AI in Practice: Real-World Adoption, Lessons & Industry Skills

Artificial Intelligence is moving rapidly from concept to daily operations across finance, energy, and enterprise platforms. But what does adoption actually look like on the ground?

Join Tech Connect Alberta for AI in Practice, an evening bringing together local professionals, innovators, and industry leaders to discuss how organizations are actively deploying AI today. Discover real use cases, key lessons learned from production implementations, and the technical and business skills you need to build or advance your career in AI.

What You’ll Learn

• Real Production Use Cases: Direct breakdowns of business challenges, tools used, and tangible business impacts.

• Practical Lessons Learned: Honest insights into what works, what doesn't, and pitfalls to avoid during implementation.

• Skills That Matter: In-demand tools, frameworks, and cross-functional skills required to drive modern AI projects.

• Direct Q&A & Community Connections: Ask questions directly to industry practitioners and connect with Calgary's growing tech ecosystem.

Featured Speakers

Hear 10-minute lightning case studies followed by dedicated live Q&A with industry leaders from top organizations:

• Saeed Nusri – LinkedIn Profile

• Henry Hy – LinkedIn Profile

• Amit Banerjee – LinkedIn Profile

Representing perspectives across RBC, Tundra Oil & Gas, and Zip.

 

Event Agenda

Time	Segment
5:30 PM – 5:40 PM	Welcome & Event Introduction
5:40 PM – 5:50 PM	Speaker 1 (RBC)
5:50 PM – 6:00 PM	Live Q&A
6:00 PM – 6:10 PM	Speaker 2 (Tundra Oil & Gas)
6:10 PM – 6:20 PM	Live Q&A
6:20 PM – 6:30 PM	Speaker 3 (Zip)
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM	Live Q&A
6:40 PM Onwards	Open Networking & Community Connections

 

Who Should Attend?

• Software engineers, data practitioners, and tech professionals curious about real-world AI applications.

• Business leaders and project managers looking to adopt AI solutions in their workflows.

• Students and recent grads seeking insight into the modern technical skills employers are looking for.

Note: Capacity is limited in the East Annex. Reserve your ticket early to secure your spot!

 

Tech Connect Alberta is committed to keeping our community accessible. If ticket pricing is a hurdle, please send a note to techconnect@amgfoundation.ca to request a complimentary pass.