AI in Practice: Real-World Adoption, Lessons & Industry Skills
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August 21, 2026
5:30 pm—7:30 pm
Platform Calagry East Annex
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What You’ll Learn Real Production Use Cases: Direct breakdowns of business challenges, tools used, and tangible business impacts. Practical Lessons Learned: Honest insights into what works, what doesn't, and pitfalls to avoid during implementation. Skills That Matter: In-demand tools, frameworks, and cross-functional skills required to drive modern AI projects. Direct Q&A & Community Connections: Ask questions directly to industry practitioners and connect with Calgary's growing tech ecosystem. Featured Speakers Hear 10-minute lightning case studies followed by dedicated live Q&A with industry leaders from top organizations: Saeed Nusri Henry Hy Amit Banerjee Representing perspectives across RBC, Tundra Oil & Gas, and Zip. Who Should Attend? Software engineers, data practitioners, and tech professionals curious about real-world AI applications. Business leaders and project managers looking to adopt AI solutions in their workflows. Students and recent grads seeking insight into the modern technical skills employers are looking for.
What You’ll Learn
Real Production Use Cases: Direct breakdowns of business challenges, tools used, and tangible business impacts.
Practical Lessons Learned: Honest insights into what works, what doesn't, and pitfalls to avoid during implementation.
Skills That Matter: In-demand tools, frameworks, and cross-functional skills required to drive modern AI projects.
Direct Q&A & Community Connections: Ask questions directly to industry practitioners and connect with Calgary's growing tech ecosystem.
Featured Speakers
Hear 10-minute lightning case studies followed by dedicated live Q&A with industry leaders from top organizations:
Saeed Nusri
Henry Hy
Amit Banerjee
Representing perspectives across RBC, Tundra Oil & Gas, and Zip.
Who Should Attend?
Software engineers, data practitioners, and tech professionals curious about real-world AI applications.
Business leaders and project managers looking to adopt AI solutions in their workflows.
Students and recent grads seeking insight into the modern technical skills employers are looking for.
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