Let’s talk about how to leverage Artificial Intelligence in the daily operations of our businesses
Join Digital Nova Scotia as we discuss the AI technology being developed and available for business management. Our panelists will look at how to streamline day to day tasks and look ahead at what this could mean for the future of business operations.
Meet Our Panelists:
Christian Blouin
Christian Blouin is a professor of Computer Science and Associate Dean (Academic) at Dalhousie University. He has navigated a broad range of disruptions forcing rapid changes over the last 8 years as Associate Dean. Christian is also the Institutional Lead (AI strategy) for Dalhousie University. In this capacity, he is responsible to build capacity to leverage the opportunities introduced by emerging AI-based applications and, importantly, doing so in an ethical and legal manner.
Matt Steinberg
Matt Steinberg is the Atlantic Canada Lead at Avanade; an IT Professional Services organization focused on the Microsoft and Azure Ecosystem. Matt leads Avanade’s North Engineering Hubs - a group of cloud focused, software & data engineers that drive digital transformation through modern technology.Matt has been with Avanade for 9 years – working in Partnerships, Product Design, and Engineering Hub teams.
Michael MacMillan, FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
An SEO expert, MacMillan focuses his energy and skill on the tough technical challenges B2B software and service organizations face. With two decades in digital marketing, the last one exclusively working in SEO strategy, he brings a problem-solving mindset and creative approach to every project. His impact extends globally, having transformed SEO strategy for some of the world’s largest SaaS companies, and mentoring dynamic teams of marketers and rising SEO professionals.
John Cody
John Cody, the President and Founder of Social Spike Marketing Group, is a visionary leader in the digital marketing landscape. With a keen focus on SEO, John has built his agency on the cutting-edge intersection of marketing and artificial intelligence. His expertise in leveraging AI for both internal operations and client success has positioned Social Spike Marketing Group as a trailblazer in the industry. John's innovative approach and strategic insight continue to drive the company's growth, delivering exceptional results for clients and setting new standards in digital marketing.
Brendon Ferguson
Brendon is the CEO and Co-Founder of the community engagement application TheProgram.ai. A chartered accountant by trade, he worked for over a decade in finance roles at KPMG and a number of publicly traded mining companies. Brendon joined sports technology company Kinduct Technologies in 2017 as the CFO and COO until its acquisition by Silicon Valley tech company Movella in 2020. He then functioned as the head of the sports business unit for Movella until co-founding TheProgram.ai in 2022. A sports fanatic, although mediocre athlete, Brendon is passionate about creating a “Movement for Movement”.
