Product Evenings TO: AI Integration for Product Builders

Drawing from his experience building AI-powered systems at global scale, Niall will guide participants through practical frameworks, real examples, and live exercises that show how AI can accelerate insights, sharpen strategy, and power new product capabilities. Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting, this session will help you build with more confidence and clarity.

Product Evenings TO: AI Integration for Product Builders

Date: Tue, Feb 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM EST
Location: BrainStation Toronto, 482 Front St W, 2nd Floor

Meet the Speaker:

• Niall Ryan - Senior Product Manager, Risk and AI at Shopify

Event Overview

• Using AI to Turn Data Into Product Insight

Learn how to use AI to analyze user behaviour, uncover patterns, and surface insights that inform prioritization, UX decisions, and long-term strategy. Practice interpreting real datasets and turning findings into actionable product decisions.

• Designing Product Strategy With AI in Mind

Explore how to integrate AI thinking early in the product-proposal process. Identify where AI can create leverage, enhance value, or unlock entirely new product experiences, and practice framing these opportunities in a way that aligns teams and stakeholders.

• Building and Shipping AI-Powered Features

Go behind the scenes of what it takes to ship AI-driven functionality responsibly. From performance to reliability to user trust, learn how to scope, design, test, and launch features where AI is at the core, not just a layer on top.

What's included:

• Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
• Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.

Info: Kick off the evening with opening remarks from the BrainStation team.

Info: In this interactive workshop, Niall will show how any product builder can start applying AI today, and where it delivers the greatest impact.

Info: Wrap up the evening with gourmet light refreshments and conversation. Connect with fellow attendees, share takeaways from the discussion, and network with leaders and innovators from across Toronto’s marketing community.

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