AI is growing at a rate not seen before in the adoption of technology.  The momentum is real, and the speed of adoption is staggering.  For New Brunswick companies to stay competitive, it’s essential to understand HOW to leverage AI effectively—and to have employees equipped with the right skills to leverage their full potential. 

This panel will highlight digital adoption programs, free and paid training opportunities currently available to develop a skilled workforce, upskill your existing talent, and tap into the expertise cultivated at our local institutions.  You will learn about how post-secondary institutions are engaged in AI research and collaborating with customers to advance our workplaces and economy. 

Discover the resources available today to guide your organization’s AI adoption and learn how to thrive in an AI centric global marketplace. 

Moderated by Melissa O’Rourke, Associate Executive Director at the McKenna Institute at UNB, joining the discussion will be: 

• Dr. Scott Bateman, Scientific Director of UNB’s Research Institute in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RIDSAI) 

• André Chaission, Université de Moncton, Atlantic Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Data Management (PLEIADE) 

• Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpact and Digital Boost 3.0 AI Program 

• Vector Institute, a not for profit dedicated to AI research, collaboration and commercialization