Fall Session 3 - Prove the Value and Plan the Rollout

These hands-on session cut through the AI noise and gets practical. Part of Discovery Foundation's 2026 priority to advance AI integration.
About this Event

CIBA is proud to present the Discovery Foundation Applied AI Implementation Clinics Program - Fall Series, delivered in partnership with Thompson Rivers University.

From Workshop to AI Prototype

After the three workshops, participants have one week to submit a short video case (3–5 minutes) by Tuesday, December 1, outlining a business problem, their proposed AI workflow, expected benefits, and the support they need to make it happen.

A selection panel will choose five businesses to advance based on clarity of the problem, business value, feasibility, readiness and responsible use of data. These five will refine their AI Prototypes further, and one business will be selected to work with CIBA’s Flagship AI Microteam to build and implement its prototype.

Every participant walks away with an opportunity brief, a pilot outline and an implementation case, whether or not they advance.

What to bring: A laptop and one day-to-day process in your business you’d like to improve. Each two-hour session combines instruction and live demos with hands-on working time and Q&A.

Session 3 - Prove the Value and Plan the Rollout

TRU Campus - Brown Family House of Learning- Room HL269

Lunch included

Session Overview

Develop the business case, plan team adoption and decide how a successful pilot could move into implementation.

• Measure time saved, cost, quality and adoption; compare benefits with setup, tools, training and maintenance costs.
• Separate measured results from estimates; plan ownership, training and ongoing review.
• Set criteria to improve, expand or stop the pilot, and communicate the case in a short video.

Working exercise and takeaway: Develop a simple value assessment and initial rollout plan, then practise a short pitch with feedback. Leave with an implementation case and video outline.

After the workshop: Prepare the video submission, using the November 26 office hour for questions before the proposed December 1 deadline.

Presenter - Rob Cupello

Rob Cupello is an AI Advisor, Marketing Strategist, and Chief Strategy Officer at Csek Creative. With more than 20 years of experience helping organizations grow, Rob specializes in turning emerging technologies into practical business solutions. His approach cuts through the hype, focusing on real-world applications that help organizations improve operations, enhance customer experiences, and make smarter decisions.