AI Summit 2025

No code. No jargon. Just real talk about AI and the future. Explore how AI is shaping work, the economy and the world at large.

About this Event

Join us for TPL's inaugural AI Summit - an all day event designed to spark bold ideas and real conversations about how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our economy, and what that means for all of us.

From policymakers and entrepreneurs to academics, students, and curious citizens, this summit brings together Torontonians who care about shaping a future rooted in responsible innovation, economic inclusion, and open access to knowledge.

Discover how AI is shaping our world, connect with experts and fellow community members and join the conversation on how we can foster human-centered engagement with AI and activate community-driven solutions.

The day will include:

• All-day forum with panels and discussions that explore the economic impact of AI.
• A showcase for local organizations to exhibit their AI tools, solutions, or innovations.
• Interactive, hands-on workshops and breakout sessions designed to be educational and engaging for all skill levels (separate registration required).

List of workshops:

• AI and Entrepreneurship
• Career Planning and Skill Building with AI
• Creative Problem Solving & Content Creation at Your Fingertips with AI
• Future-Proof Your Career with AI

TPL's AI Summit is made possible with support from Google.org.

Agenda


🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome & Introductions

Info: Land Acknowledgement and welcome remarks

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Opening Conversation
Host: Nick Frosst

Info: Nick Frosst, Co-Founder of Cohere, in conversation with Manal Siddiqui, TPL Innovation Council member.

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The AI Economy
Host: Sedef Akinli Kocak

Info: As AI reshapes industries, labour markets and economic structures, this panel explores the transformative power of AI on the Canadian economy.

What sectors are being disrupted and which are emerging? How can businesses, governments and workers prepare for an AI-driven future while ensuring inclusive growth?

Panelists from industry, policy, and research will discuss the real-world impact of AI adoption on productivity, employment, and innovation.

🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
AI and the Workforce: The Changing Nature of Work and Skill Development
Host: Lewis Curley

Info: With the increasing prevalence of AI in workplaces, the very nature of work is being redefined.

This panel explores how AI is reshaping job roles, workforce expectations, and the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly automated and algorithmic world. How should education, training, and organizational culture evolve in response?

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Dr. Teresa Scassa - What is Trustworthy AI and How Should We Govern It?
Host: Dr. Teresa Scassa

Info: From the number of times “trust” appears in government AI policies and frameworks, it's clear that trustworthy AI is an important public policy objective. But what does trustworthy AI mean for those who use it or for those whose lives are increasingly shaped by AI supported decision-making?

Dr. Scassa explores what makes AI trustworthy – and what our governments and policy-makers should be doing to ensure its trustworthiness.

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Responsible AI for a Resilient Economy: Balancing Innovation and Impact
Host: Monique Crichlow

Info: Questions of responsibility, equity, and long-term impact are becoming increasingly urgent as AI technologies accelerate economic transformation.

This panel examines how we can harness the economic benefits of AI by boosting productivity, driving innovation, and opening new markets, while also safeguarding human rights, reducing bias, and ensuring that growth is inclusive.

Panelists will explore frameworks for ethical AI deployment, policy levers to shape responsible innovation, and strategies for building economic systems that are not only smarter, but fairer.

🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Conversation: Public Institutions in the Age of AI
Host: Moe Hosseini-Ara

Info: We are bringing together representatives from all three levels of government for a closing conversation about how public institutions are adapting, responding, and leading in the era of artificial intelligence.

🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Wrap-up & Thank You

Info: Final remarks

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