SAIT AI Summit: From Hype to Impact
October 22, 2025
Join us for a transformative one-day summit that cuts through the AI noise to deliver real, actionable strategies for Alberta's business leaders.
The artificial intelligence revolution is here, but are you ready to move beyond the headlines to meaningful implementation? Hosted by SAIT, Society 5.0 and Braintoy, the SAIT AI Summit: From Hype to Impact brings together industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners to explore how AI can drive genuine business impact across Alberta's key sectors.
This isn't another AI hype session. We're focused on practical applications, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies that you can implement immediately. Whether you're taking your first steps into AI or looking to scale existing initiatives, this summit provides the insights, tools, and connections you need to succeed.
Attend the summit
The summit will run on Wednesday, Oct 22, from 8 am to 4 pm, with a networking event from 4-6 pm to follow. Tickets are $99 + GST.
The summit will focus on four strategic pillars:
- The state of AI in Alberta and why it matters - Keynote exploring global trends, local success stories, productivity impacts, workforce implications, and Canadian AI regulations (AIDA)
- Leadership: Getting started and beyond - Interactive breakouts covering AI quick wins, transformation strategies, non-technical leadership, change management, team building, and 90-day action plans with hands-on demonstrations
- Talent pipeline: Building Alberta's AI-Ready workforce - Executive roundtables addressing role impacts, reskilling strategies, learning cultures, post-secondary alignment, and industry-academic partnerships
- Sector-specific AI applications - Industry-focused breakouts for construction, energy, supply chain, finance, and public services with real-world applications and case studies
Venue and travel details
The event will be hosted in the Heritage Hall building, on SAIT's main campus.
Sessions will be held in SAIT's state-of-the-art conference facilities, providing an ideal environment for learning, networking, and hands-on demonstrations.
Getting to campus
- Driving - Parking is available on campus
- Transit - Accessible via Calgary Transit Routes 9 and 301
- Airport - 20 minutes from Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Schedule
A full schedule of events, including presentations, breakout sessions and panel discussions, will be available soon.
Speakers, panellists and moderators
Christa Hill
Co-Founder and CEO
Tacit Edge
Gabriel Jarillo Alvarado
Product Manager, Zedi Platform
Emerson
Janak Alford
Deputy Minister of Technology and Innovation
Government of Alberta
Pradeep Karpur
Partner, Canadian Leader for AI & Data
Ernst & Young
Olivia Brown
Senior Manager, Innovation & Construction Technology
Ellis Don
Jesse James
Co-Founder & Full Stack Engineer
Vi CARE + Cherish Community Living Ltd.
Mark Le Dain
Chief Revenue Officer
Fuelled
Kwame Asiedu
Chief Executive Officer
Braintoy
Brenda Beckedorf
Chief Executive Officer
Society Five.0
Ian Hargreaves
Data Science Fellow
ATB
Joseph Ngai
Senior Manager – Business & Solution Integration Architect
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Contact
Questions?
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Email - AI.Summit@sait.ca
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