WatSPEED brings industry leaders together to advance Canada’s AI readiness
From hype to enterprise implementation: How the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ and the iSchool are helping executives lead in the age of AI
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WatSPEED, the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµâ€™s professional and executive education arm, partnered with the University of Toronto’s iSchool to deliver a one-day course, Operationalizing Generative AI, aimed at helping Canadian leaders integrate AI into their organizations. Led by AI expert Dr. Jimmy Lin, the program covered the practical use of large language models (LLMs) to enhance productivity and decision-making. The course emphasized prompt engineering as a key skill and encouraged adaptability in response to AI’s transformative power. Industry leaders from healthcare, finance, and tech shared real-world AI applications, while panelists discussed implementation challenges and leadership strategies. Speakers stressed the importance of executive alignment and responsible deployment. WatSPEED continues to support Canada’s innovation ecosystem by providing executives with tools and insights to lead through AI disruption and drive future competitiveness across sectors.
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