AI is rapidly reshaping industries across Canada, and organizations that move beyond experimentation are already gaining a measurable competitive advantage. The event highlighted the urgency for businesses to put their ambitions into action and operationalize AI to drive meaningful impact across their operations.
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On Thursday, March 26, The Globe and Mail hosted an AI Adoption in Practice gathering, bringing together leading experts and executives who are actively implementing AI within their organizations. They emphasized that the key differentiator is no longer interest in AI, but the ability to move quickly from pilot projects to enterprise-wide implementation. Panelists outlined strategies used by successful first movers, including aligning AI initiatives with clear business objectives, investing in data foundations, and establishing cross-functional teams to support large-scale implementation.
Speakers also addressed common barriers such as fragmented processes, unclear governance, and limited internal collaboration, and provided clear guidance on how to overcome them. They shared real-world examples of AI delivering measurable improvements in productivity, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
Speaker:
- Brian MedeirosPresident of Kindler Canada
- Dan ParkCEO, Clutch
- Karima-Catherine GoundiumFounder and CEO of B2BeeMatch, CEO of Red Digital Consulting
- Armando BenitezChief Data and Analytics Officer, Head of AI, BMO Capital Markets
- Sandra E. MartinStandards Editor, Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail hosted this event with sponsorship support from Kindril Canada. For information on upcoming Globe and Mail events, visit www.globeandmail.com/events.
The event summary was created by The Globe and Mail Events team. The Globe editorial department was not involved.
