2024 Monthly Virtual Event Series

Prepare for the era of AI transformation‍

Gain firsthand insights from leading experts.
Stay ahead with the latest developments in AI for business.
Join the conversation with future-minded global leaders.

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Carole Piovesan

Managing Partner

Jasper Malcolmson

VP of AI Research

Jonathan Rosenbluth

VP of Product

Gopi Kallayil

Chief AI Evangelist

Get ready for the AI Tsunami

Generative AI is reshaping business from the frontline to the boardroom—and the modern leader cannot afford to be caught unprepared.

Our monthly webinar series, AI Tsunami, gives busy professionals an entry point into the groundbreaking world of AI. Our lineup of experts from tech, innovation strategy, legal and other professional domains will discuss the benefits, opportunities, risks, ethics, best practices, policy and governance considerations.

Walk away from every presentation feeling confident and ready to integrate AI into your strategies.

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Upcoming events

Explore our lineup of topics and speakers.

Inside Google's Seven Year Mission to Give AI a Robot Body

Oct 29, 2024 12:00 PM

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Inside Google's Seven Year Mission to Give AI a Robot Body

Join us and Hans Peter Brondmo as we explore how robotics and automation are revolutionizing industries and shaping the future of work.

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A VC's Perspective for Investing in the New AI Frontier

Nov 15, 2024 12:00 PM

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A VC's Perspective for Investing in the New AI Frontier

In this episode, John will help us explore the startup landscape in the age of AI by sharing insights into how Montreal's Real Ventures is valuating current businesses that have unique angles in leveraging this emerging technology.

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Webinar Highlights

Early Wave of the Tsunami

With each technological leap, from web browsers in to mobile apps and now AI-driven chat like GPT, the world has undergone transformative shifts.

Demystifying GenerativeAI: How to Harness its Power for Strategic Advantage

February 9, 2024

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The Approach Companies Should Take

Gopi's suggestion for companies that don't quite know what their AI strategy should be.

Using AI as a Force Multiplier in Large Organizations

March 22, 2024

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Decoding Generative AI, Augmentation Age

David's welcome message to AI Tsunami.

Demystifying GenerativeAI: How to Harness its Power for Strategic Advantage

February 9, 2024

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Expert speakers

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Lessons Learned from Building an AI Global Leader in Canada

Neil Cawse

Founder CEO

Geotab

Neil, Geotab's founder in 2000, is a visionary entrepreneur and software developer. As CEO, he leads Geotab's global telematics leadership with a strategic focus on technological and business shifts. Recognized for his 'do the right thing for the long term' leadership, Neil's analytical approach contributed to Geotab's remarkable growth, earning a spot in The Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies 2022.

The AI imperative: Unleashing Canada's progress through AI investment and R&D

Tony Gaffney

President and CEO

Vector Institute

As president and CEO of Vector Institute, Tony is an experienced CEO and transformational leader. He brings deep expertise in technology-enabled business transformation, ESG, and emerging technologies, contributing to various boards and initiatives with a passion for community, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Pascal Finette

Co-Founder & CEO

be radical.

Pascal, a seasoned strategic advisor in technology, is renowned for translating his extensive experience into teachable insights, empowering corporate leaders and entrepreneurs for transformative change. As the founder of be radical and TheHeretic.org, Pascal is a sought-after speaker, author, and communicator at the intersection of technology, global impact, and culture, leading positive change initiatives and advising on digital strategies.

John Stokes

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Real Ventures

John, a seasoned entrepreneur, co-founded Piermont Ventures, guiding exceptional startups and transitioning to Real Ventures, a seed-stage VC fund focused on wireless, internet, and media sectors. With operational strengths in strategy, marketing, and sales, he is dedicated to enhancing and expanding the communities he engages with.

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About the hosts

Nick Darveau-Garneau

Nick is renowned for his instrumental role in accelerating digital transformations for hundreds of Fortune 500 companies as a board director and technology executive. He is the former Chief Evangelist of Google.

Board Director, AI Evangelist, Senior Executive

TMX, Toronto Stock Exchange

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David R. Beatty, C.M., O.B.E., F.ICD, CFA

One of the world’s most experienced corporate directors and educators, David has served as a Director on 40 boards in Canada, America, Mexico, Australia and England. He has been chair of 11 companies, nine public and two private.

Corporate Governance Educator

Rotman School of Business

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