AI in Action: From Lab Breakthroughs to Market Impact
Witness the powerful intersection of research and reality as industry leaders showcase how cutting-edge AI transforms business and society. Engage with practical demonstrations, gain insights from implementation experts, and participate in dynamic panel discussions on AI ethics and policy. Connect with fellow innovators who are actively shaping the future of AI application across sectors.
Join us where groundbreaking AI research transforms into real-world application - be part of something remarkable.
Speakers
Agenda
Subject to change; all times EST
8:30 AM |
Registration & Breakfast (in person only) |
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9:30AM |
Opening Remarks |
Ali Taiyeb, Director Partnerships and Ecosystem, Vector Institute Tony Gaffney, President & CEO, Vector Institute |
10:00-10:30 AM |
Fireside chat: Navigating the new global AI Regulatory / Governance Landscape |
Tony Gaffney, President & CEO, Vector Institute Dr. Laura Gilbert, Head of AI - Cross Government Programmes, Ellison Institute of Technology |
10:35-11:05 AM |
Panel Discussion: Accelerating AI Adoption - Canada's Imperative for Global Competitiveness
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Dr. Foteini Agrafioti, Senior Vice President, Data and AI and Chief Science Officer, RBC Sabrina Geremia, VP & Country Managing Director, Google Canada Steve McCrystal, Chief Enterprise Technology Officer, Unilever
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11:05 - 11:15 AM |
Refreshment break & Networking (in person only) |
Industry Networking Lounge open (in person only) |
11:20 - 11:50 AM |
Panel Discussion: Decoding Canada's AI Skills Blueprint: What Industry Really Needs Our industry leaders will discuss the specific skills and capabilities their organizations need to advance their AI strategies, the gaps they're seeing in today's talent pool, and how these requirements are likely to evolve. The conversation will examine how academic institutions and industry can work together to develop talent with the multidisciplinary capabilities needed to transform AI from promising technology into practical business solutions. |
Lewis Curley, Partner, People & Change - AI Workforce Canadian Lead, KPMG Stephanie Maccio, Director, Finance & Media | Data Engineering & Artificial Intelligence, Bell Ezequiel Machabanski, VP of Insights and Analytics, EllisDon Ozge Yeloglu, VP, Advanced Analytics & AI, CIBC
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11:50 - 12:20 PM |
Panel Discussion: Transforming Health with AI that can be trusted: Driving Research, Adoption, and Impact through Innovation
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Dante Morra, Founder & Chair CAN Health Network Fanny Sie, Head of AI and Emerging Technology External Collaborations, Mergers, Acquisitions and Partnering, Roche Global Informatics Devin Singh, Vector Faculty Affiliate & CEO of Hero AI Mahshid Yassaei, CEO of Tali AI
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12:20 - 12:45 PM |
Panel Discussion: Bridging the gap: How AI research accelerates proof of concepts to production
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Azin Asgarian, AI Technical Lead, Georgian Rodrigue Hajjar, VP of Engineering, Cohere Ian Scott, Chief Science Officer, Deloitte Maks Volkovs, SVP AI/ML TD Bank | Co-Founder Layer 6 AI
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12:45 PM |
Closing Remarks |
Ali Taiyeb, Director Partnerships and Ecosystem, Vector Institute |
12:45 - 2:30 PM |
Lunch & Networking (in person only)
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Industry Networking Lounge open (in person only) |