Enterprise AI Summit Canada | Applying Next Level Deep Learning

and Advanced Machine Learning

Join us to explore the latest AI and Machine Learning applications and discover how
they are revolutionizing the different industries, driving efficiency, and solving complex
challenges.

We are delighted to announce the first edition of the Enterprise AI Summit Canada. The event will bring
together an audience across different sectors to explore the latest advancements in AI and Machine
Learning, and how these can be applied in different areas.

By attending the Enterprise AI Summit Canada, you will have the opportunity to learn, network, and explore
the transformative potential of AI in your company.

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2024?

• Learn about the latest AI/ML technologies and strategies being used to drive innovation and
efficiency.
• Be part of a dynamic community driving innovation in AI and ML within Canada. The summit
fosters collaboration and discussion, shaping the future of this transformative technology.
• Hear from industry experts and thought leaders on how to implement AI to revolutionize
strategies for sustained success and future-proofed growth.
• Gain a competitive edge by equipping your team with AI-driven tools and strategies.
• Connect with a global network of AI/ML professionals who are working through the same
challenges and exploring AI solutions.
• Discover unique insights and technical use cases from AI specialists and data scientists.
• Stay up to date on the latest AI research discoveries and practical directives to implement
them in your business.

Enterprise AI Summit Canada 2024 Key Themes:

- THE FUTURE OF AI: Discover what top industry leaders think of the future of AI
- FRAUD DETECTION: Learn the latest about how AI is helping combat Fraud Detection
- CUSTOMER CENTRIC: Understand how AI is used to personalize and improve customer financial
products and services.
 - AI REGULATIONS: Stay current on the latest regulatory developments and best practices for the use of
AI.
- IMPLEMENTING AI IN YOUR BUSINESS: Learn from experts on how to develop and implement an
effective AI strategy for your organization

Speakers Confirmed:

• Aditya Anne, Senior Director, Enterprise AI Governance, CIBC

• Yannick Lallement, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Scotiabank
• Aditya Vikram Singh, Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Munich Re
• Maurice Leon, Director Service Governance, CIBC Mellon
• Aneta Osmola, Data and AI Risk Director, Global Risk Management Scotiabank
• Chris Patterson, Head of Enterprise AI Platforms and Solutions, CIBC
• Olga Tsubiks, Director, Strategic Analytics and Data Science, RBC
• Eoin Roche, Senior Vice President, Head of Technical Account Management, KX
• Amit Satpathy, Director of Artificial Intelligence, Munich Re Canada
• Javier Medel, Senior Machine Learning Engineer, WM
• Pedro Tavares, Lead Data Scientist, Glencore
• Mateusz Ujma, Senior Director, Data Science, Rogers Communications
• Ching Huang, Manager, Health Data Science Branch, Ontario Ministry of Health
• Paul Beaton, Sr. Manager, Data Science & Analytics, Rogers Communications
• Huzaifa Noman, Global Head of Data & AI, Colliers
• Taha Azizi, Senior Manager, Data Science, Loblaw
• Amin Atashi, Senior Machine Learning Engineer, The Globe and Mail
• Yuri Levin, Professor of Management Analytics, Smith School of Business, Queen's University
• Lin Liu, Senior Manager, Data Science & Engineering, Wealthsimple
• Nitesh Soni, Global AI Solutions Leader, Sanofi
• Brett Harris, Vice President, AI Strategy & Enablement, SGK
• Justin Javorek, Digital Experience Design Leader, BELL
• Jeff Kurys, Director, Artificial Intelligence, BELL
• Martin Bernier, Senior Director, Quantitative Strategies and Data Science, Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec
• Harsh Singh, Manager, Data Science | Advance Analytics AI/ML Product Delivery, Sobeys
• Jesslyn Dymond, Responsible AI & Data Innovation Leader | Data Ethics, TELUS
• Saad Rais, Senior Manager, Health Data Science, Ontario Ministry of Health
• Priya Alagarsamy, Senior Manager, Deposits and Investments, Pricing & Insights, Scotiabank
• Parisa Lak, Senior Data Scientist | Group Advanced Analytics, Manulife
• Ramzi Abdelmoula, Head of AI Strategy, General Motors Canada
• Shenson Joseph, Data Scientist, JPMorgan Chase & Co
• Awais Sher Bajwa, Head of Data & AI Banking, Bank of America
• Steffen Klaere, Data Scientist, Definity
• Maria Abrar, Data Scientist, Instagram-Meta
• Ali Zamani, ML Engineer, Priceline (Booking Holdings)
• Armando Ordorica, Senior Data Scientist, Pinterest
• Heathcliff Lewis, Director, RBC Borealis, Royal Bank of Canada
• Roma Kojima, Senior Director, Enterprise Audience Data, CBC/Radio-Canada
• Mike Delorme, AVP, Canada Advanced Analytics & AI, Manulife
• Moinul Islam, Data Transformation Office, Leader, BELL
 Enterprise AI Summit Canada 2024 | AGENDA
DAY ONE – Oct 22, 2024
Toronto, Canada
8:00am – Registration & Open Networking in the Exhibition Area
9:00 am
9.00am- WELCOME NOTE & OPENING REMARKS: Maurice Leon, Director Service Governance, CIBC Mellon
9:15am

