Check back soon for dates and information on the upcoming, virtual IMPACT AI.
Held on May 30, 2019 in Ottawa, IMPACT AI changed the conversation around artificial intelligence. As Canada’s fastest-growing conference focused on AI ethics, equality, and empathy, IMPACT AI ignited the idea that we are all responsible for the future of this transformative technology.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and helped to make this event such a terrific success. Enjoy coverage from IMPACT AI 2019 below, including recordings of each keynote, panel discussion, and fireside chat.
Held on May 30, 2019 in Ottawa, IMPACT AI changed the conversation around artificial intelligence. As Canada’s fastest-growing conference focused on AI ethics, equality, and empathy, IMPACT AI ignited the idea that we are all responsible for the future of this transformative technology.
IMPACT AI 2019 recap
.
SO. MUCH. TO. SAY. HERE! This was the most insightful panel today: Women in AI: redefining the future. Summarizing this panel is beyond the scope of twitter! Even so, my takeaway: what can we do to fix the bias that already exists in #AI#IMPACTAI2019 #womeninAI #womeninSTEM pic.twitter.com/Dhe6FPjd9D
— Paroma Prakriti (@ParomaDatta) May 30, 2019
Love the deep thought happening @Microsoft about bias in AI and the importance of diversity via @NuzioRuffolo at @mindbridge_ai #impactAI2019 conference @AlgonquinColleg pic.twitter.com/lUNzeJUJkn
— Doug Wotherspoon (@wotherspoond) May 30, 2019
.
.
HERoes Launched
Learn more about the MindBridge Ai HERoes initiative
.
.
Susan Etlinger on the Human Impact of Bias: Good intentions are not enough. Need to actively & repeatedly think about the consequences.
Bringing in Diversity & Humanities into the conversation to ensure that the human aspect of AI.#IMPACTAI2019 pic.twitter.com/aMDxRGqLmR
— Rim K., PhD. (@RimRK) May 30, 2019
.
.
“An outstanding event on all fronts. Knowledgeable, passionate speakers providing informative and thought provoking facts regarding AI.”
.
“AI cannot fix human stupidity” 😂 my favourite quote from #IMPACTAI2019 so far
— Jody Curry (@jojcurry) May 30, 2019
#AI : Canada is leading on ethics and looking at how we create a world we want to live in. Amazing news stories around AI but need the consumer’s trust – Navigating AI for financial services #IMPACTAI2019 pic.twitter.com/oXpQTU0McE
— Kirsten Sardelis (@KirstenSardelis) May 30, 2019
.
.
Award winners
Advancing Canadian Women Entrepreneurs in Technology
Advancing Young Canadian Women in Technology
Promoting STEM to Canada’s Youth
CINDY GORDON
MindBridge AI Leader of the Year
“Left #IMPACTAI2019 conference today with insights on risks, challenges and opportunities of applied AI in business and doing good! So much potential! We all need to learn more about its impacts and how to apply it responsibly.”
.
Had a great time speaking at #IMPACTAI2019 on the subject of #AI for good bringing #humanity to #machines. Full house of public and private sector leaders all trying to figure out a way forward. #ethics #data #impact pic.twitter.com/c1mTYF1qNN
— Bilal Khan (@BilalToronto) May 30, 2019
Love the deep thought happening @Microsoft about bias in AI and the importance of diversity via @NuzioRuffolo at @mindbridge_ai #impactAI2019 conference @AlgonquinColleg pic.twitter.com/lUNzeJUJkn
— Doug Wotherspoon (@wotherspoond) May 30, 2019
