Are you worried about AI? Do you find it exciting, useful, or promising for your work and career?
Join us for a frank and open Q&A session with our expert panelists where you can ask any burning questions you may have about Artificial Intelligence and its impact on us. No such thing as stupid questions, and no expertise is required either. We keep hearing and learning about AI intertwining with our lives, so it’s only natural to have many questions.
The session will begin with a quick 10-minute walkthrough of the most common questions on AI, and the rest of the 50 minutes is saved for you.
Don’t forget to BRING YOUR QUESTIONS!
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About the Speakers
Eugene Chen
Edmonton-based Eugene Chen has spent over a decade in the design and development of data visualization tools, and more recently completed his MSc in Computing Science with a published, Top 3 paper on using AI in puzzle games for IEEE’s AAAI conference on Artificial Intelligence and Interactive Digital Entertainment. He has been exploring the direct role of AI in software development and data visualization, and built a collaborative generative AI platform that uses different AI models in 2024. Eugene’s public work has been shared in media outlets like the New York Times, CBC, NPR, and CTV. He is the Chair of the Canadian Open Data Society and a member of Canada’s Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Open Government. After spending a decade as the CTO of a successful data visualization firm, he has transitioned to contracting on technical management and development work, most recently with Natural Resources Canada and Code for Canada.
Katrina Ingram
Katrina Ingram is the Founder and CEO of Ethically Aligned AI, a company focused on helping organizations to drive better outcomes in the design, development and deployment of AI systems. A seasoned executive, Katrina has over two decades of experience running both not-for-profit and corporate organizations in the technology and media sectors as well as experience in the public sector. She is a member of DAMA and volunteers with several AI ethics organizations. She was named to the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics list. Katrina holds an undergrad in business administration from Simon Fraser University, a master of arts in communications and technology from the University of Alberta and is an IAPP certified information privacy professional (CIPP/C). She combines her love of audio and interest in AI as the host of the podcast, AI4Society Dialogues. Katrina developed Canada’s first micro-credential in AI Ethics in partnership with Athabasca University. She is a member of the Calgary Police Services Technology Ethics Committee and recently served as the City of Edmonton’s Data Ethics Advisor.