9:15am - Keynote Presentation: Revolutionizing Pharma with Scalable and Responsible AI Solutions
9:45am
• What it takes to pilot AI to full scale implementation across organization
• How do increase the adaption rate in business and measure the direct impact of AI
• How do understand the ethical concerns and build the AI in a control and responsible way
• How do we make adjustment with new emerging AI technologies such as Generative AI

Nitesh Soni, Global AI Solutions Leader

Sanofi

9:45am - Keynote Presentation: Navigating Emerging Technologies: Benefits and Risks of Utilizing AI in the
10:15am
Enterprise
• How does your company identify which applications utilize artificial intelligence?
• How does the company evaluate if these applications make sense from an economic
perspective or if they are just hype?
• Identifying the risks and benefits related to the large-scale use of artificial intelligence
applications

Pedro Tavares, Lead Data Scientist

Glencore

10:15am – Keynote Presentation: Bridging the Gap Between the Process and Delivery
10:45am

• How to overcome the challenges of aligning business and engineering on the AI journey
• Unlocking the power of process optimization to drive sustainable profitability
• Strategies for building a bridge between process and delivery in ai finance
• Best practices for implementing ai solutions that deliver real-world results

Eoin Roche, Senior Vice President, Head of Technical Account Management

KX

10:45am – Mid-Morning Coffee Break & Networking in Exhibition Area

11:15am
11:15am - Panel Discussion: New Trends in the Next Chapter of Data and AI
11:55am
• What is the next chapter in the usage of Data in AI?
• What is the next chapter in AI with respect to the framework of models, computational
infrastructure, and social implications?
• How do these new trends in Data and AI improve customer experience, risk management, and
operational efficiency?

Panelists:
Maurice Leon, Director Service Governance, CIBC Mellon
Huzaifa Noman, Global Head of Data & AI, Colliers
Nitesh Soni, Global AI Solutions Leader, Sanofi
Jesslyn Dymond, Responsible AI & Data Innovation Leader | Data Ethics, TELUS
Parisa Lak, Senior Data Scientist | Group Advanced Analytics, Manulife

Moderator: Brett Harris, Vice President, AI Strategy & Enablement

11:55m- Keynote Presentation: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges in terms of Capturing ROI when
12:25pm
Developing and Deploying AI
• Evaluating end-user AI use cases and the value proposition that informs ROI
• Prioritizing investments within a structured farmwork, taking into consideration, data,
technical, legal, and resource impacts
• Validating results to drive continuous improvement and increased business investments

