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Leaders in AI: 2025 Trends & Landscape

Join us in Toronto for a forward looking conversation with senior Canadian AI and technology leaders as they explore the trends, tools, and innovations shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

  • BrainStation Toronto
  • Wed, May 14, 2025
  • 2025-05-14T22:00:00.0000000Z  –  2025-05-14T23:30:00.0000000Z

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  • 80k+ attendees globally
  • Learn from industry experts
  • Live Q&A
  • Jeanette Kennedy

    Jeanette Kennedy

    Global Partner Marketing Lead

    Microsoft
  • David Hariri

    David Hariri

    Co-Founder

    Ada
  • Ryan Khurana

    Ryan Khurana

    Lead, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics

    MLSE
  • Noelle Roque

    Noelle Roque

    AVP, Global AI Strategy & Initiatives

    Manulife

Hear From Industry Leaders

  • Jeanette Kennedy

    Jeanette Kennedy

    Global Partner Marketing Lead

    Jeanette Kennedy is the Global Partner Marketing Lead at Microsoft, where she spearheads strategic initiatives to strengthen partnerships and drive co-marketing efforts worldwide. With a robust background in high technology and nonprofit sectors, Jeanette excels in aligning business goals with impactful marketing strategies. Her leadership focuses on fostering collaboration and delivering value across Microsoft's global partner ecosystem.​

  • David Hariri

    David Hariri

    Co-Founder

    David Hariri is the Co-Founder of Ada, an AI-powered customer service automation platform. Since launching in 2016, Ada has automated over 4 billion customer interactions for brands like Meta, Verizon, and Square. David leads product innovation, integrating large language models to enhance customer experiences. A self-taught developer and designer, David is passionate about building elegant, scalable software that bridges design and engineering.

  • Ryan Khurana

    Ryan Khurana

    Lead, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics

    Ryan Khurana leads Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics at MLSE, where he spearheads the integration of generative AI to transform fan engagement and media production. His work includes developing a generative AI video editor that enables rapid, personalized content creation for teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors.

  • Noelle Roque

    Noelle Roque

    AVP, Global AI Strategy & Initiatives

    Noelle Roque is the Head of Global AI Strategy at Manulife, where she leads enterprise-wide AI initiatives focused on responsible innovation and large-scale transformation. With a background in engineering and a passion for data and AI, Noelle has been instrumental in integrating generative AI and large language models into Manulife's operations, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency.

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Event Overview

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring top AI minds as they explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing business, technology, and society at large.

  • 01

    AI at Scale: From Research to Real-World Impact

    Learn how Canadian organizations are deploying AI at scale, moving beyond experimentation to deliver measurable business and societal value.

  • 02

    Ethical AI & Responsible Innovation

    Explore frameworks and practices that ensure AI systems are explainable, fair, and accountable, while maintaining innovation velocity.

  • 03

    Generative AI & the New Era of Creativity & Productivity

    Dive into how generative models like LLMs are transforming industries, from content creation to enterprise automation, and what it means for the future of work.

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482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

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    Located near Front St. West and Spadina Ave. at The Well, right next to the Indigo.

  2. Entering The Building

    Look for Quantum Coffee, enter the building, and follow the signs to the elevators.

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    Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.

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  • BrainStation Toronto
  • Wed, May 14, 2025
  • 2025-05-14T22:00:00.0000000Z  –  2025-05-14T23:30:00.0000000Z

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