the province.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Board Chair
Ontario Centre of Innovation
4-2023
Member Board of Directors
Ontario Centre of Innovation
10-2024 - 10-2025
Vice Chair Board of Directors
Ontario Centre of Innovation
4-2025
Associate Vice President Research
York University
3-2024
Scientific Director
Connected Minds CFREF
In the press

Media appearances

Pina D'Agostino named first female Chair of Ontario Centre of Innovation Board. Featured in York University – YFile
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Pina D'Agostino is the first female chair of the Ontario Centre of Innovation board. Featured in Law Times
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Education
1992 - 1996
Hon BA
York University
2001 - 2004
MSt and DPhil
University of Oxford
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