Brett Harris, Vice President, AI Strategy & Enablement

SGK

12:25pm - Keynote Presentation: AI Governance and Risk Management in Banking

12:55pm
• An overview of the AI regulatory and legal landscape affecting the Banking sector
• The importance of having an AI Governance program to manage AI-related risks
• Key components of an AI Governance program and a practical approach to assess and mitigate
AI-related risks

Aditya Anne, Senior Director, Enterprise AI Governance

CIBC

12:55pm – Lunch & Networking in Exhibition Area

2:00pm

2:00pm – Keynote Presentation: Disrupting the Marketing World: How AI is Revolutionizing Traditional
2:30pm
Marketing Strategies
• Leveraging AI to create highly personalized customer experiences and targeted marketing
campaigns
• Using AI to analyze vast amounts of data, uncover insights, and make more informed
marketing decisions
• Gen AI use cases

Mateusz Ujma, Senior Director, Data Science

Rogers Communications

2:30pm- Panel Discussion: Panel Discussion: Building AI Capabilities Successfully, from the Ground Up
3:10pm
• Objective of the use of AI - Productivity or doing things differently with AI/ How is GenAI
different compared to traditional AI/ML and how can it be used in the business context?
• What would you recommend companies do to build AI successfully from the ground up? Is
data still as critical in the new context of GenAI?
• Resistance to change, & elements to a successful AI Adoption? Harsh Singh, Manager, Data
• How are you using AI in your personal life?

Panelists:
Javier Medel, Senior Machine Learning Engineer, WM
Harsh Singh, Manager, Data Science | Advance Analytics AI/ML Product Delivery, Sobeys
Saad Rais, Senior Manager, Health Data Science, Ontario Ministry of Health

Moderator:
Ramzi Abdelmoula, Head of AI Strategy, General Motors Canada

3:10pm – Panel Discussion: Tailoring AI for the Financial Sector: Understanding the Unique Challenges and
3:50pm
Opportunities
• Building a financial sector-specific AI strategy
• Integrating AI with existing business processes and systems
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for AI adoption

Panelists:
 Aneta Osmola, Data and AI Risk Director, Global Risk Management, Scotiabank
Amit Satpathy, Director of Artificial Intelligence, Munich Re Canada
Martin Bernier, Senior Director, Quantitative Strategies and Data Science, Caisse de Dépôt et
Placement du Québec
Priya Alagarsamy, Senior Manager, Deposits and Investments, Pricing & Insights, Scotiabank

Moderator: Awais Sher Bajwa, Head of Data & AI Banking, Bank of America

3:50pm – Afternoon Coffee Break & Networking in Exhibition Area

4:20pm

4:20pm – Keynote Presentation: Developing the Next Generation for Data Leaders and Readiness of ML, AI
4:50pm
Leadership

Olga Tsubiks, Director, Strategic Analytics and Data Science

RBC

4:50pm- Keynote Presentation: Discovering the Tech Advantage: Shaping the Future of Life & Health Insurance
5:20pm

Join us for an exploration of the technological frontier in the life and health insurance industry. This
session will delve into the world of Advanced Analytics and Generative AI on product design, pricing,
underwriting, and distribution channels. Mike will share examples of tools in production, as well as what
his team is working on. Discover how to derive tangible value from emerging technology, leveraging the
latest tech trends for meeting your goals. Learn from real examples to harness these innovations for
competitive advantage and enhanced customer experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the
future of insurance in the digital age.

