AI in Action Summit

Experimentation to ROI

A full-day immersive, hands-on experience that builds the judgment, workflows, and strategy needed to apply AI effectively and generate real business impact.

Everyone's using AI. Almost no one is measuring it.

June 10, 2026

Toronto Metropolitan University

Built around questions business leaders are actually asking

Every session answers one of three core questions business leaders face when navigating AI adoption.

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What can AI realistically do for my work or organization?

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How do I adopt it safely and responsibly?

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How do I prove ROI and justify continued investment?

Is This Event for You?

This summit is designed for business professionals navigating AI adoption in their organizations — no technical background required. If you're a manager, director, executive, or team lead responsible for performance, strategy, or business outcomes, this day is built for you.

Apply AI directly to real tasks from your own work
Build confidence in evaluating outputs, risk, and responsible use
Leave with a practical action plan, including a self-assessment and workflow map

Full Day

Hands-On Workshops

Expert Speakers

What You'll Discover

Across six focused themes, the day-long event is designed for practical application and business readiness – helping you reimagine how your organization leads with AI.

AI & Privacy

Adopting AI responsibly while protecting privacy and building organizational trust.

AI for Everyday Business Work

Hands-on application of AI to real tasks — where productivity meets human judgment.

Real-World AI Adoption

How organizations are implementing AI — the wins, the challenges, and how ROI is measured.

Prompting, Judgment & Trust

Practical prompt skills and critical evaluation of AI outputs — accuracy, bias, and risk.

Responsible AI as a Business Enabler

Governance decisions leaders actually need to make to adopt AI without slowing innovation.

Human-in-the-Loop & Workflow Mapping

Map a real workflow to identify where AI assists, automates, and where humans stay in control.

Our Speakers

Learn from leaders bringing practical perspectives on AI adoption, responsible implementation, and business impact.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ann Cavoukian

Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre

Former Information & Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and one of the world’s leading privacy experts, Dr. Cavoukian's internationally-recognized Privacy by Design framework has shaped how organizations approach trust, data, and responsible technology.

Workshop Lead

Derek Cairns

Business Leader, AI Educator, and Growth Strategist

A senior leader with 20+ years across marketing, tech, and growth. Derek now teaches AI in applied business contexts, helping professionals translate AI into practical, commercially meaningful action.

Workshop Lead

Stephen Ghigliotty

Learning Strategist and AI Education Specialist

A learning strategist with 20+ years designing programs that change how people work. Stephen helps professionals move from AI curiosity to confident, practical application.

What One Day of AI Training Could Be Worth

From efficiency gains to real ROI.

Research suggests that professionals using AI tools can save meaningful time each week — turning small efficiency gains into measurable business value over time.

5 hrs

saved per week by professionals who regularly use AI tools

$6,250+

estimated annual time value based on a $100K salary

Your Investment

$395

One day. Practical skills.
A roadmap you can act on immediately.

This summit focuses on helping you identify where those efficiencies exist and how to translate them into real impact for your team.

* Based on industry research estimating ~5 hours/week saved through AI use. Sources include the Federal Reserve, LSE, and industry studies. Figures are illustrative and will vary by role and organization.

Secure Your Spot

Ready to move from experimentation to impact?

June 10, 2026 · Toronto · $395 per person · Seats are limited · Breakfast and lunch included