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AI, If You Wait, It'll Be Too Late
Overview
Why adopting and integrating AI into everyday work and life is a necessity, not a novelty - hosted by WISC (Women in Supply Chain)
About This Event
Thank you for joining us in an intimate setting to explore how artificial intelligence will shape your future while we enjoyed delicious appetizers, refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, and the opportunity to network with industry leaders.
AI is not coming someday; it is already here, shaping decisions, opportunities, and risks in our daily lives. Instead of being drawn into fear-mongering, we are in a position to change the narrative. Waiting on the sidelines only deepens the gap for individuals, businesses, and even nations. Canada is already lagging in adoption, and the cost is both economic and personal.
We unpacked:
- What AI really is: beyond the hype and fear
- Why it matters now: impacting government, business, and individuals
- How to take action: with incremental steps that build understanding and influence
This session was about more than technology. By learning and engaging, we empower ourselves and protect youth, while also giving them the tools to lead. Together, we can create meaningful impact at every level, from local communities to national strategy.
This event marked the first of many discussions, not only with our initial panellists but with additional professionals who can equip us with the tools to make AI our partner. By embracing its potential, we set the stage for lasting impact.
AI will not take our jobs unless we let it. When we step up, get involved, and lead change, we do not lose our jobs, we redefine them.
Featured Speakers
Christa Hill, Award-winning curriculum author, entrepreneur and coach, Tacit Edge
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christajhill/
Harshal Pathak, Investor @ Plug and Play - Investing in B2B and AI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshalpathak/
Robbie Butchart, VP of Growth for North America at Blackbook.ai
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiebutchart/
Alka Shahi, Student, Learner and Influencer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alkasc/
Watch for additions to our panel.
This engaging discussion will bring together leaders, innovators, and practitioners from across Calgary’s AI and business ecosystem.
About Our Location Sponsor – Plug and Play Alberta
Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Plug and Play is present in 60+ locations across five continents.
They offer corporate innovation programs and help partners through every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. Plug and Play also organizes startup acceleration programs and runs an in-house VC firm that has invested in hundreds of successful companies, including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi.