AI, If You Wait, It’ll Be Too Late

AI is not coming someday, it is already here, shaping decisions, opportunities, and risks in our daily lives. Instead of being drawn into fear mongering, we are in a position to change the narrative. Waiting on the sidelines only deepens the gap for individuals, businesses, and even nations. Canada is already lagging in adoption, and the cost is both economic and personal.

We will unpack:

• What AI really is: beyond the hype and fear
• Why it matters now: impacting government, business, and individuals
• How to take action: with incremental steps that build understanding and influence

This session is about more than technology. By learning and engaging, we empower ourselves and protect youth, while also giving them the tools to lead. Together, we can create meaningful impact at every level, from local communities to national strategy.

This event marks the first of many discussions we will host, not only with our initial panelists but with additional professionals who can equip us with the tools to make AI our partner. By embracing its potential, we set the stage for lasting impact.

AI will not take our jobs unless we let it. When we step up, get involved, and lead change, we do not lose our jobs, we redefine them.

Agenda:

• 5:00 – 5:30 PM → Networking and light bites
• 5:30 – 6:15 PM → Panel discussion with industry experts and AI users
• 6:15 – 7:00 PM → Open discussions, snacks, and non alcoholic drinks

Christa Hill, Award-winning curriculum author, entrepreneur and coach, Tacit Edge https://www.linkedin.com/in/christajhill/

Harshal Pathak, Investor @ Plug and Play - Investing in B2B and AI https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshalpathak/

Watch for additions to our panel!

This engaging discussion will bring together leaders, innovators, and practitioners from across Calgary’s AI and business ecosystem.

Location Sponsor: Plug and Play Alberta (Location Sponsor)

• Driving: 438 - 11 Ave. SE, Calgary, https://maps.app.goo.gl/84G5XzqYWU1v2QdK8
• Parking: is available right across the street in the gravel lot for $12 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/YPHHYkogiDsPzE4g7

Tickets are $25 per person. This small fee helps cover the cost of high-quality food and non-alcoholic beverages for all attendees.

This event is open to anyone interested in discussing and understanding why we all need to adopt and contribute to AI. Please share the link with colleagues, peers, and your network – especially those interested in practical, accessible ways to get started.

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Our Mission: To globally connect and collaborate with every industry and stakeholder under the supply chain umbrella. WISC works to link bridges and remove silos through relationships that support professional opportunities, growth, and understanding.

WISC is not new but is being redesigned to capture all past successes while creating new opportunities to:

• Expand ours and your associateship in the community
• Develop strong relationships with academic and business communities
• Advance professionals across the entire supply chain

Join us in advancing Supply Chain professionals and opportunities.

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Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Plug and Play is present in 60+ locations across five continents.

They offer corporate innovation programs and help partners through every stage of their innovation journey — from education to execution. Plug and Play also organizes startup acceleration programs and runs an in-house VC firm that has invested in hundreds of successful companies, including: Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi.

👉 Learn more at Plug and Play Tech Center.

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