The Annual Hurtig Lecture on the Future of Canada
Thursday, September 19, 2024, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
A panel of U of A experts, moderated by Geoffrey Rockwell, will explore the implications and innovations of AI in arts, computing science, the labour force, health and medicine. Panelists include Nidhi Hegde from the Department of Computing Science, Ross Mitchell from the Department of Medicine, and Nicole Denier of the Department of Sociology, who will provide unique cross-disciplinary insights.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the opportunities and challenges as Canada and the U of A are leading the way in shaping the future of AI for the benefit of everyone.
About the 2024 Speaker, Elissa Stome:
Elissa Strome is the Executive Director of the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. She works with leaders at Canada’s three national AI Institutes in Edmonton (Amii), Montreal (Mila), and Toronto (Vector Institute) and across the country to advance Canada’s leadership in AI research, training and innovation. She is a champion of equity, diversity and inclusion in science, and an ambassador for Canada’s position in AI research, innovation, and policy internationally. Elissa is a member of the federal government’s AI Advisory Council, where she co-chairs the Public Awareness Working Group, and the OECD Network of Experts on AI.