Dan Riskin

A renowned evolutionary biologist, award-winning television presenter, and bestselling author, Dan Riskin has dedicated his career to igniting curiosity in audiences worldwide. Whether he’s inspiring viewers as the co-host of Discovery Canada's flagship science program, Daily Planet; terrifying them as the host of Animal Planet's docu-horror show, Monsters Inside Me; or covering the latest news as CTV's Science and Technology Specialist, Riskin's passion and curiosity have made him an unparalleled source of science inspiration for all.

Enjoy Dan's keynote via livestream or in one of our viewing rooms on April 11:

How to thrive in the brave new world of Artificial Intelligence:

The revolution has begun, so what should we expect? Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing the way we do art, business, finance, science, engineering, news, and social media. Soon it will disrupt the way we interact with one another. It may feel like a tidal wave, but that doesn’t mean it’s unpredictable. After all, this isn’t the first time intelligence has evolved.

From dolphins to humans, cockroaches to cockatoos, every new group of intelligent creatures has appeared thanks to the emergent properties of neural networks — the very same process that spawned AI. And with each new intelligent form of life, predictable, repeatable trends have emerged — selfishness, extinctions, behavioural adaptation, establishment of a stable social structure, and, ultimately, a new kind of harmony with the environment. Although we can’t know exactly what the future holds for AI, these broad themes offer a roadmap of what to expect.

AI won’t steal our jobs… but people using AI effectively might. By understanding the predictable milestones that emerge from evolution, and using them to guide your organization’s AI strategy, you can seize the power of evolutionary change to come out ahead.