Mike Delorme, AVP, Canada Advanced Analytics & AI

Manulife

5:20pm- Panel Discussion: Preparing Your Data for AI Success: Strategies and Best Practices
5:50pm
• What is Enterprise AI and how do you define an enterprise AI asset?
• How do you think enterprise AI assets should help organizations D&A team to deliver business
value faster?
• What are your thoughts on standardization of tools and automation when it comes to deliver
value faster in AI and Gen-AI domain?
• What do you think about Governance at enterprise level end to end. Starting from intake
process, ETL, engineering, ML engineering and AI development?
• Do you think AI industry doing enough to make it visible that data preparation or engineering
is foundational part of overall success? What do you think as data professionals we should
address?
• Security and Privacy. Today data scientists can generate content which could be private in
nature very accurately. Do we think AI industry is taking enough steps?
• Do you think the link is clear between Platform Engineering – Data Engineering – ML
Governance

Panelists:
Shenson Joseph, Data Scientist, JPMorgan Chase & Co
Steffen Klaere, Data Scientist, Definity
Maria Abrar, Data Scientist, Instagram-Meta

Moderator: Moinul Islam, Data Transformation Office, Leader, BELL

5:50pm- Networking Reception in the Exhibition Area

7:00pm
 Enterprise AI Summit Canada| AGENDA
DAY TWO – Oct 23, 2024
Toronto, Canada
8:30am- Registration & Open Networking in the Exhibition Area
9:00am
9:00am- WELCOME NOTE & OPENING REMARKS: Ching Huang, Manager, Health Data Science Branch Ontario
9:15am
Ministry of Health

9:15am - Keynote Presentation: How do You Deploy AI in a Traditional Organization?

9:45am
• Creating a Change Management with AI
• How do you run the change?
• Should I create new roles in my organization?
• What are the economic benefits of AI?

Yuri Levin, Professor of Management Analytics

Smith School of Business, Queen's University

9:45am Keynote Presentation: Building a High-Impact Data Science and AI Team on a Shoestring Budget
10:15am
• Developing cost-effective strategies for hiring and retaining top AI and Data talent
• Exploring how to maximize the potential of free and low-cost resources to build a robust data
infrastructure and accelerate development
• Promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration within the team to enhance
skillsets and innovation

Ching Huang, Manager, Health Data Science Branch

Ontario Ministry of Health

10:15am - Keynote Presentation: Conversational AI Evolution: A Product Primer on What it Takes to Build
10:45am
Conversation Driven Digital Applications that are Future Proofed and Meet Enterprise User Needs
• Pre ChatGPT: Natural Language Understanding (NLU) driven architectures and why they were
successful
• ChatGPT: Advent of large language models and their impact on conversational AI design,
development, and deployment. Do we abandon the old in pursuit of the new?
• Post ChatGPT: How do enterprise conversational AI systems evolve to meet existing and future
challenges. What are some good design principles to keep in mind while building for the
future?

Heathcliff Lewis, Director, RBC Borealis

Royal Bank of Canada

10:45am – Mid-Morning Coffee Break & Networking in Exhibition Area

11:15am
11:15am – Panel Discussion: Generative AI in Action for Banks: The Successful Application of Generative AI in
12:00pm
Production
• Providing an overview of how Generative AI is currently being used in production within
the banking sector?
• What are the key benefits that Generative AI offers to banks in terms of production
efficiency and customer experience?
• What are some of the challenges that banks face when implementing Generative AI in
production?
• How can these challenges be overcome, and what are some best practices for successful
implementation?

Panelists:
Yannick Lallement, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Scotiabank
 Chris Patterson, Head of Enterprise AI Platforms and Solutions, CIBC
Jeff Kurys, Director, Artificial Intelligence, BELL
Lin Liu, Senior Manager, Data Science & Engineering, Wealthsimple

Moderator: Yuri Levin, Professor of Management Analytics, Smith School of Business, Queen's
University

12:00pm- Keynote Presentation: Unveiling the True Potential of AI in the Financial Sector
12:30pm
• Does artificial intelligence increase productivity as expected?
• What are the biggest challenges financial institutions face when implementing AI solutions?
• How can human expertise be best combined with AI to create a more robust financial
ecosystem?
• Implementing a Data-Driven approach

