Explore a 43-minute conference talk by Matthew Wiersma from the University of Winnipeg, delivered at the Fields Institute on September 21, 2023. Delve into new tensor products of C*-algebras and the characterization of type I C*-algebras as rigidly symmetric C*-algebras. Part of the Workshop on Operator Algebras and Applications: Symmetry and Structure, this presentation contributes to the broader Thematic Program on Operator Algebras and Applications. Gain insights into advanced topics in operator algebra theory and their applications in mathematical physics and quantum mechanics.