AI is rapidly reshaping industries across Canada, and organizations that move beyond experimentation are already seeing a measurable competitive edge. By translating ambition into execution, this event highlighted the urgency for businesses to operationalize AI and unlock meaningful impact across their operations.
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On Thursday, March 26th, The Globe and Mail hosted a gathering on practical AI adoption, bringing together leading experts and executives who are actively deploying AI within their organizations. They emphasized that the key differentiator is no longer interest in AI, but the ability to move quickly from pilot projects to enterprise‑wide implementation. Panelists outlined the strategies used by successful first movers, including aligning AI initiatives with clear business objectives, investing in data foundations and establishing cross‑functional teams to support adoption at scale.
Speakers also addressed common barriers, such as fragmented processes, unclear governance and limited internal alignment, and offered clear guidance on how to overcome them. They shared real‑world examples of AI delivering measurable improvements in productivity, customer experience and operational efficiency.
Speakers:
- Brian Medeiros, President of Kyndryl Canada
- Dan Park, CEO, Clutch
- Karima-Catherine Goundiam, Founder & CEO, B2BeeMatch and CEO, Red Digital Consulting
- Armando Benitez, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Head of AI, BMO Capital Markets
- Sandra E. Martin, Standards Editor, The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail presented the event with sponsor support from Kyndryl Canada. To learn about upcoming Globe and Mail events visit www.globeandmail.com/events.
Event summary produced by The Globe and Mail Events team. The Globe’s editorial department was not involved.