Main Session – Agenda

• 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Opening Remarks – Konrad Konarski, Chairperson, AI Applied Consortium
  Konrad will set the tone by highlighting AI’s transformative potential across sectors, focusing on financial services.

• 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM: Keynote: AI Strategy at Visa – Sam Hamilton, SVP, Data and AI, Visa
  Sam Hamilton will share insights on Visa’s AI strategy, showcasing the company’s secure, high-quality data assets and scalable platforms in payments, fraud detection, and customer engagement.

• 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM: The Potential of AI in Banking – AJ Joshi, Vice President, Visa
  AJ Joshi will explore how Visa leverages AI for payment optimization, fraud detection, and customer personalization, providing insights for other financial services sectors.

• 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM: AI-Powered Personalization – Prasanna Vijayanathan, Lead Software Engineer, Netflix
  Prasanna will present Netflix’s approach to AI-driven personalization, offering insights on similar applications in financial services.

• 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Coffee Break / Networking

• 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM: Next-Generation AI for Cybersecurity – William Aiken, AI Researcher, University of Ottawa
  William will discuss AI-driven advancements in cybersecurity, including proactive threat detection and dynamic responses for secure financial systems.

• 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM: AI in Financial Systems – Chris Isayan, Former VP, Bank of America
  Chris will share how AI streamlined Bank of America’s operations, enhancing risk management, fraud prevention, and automation.

• 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM: AI-Driven Investment Strategies – Paul Younan, Portfolio Manager, BMO Nesbitt Burns
  Paul will discuss AI’s role in investment management, focusing on enhanced market analysis, asset allocation, and risk management.

• 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks – Konrad Konarski
  A reflection on AI’s impact on finance, outlining strategies for resource optimization and transaction management.

1:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Smart Cities and Video Analytics Programs

Moderators: Michael Braun, Patty Hansen
Overview: The AI Applied Consortium’s National AI Video Analytics Program explores AI-driven solutions for urban management, sustainability, and public safety.

• Sustainable Urban Infrastructure: AI optimizes energy use, reduces emissions, and manages waste for eco-friendly cities.
• Environmental Monitoring: Tracking air quality, water conservation, and pollution levels to protect public health.
• Public Safety: Real-time monitoring for traffic, crowd management, and incident response.
• Resource Efficiency: Predictive models for efficient resource allocation and operational sustainability.
• Ethics & Compliance: Regulatory standards and ethical governance of AI in urban environments.

Outcome Goals:

• Identify actionable strategies to improve urban living through AI-driven innovations.
• Explore AI frameworks for sustainable urban development and compliance with global environmental goals.
• Understand how AI enhances safety and resource management in smart city ecosystems.
• Discuss best practices for integrating ethical AI in public systems while maintaining trust and transparency.

1:30 PM – 2:45 PM: AI for Humanitarian Impact and Social Good

Moderator: Professor Nezih Altay
Overview: This session delves into how AI technologies are reshaping humanitarian efforts and promoting social good. The discussion highlights AI’s potential to drive equity, resilience, and innovation in addressing global challenges.

• Disaster Response: Leveraging AI for early detection, resource allocation, and logistical optimization during emergencies. Real-world examples of crisis management through predictive analytics will be explored.
• Healthcare Access: Deploying AI to bridge healthcare gaps in underserved communities through disease prediction, remote diagnostics, and telemedicine solutions tailored for vulnerable populations.
• Environmental Action: Advanced monitoring systems powered by AI to tackle deforestation, pollution, and climate change, enabling proactive interventions for sustainability.
• Social Equity: Using AI tools to create opportunities for education, fair employment practices, and inclusive policy-making to promote social justice and reduce inequality.
• Ethics in AI: Ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness in AI applications to build public trust and avoid unintended consequences in humanitarian scenarios.

Outcome Goals:

• Learn how AI technologies can enhance disaster readiness and resource management in crises.
• Explore AI solutions that enable equitable access to healthcare and education.
• Gain insights into using AI to foster sustainability and environmental resilience.
• Discuss ethical considerations to ensure fairness and trust in AI humanitarian applications.

1:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Advanced Manufacturing Workshop

Moderator: Elias Brown, Vallourec
Overview: This workshop explores cutting-edge AI-driven solutions transforming the manufacturing sector. Participants will uncover strategies for implementing AI to drive efficiency, quality, and sustainability in production environments.

• Predictive Maintenance: Reducing downtime and operational disruptions through AI-enabled predictive analytics that identify equipment failures before they occur.
• Quality Assurance: Revolutionizing inspections with computer vision-powered systems that ensure precision and reliability, eliminating costly defects.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Enhancing logistics and inventory management through AI to streamline processes and improve material flow across the value chain.
• Workforce Empowerment: Integrating AI tools to augment human capabilities, fostering a collaborative and safer work environment.
• Sustainability in Manufacturing: AI-driven energy optimization and waste reduction techniques to meet environmental compliance and reduce costs.

Outcome Goals:

• Understand how AI can revolutionize operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Explore AI-driven solutions for predictive maintenance and supply chain resilience.
• Discover innovative tools for improving safety and empowering the workforce.
• Learn how AI enables manufacturers to achieve sustainability goals while driving profitability.