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
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2025-05-14T22:00:00.0000000Z –2025-05-14T23:30:00.0000000Z - Almost Sold Out
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482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON How to get here
- $35
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Hear From Industry Leaders
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Leaders in AI
Thought Leadership Event
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.
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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.
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Ethical AI & Responsible Innovation
Explore frameworks and practices that ensure AI systems are explainable, fair, and accountable, while maintaining innovation velocity.
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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.
How to Get Here
BrainStation Toronto
482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON
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Finding Your Way
Located near Front St. West and Spadina Ave. at The Well, right next to the Indigo.
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Entering The Building
Look for Quantum Coffee, enter the building, and follow the signs to the elevators.
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Once You're Inside
Take elevator to the 2nd floor. Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.
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Reserve Your Spot
Join industry professionals who will guide you toward starting and building a career in tech.
- BrainStation Toronto
- Wed, May 14, 2025
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2025-05-14T22:00:00.0000000Z –2025-05-14T23:30:00.0000000Z - Almost Sold Out
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482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON Get Directions
- $35
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