Chris Patterson, Head of Enterprise AI Platforms and Solutions

CIBC

12:30pm- Lunch & Networking in Exhibition Area

1:30pm
1:30pm- Panel Discussion: How can AI help Leaders Drive their Businesses Forward in the Coming Years?
2:10pm
• Identifying the current challenges facing by leaders, such as rising competition, security
threats, and customer experience demands.
• The emergence of Artificial Intelligence as a game-changer in this environment
• Guiding leaders on evaluating their current processes to identify areas ripe for AI integration
• Encouraging leaders to embrace AI as a strategic tool for driving innovation and growth

Panelists:
Amit Satpathy, Director of Artificial Intelligence, Munich Re Canada
Amin Atashi, Senior Machine Learning Engineer, The Globe and Mail
Justin Javorek, Digital Experience Design Leader, BELL
Roma Kojima, Senior Director, Enterprise Audience Data, CBC/Radio-Canada

Moderator: Paul Beaton, Sr. Manager, Data Science & Analytics, Rogers Communications

2:10pm- Keynote Presentation: Foundation From Personalization to Impersonation: Will AI Create More
2:40pm
Opportunities or Kill Jobs?
• Evolution of Generative AI in the Workplace - From Personalization to Impersonation: Exploring
the shift from AI enhancing personalized experiences to AI performing tasks that mimic human
behavior, with cross-industry examples showcasing AI's diverse applications.
• Human-AI Collaboration - Enhancing Capabilities and Ethical Considerations: How AI
complements human work to increase productivity and efficiency, while addressing ethical
concerns about AI impersonation and maintaining human interaction.
• Future of Work- Adapting to and Predicting Change: Strategies for adapting to the evolving AI
landscape and potential future scenarios, from utopian collaboration to dystopian job loss.

Taha Azizi, Senior Manager, Data Science

Loblaw

2:40pm- Keynote Presentation: Revolutionizing Travel and Customer Experience with Generative AI
3:10pm
• AI-Powered Hotel Review Summarization: Using Generative AI to simplify hotel reviews and
improve customer decision-making with concise and sentiment-rich summaries.
• Automated Descriptions and Information Extraction: Leveraging AI to generate hotel brand and
neighborhood descriptions, and extract pet policies, enhancing the customer’s booking
experience.
• Personalized Travel Recommendations with GenAI: How AI can help travelers find the best
neighborhoods and experiences tailored to their preferences in large cities
 Ali Zamani, ML Engineer
Priceline (Booking Holdings)

3:10pm- Afternoon Coffee Break & Networking in Exhibition Area

3:40pm

3:40pm- Keynote Presentation: IAMWarrior: Gitops for Governance and ML

4:10pm
• IAMDWarrior is MunichRe's upgraded machine learning platform is based on open- source
stack and applies Gitops principles to machine learning in production.
• At MunichRe we use Gitops for most of our work, and this has many benefits including
traceability, consistency, enhanced productivity, and provides a single source of truth.
• We will take a deeper look at the process, architecture, and how IAMDWarrior is helping us
speed up our ML work and how Gitops principles fit into this setup.

Aditya Vikram Singh, Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Munich Re

4:10pm- Keynote Presentation: Reinforcement Learning in Ad Policy Optimization for Large-Scale Recommender
4:40pm
Systems
• Introduction to Reinforcement Learning (RL): An overview of RL and how its interaction-based
learning differs from traditional machine learning methods, enabling complex decision-making.
RL is a key technology behind advancements like ChatGPT, where it helps models improve
through feedback and interaction as opposed to labels and model retraining.
• RL in Ad Recommendations: Explore how RL excels in measuring long-term effects in
advertising, crucial for optimizing user interactions in large-scale recommender systems.
• Evolution and Future Directions: Trace the evolution of RL in recommendation systems from
the 2000s to today, highlighting advancements by companies like Google, Microsoft, and
TikTok, along with a discussion of current gaps and future trends in the field.

Armando Ordorica, Senior Data Scientist, Risk and Trust

Pinterest

4:40pm End of Conference