Tech Horizons showcases AI, innovation for business leaders

Brookfield’s Bruce Flatt, CIBC CEO Victor Dodig highlight WatSPEED’s second annual Tech Horizons Executive Forum

By David George-Cosh

University Relations

The University of Waterloo hosted its annual Tech Horizons Executive Forum in Toronto, bringing together leaders from business and academia to explore the disruptive forces shaping technology, business strategy, and global transformation. Organized by WatSPEED and supported by major sponsors such as CIBC, Microsoft, and IBM, the sold-out event focused on navigating geopolitical uncertainties and advancing artificial intelligence (AI) adoption with a Canadian perspective.

Key discussions included CIBC CEO Victor Dodig highlighting the need for increased risk capital to foster Canadian innovation, while Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt underscored the importance of investments in digital infrastructure and decarbonization to drive productivity. Panels featuring industry leaders from IBM, Canadian Tire, and Manulife addressed the complexities of AI implementation, emphasizing its transformative potential for knowledge-based industries. Speakers urged businesses to act swiftly to integrate AI, warning that delays could exacerbate productivity challenges in Canada.

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