We had an incredible turnout as local business leaders and professionals gathered to explore how practical AI tools and modern software can transform everyday workflows.

​Key Highlights & Agenda from Today’s Event:

• ​Welcome & Community Impact: Opening remarks from Dr. Chris Glover, Nicky Locker, and Dr. Rebecca Heffernan on Lakehead University’s vital role in economic prosperity and local programming.
• ​Hands-on AI Workshop: Sohaib Rumi (Founder & CEO of Medozai) walked us through a live "Bring Your Own Problem" workshop—demonstrating how business owners can go from a daily bottleneck to a working prototype without technical jargon.
• ​Practical Tools & Local Tech Ecosystem: Dave Caplan and Jordan Rossman from Startup Orillia shared actionable AI demos to boost efficiency and introduced opportunities to connect with Orillia's growing tech community.
• ​Future Talent & Next Steps: Valuable insights from Richard Birch (Co-op & Career Education) and Allison Louth on engaging with student talent and future growth.

​A special thank you to RBC (@Royal Bank of Canada) for sponsoring our free member session on AI, as well as Lakehead University for hosting this valuable breakfast series! 👏

​Thank you to all who attended, brought great questions, and contributed to an energizing morning.

— Allan Lafontaine, Executive Director

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