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Today I got to be a podcast co-host for @carleton.ca’s 2025 Challenge Conference about AI! I’m grateful to have been a part of the news team and meet so many innovative leaders and scholars. Stay tuned for the full series coming out soon 🎧💻

That's a wrap on Carleton Challenge Conference – The AI Summit 📖 Catch all the highlights from today’s conversations: newsroom.carleton.ca/story/carlet...

A key focus: how Ericsson is leveraging APIs to democratize AI, making it more accessible, reducing costs, and empowering innovation across industries. #AISummit

From 1G to 6G, Fersman highlighted AI’s growing influence on networks and infrastructure, enabling real-time processing and paving the way for autonomous, agentic AI.

For our last keynote of the day, Elena Fersman, VP and Head of Global AI Accelerator at Ericsson, explored how AI and telecoms are evolving hand-in-hand.

Special thanks to:
Kate Purchase @ Microsoft
Kathleen Fraser @ National Research Council Canada
Jordan Zed @ Privy Council Office
Mary Kelly @ Cognitive Science, Carleton University

#AISummit #CarletonChallengeConference

From bias mitigation and transparency to regulatory frameworks and sustainability, the conversation focused on practical steps toward equitable and accountable AI systems.

How can Canada lead in responsible AI development?

Thank you to these insightful government, industry and academia leaders who joined us to explore this question in our second panel of the day.

Thanks to our panelists for sharing with us!

Majid Komeili, Director, Intelligent Machines Lab (iML), Carleton University
Danielle Manley, Director, School of Nursing, Carleton University
Julien Kathiresan, Director of Finance, Mistral Ventures
Sonya Shorey, President and CEO, Invest Ottawa

Our first panel of the day featured a dynamic discussion on the transformative potential of AI in various sectors, particularly in healthcare and education; while also addressing critical challenges such as data sovereignty, job displacement and environmental impact. #AISummit

"It's springtime for Canada's AI"

Thanks to Adegboyega Ojo for kicking off today's #CarletonChallengeConference keynote about the State of Play of AI in Canada and the world. He reminds us that Canada risks stagnation unless it can bridge the gap between research & commercialization. #AISummit

Special thanks to our sponsors Danbe Foundation Inc and Ericsson for making this day possible.

The 3rd Annual Challenge Conference is officially underway! We’re thrilled to welcome our esteemed guests, including leaders from business, government, research and the community, as we dive into the world of artificial intelligence. Follow us along for updates! #AISummit

See you tomorrow at the sold-out Carleton Challenge Conference – The AI Summit!

We look forward to welcoming innovators, policymakers, and thought leaders to discuss the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence! #AISummit #CarletonChallengeConference

Carleton extends its gratitude to outgoing Chancellor Yaprak Baltacioğlu for her exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the university community since 2018.

Nik Nanos - Carleton's New Chancellor

Carleton University is proud to announce
Nik Nanos as its 13th Chancellor, effective July 1, 2025. A leading voice in public opinion research, his national influence and deep Carleton ties make him the ideal ambassador for the university’s next chapter: newsroom.carleton.ca/2025/new-cha...

The AI Summit: Navigating Disruption and Transformation. The Carleton Challenge Conference - Save the date May 13, 2025

Save the date, the Carleton Challenge Conference returns May 13, 2025. Join fellow business, government, and academic leaders to focus on a challenge that has been described as an unparalleled opportunity as well as an unprecedented threat: Artificial Intelligence.

carleton.ca/challengecon...

In a new Minding the Brain episode @drjimdavies.bsky.social and @drkimhellemans.bsky.social answer audience questions! mindingthebrainpodcast.com/2025/01/21/q...
@nautil.us.bsky.social @carletonu.bsky.social @carleton-cogsci.bsky.social @mindingthebrain.bsky.social

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at the Welcome Event to officially introduce Wisdom Tettey as Carleton's 17th President and Vice-Chancellor.

🎥 To watch his entire message, check out the recording here: carleton.ca/president/cu...

@carletonu.bsky.social looks even better on skates! What a dreamy way to commute.

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Thanks, we will look into a potential outreach platform. We are just experimenting on the platform for now.