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The era of artificial intelligence has arrived, but can it revolutionize the way local governments serve their communities? Join us for an interactive day where AI experts and municipal leaders from across Canada share how they’re harnessing AI to detect wildfires, engage citizens, prevent homelessness, and more. Speakers share real-world success stories and innovative solutions that create smarter, safer, and more resilient communities.

Guests include Robbie Beyer, Director of Data Science and AI at RSM, Monique Crichlow, Executive Director, Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, Baba’ Giwa, Professor at Loyalist College, Roy Hollett, Deputy Chief Director at Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, Nathan Lloyd, Lead AI Researcher at The Pamoja Institute For Community Engagement And Action, Mike Melinyshyn, CFO / Director of Corporate Services and Innovation at the Town of Innisfil, Moustafa Naiem Abdel-Mooty, Founder & CEO at Resiliō Climate Solutions, Ryan Smith, Divisional Director of Planning and Development Services at the City of Kelowna, Nan Xie, IT Manager at the City of Calgary, Craig Cooper, Director of Housing Stability Services at the City of London, and Rob Porter, Director of eLearning Programs at CoSo Cloud.

• Approximately 7 Hours in Length
• Location: Capitol Theatre
• In Person: $199
• Virtual Live Stream: $79

Event agenda*

9:15 am – 9:30 am Opening Remarks:

• • Mayor Olena Hankivsky and Councillor Todd Attridge
  • Representative from the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery
  • Representative from Loyalist College

9:30 am – 10:30 am Opening Panel
Facilitated discussion about the future of AI and its impact on society and government.

Mayor Olena Hankivsky, Municipality of Port Hope
Robbie Beyer, Director of Data Science and AI at RSM
Monique Crichlow, Executive Director at Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society
 
10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
 
10:45 am – 11:15 am Morning Presentations
Presenters each have 15 minutes to share real-world examples of how they use AI to improve communities.

Example 1:    Using AI to Detect Wildfires: Roy Hollett, Deputy Chief Director at Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency
Example 2:    AI and Community Engagement: Nathan Lloyd, Lead AI Researcher at The Pamoja Institute For Community Engagement And Action
Example 3:    AI and Customer Service: Mike Melinyshyn, CFO / Director of Corporate Services and Innovation at the Town of Innisfil
Example 4:    AI, Climate Change and Emergency Preparedness: Moustafa Naiem Abdel-Mooty, Founder & CEO at Resiliō Climate Solutions

11:15 am – 12:15 pm Questions
Audience members have the chance to ask questions to speakers.

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch and Networking

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Afternoon Presentations
Presenters each have 15 minutes to share real-world examples of how they use AI to improve communities.

Example 5:    AI and Expediting Housing Permits: Ryan Smith, Divisional Director of Planning and Development Services at the City of Kelowna
Example 6:    AI and Road Maintenance: Nan Xie,  IT Manager at the City of Calgary
Example 7:    AI to Predict and Prevent Homelessness: Craig Cooper, Director of Housing Stability Services at the City of London
Example 8:    AI and Skilled Trades: Rob Porter, Director of eLearning Programs at CoSo Cloud

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Questions
Audience members have the chance to ask questions to speakers.

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Break

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Closing Remarks
Mayor Olena Hankivsky and Councillor Todd Attridge 

*event agenda may be subject to change