AI is not just a trend: understanding its opportunities & risks – Tony Gaffney, CEO Vector Institute

2023 PEO Leadership Conference Breakout. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a technology trend; it is now a business imperative that all organizations need to address. The impact of AI on business is already profound and is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade. Every company, regardless of their industry or size, has a responsibility to understand and navigate this new reality, and this is where the CEO comes in. Join Tony Gaffney, President and CEO of the Vector Institute, a globally renowned AI research institute, and panelists to explore why AI is now a CEO-level imperative and how leading CEOs are advancing AI strategies. Key areas discussed will be: the latest advancements in Generative AI; how others are striking a balance between AI opportunities, risk mitigation, and responsible use of AI; engage with renowned Vector Institute experts in a dynamic panel discussion, sharing their practical AI insights and success stories. In addition to being the President and CEO of the Vector Institute, Tony Gaffney also serves on the Government of Canada’s Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence, the OECD.AI network of experts task force for AI Governance Compute and Climate Change (ONE.AI), and is a Corporate Director with Altus Group (AIF.TO), an AI-enabled intelligence as a service company. PEO Leadership provides its business community the ability to leverage its collective knowledge, experience and network; to challenge and be challenged in a high disclosure, objective and trusted environment through a combination of Peer Advisory Boards, One-on-One Coaching, and Thought Leadership Executive Networking Events - all for the purpose of enhancing the personal and professional lives of its members.