# Event Details - **Event Name**: GBSA Business Forum 2026: The AI Imperative – Rethinking Business - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Dive into the future of business with fresh AI ideas and real talk on shaking up the game.About this EventArtificial intelligence is no longer experimental. It is actively reshaping how organizations operate, compete, and lead.The GBSA Business Forum 2026: The AI Imperative brings together graduate business students, faculty, and industry professionals for a focused evening of practical insights, real-world applications, and meaningful dialogue on AI in business.The AI Imperative: Why This MattersAI is no longer a future consideration. It is a present-day leadership challenge.Organizations across industries are integrating AI into decision-making, operations, and strategy. The question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to do so effectively and responsibly.This forum is designed to move beyond theory and explore how AI is being applied in real-world business contexts.What You Will Experience· A keynote address from an industry leader· Cross-industry panel discussions on AI adoption and impact· Practical insights on leadership, transformation, and decision making· A curated networking session with professionals and peersWho Should Attend· Graduate students (MBA, MOT, MSc Finance, EMBA)· Faculty and academic leaders· Industry professionals and decision makers· Anyone seeking a practical understanding of AI in business as a leaderWhy Attend· Gain real-world insights from industry leaders· Understand how AI is reshaping organizations across sectors· Learn how leadership and decision-making are evolving· Connect with professionals navigating similar challengesRegistrationSeats are limited. Early registration is recommended.Secure your spot today.Agenda?: 05:30 PMArrival & Registration ?: 06:00 PMKeynote Address?: 06:15 PM - 06:30 PMQ&A?: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMPanel Discussion ?: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PMActivity & Networking Session - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/gbsa-business-forum-2026-the-ai-imperative-rethinking-business/100001988872721850 - **Event Categories**: business, contests, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 580 W Hastings St, SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue (Asia Pacific Hall) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: 580 W Hastings St, SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue (Asia Pacific Hall) - **lat**: 49.284337 - **long**: -123.1129012 - **full address**: 580 W Hastings St, SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue (Asia Pacific Hall), 580 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: GBSA Business Forum 2026: The AI Imperative – Rethinking Business - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/05473fa4177fedd7cdf69b56e192abfd8e5f12ae108af469e28132c603f52499-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1778125310 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is GBSA Business Forum 2026: The AI Imperative - Rethinking Business being held? - **A:** GBSA Business Forum 2026: The AI Imperative - Rethinking Business takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 580 W Hastings St, SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue (Asia Pacific Hall), 580 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing GBSA Business Forum 2026: The AI Imperative - Rethinking Business? - **A:** GBSA Business Forum 2026: The AI Imperative - Rethinking Business is organized by SFU Beedie School of Business. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** GBSA Business Forum 2026: The AI Imperative - Rethinking Business is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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