Presented in collaboration with Microsoft, the KPMG AI Made Real Summits are a series of exclusive half-day events held across six major Canadian cities, designed to help business leaders unlock value by making AI more tangible. Tailored for C-suite executives, senior decision-makers, and technology leaders, these summits are for those ready to move beyond exploration and deliver real results with AI. The KPMG AI Made Real Summits provide valuable insights on how to harness AI not just as a tool for productivity, but as a strategic asset to drive growth.

Stephanie Simmons, co-founder and Chief Quantum Officer of Photonic, will be a panelist on a session titled “Building a Stronger Team Canada with AI”.

The panel will explore topics such as:

AI is not just a tool for efficiency but a strategic enabler for strengthening Canada’s competitiveness, innovation, resilience, and long-term prosperity during a time of geopolitical uncertainty. Industry leaders will share real-world strategies for integrating AI and overcoming adoption challenges for the benefit of Canadian companies and the economy.

Panelists

Stephanie Simmons, co-founder and Chief Quantum Officer, Photonic

Sue Paish, CEO, Digital

Albert van Veen, Vice President, Innovation and Chief Information Officer, YVR

Walter Pela, GVA Regional Managing Partner, KPMG in Canada

David Seymour, Vice President, AI Strategy and Innovation & General Manager, Microsoft Vancouver

Moderator: Stuart McNish, Host – Moderator Conversations Live | Executive Producer, Oh Boy Productions

For those unable to attend in person, the panel will be streamed live, hosted by Stuart McNish through Conversations Live — a platform dedicated to thoughtful, long-form dialogue on today’s most pressing issues. Sign up for an event reminder and watch the livestream here: Conversations Live, Quantum AI – Another Game Changer.