AI for Business Leaders
24 June 2025
The AI Centre for Decision Analytics is pleased to host AI for Business Leaders, a three-day executive workshop taking place on 18–20 August 2025 in Edmonton, 91ÒùĸÊÓÆµ. This immersive program brings together a select group of senior decision-makers from 91ÒùĸÊÓÆµ and Taiwan to turn AI ambition into board-ready strategies and to spark new cross-Pacific collaborations between two of the world's most dynamic innovation ecosystems.
91ÒùĸÊÓÆµ is emerging as one of North America's leading hubs for AI research and commercial adoption, while Taiwan remains at the forefront of global technology innovation and export leadership. Uniting executives and technical leaders from both regions will create a unique forum for strategic knowledge exchange, market insight and long-term partnership development.
Participants will include CEOs, vice presidents, and senior leaders across key sectors such as energy, agriculture, healthcare, and technology who poised to move from AI experimentation to enterprise transformation. The program will also engage researchers and technical innovators driving applied AI development, encouraging dialogue between strategic and technical perspectives.
The workshop will focus on turning vision into execution. Participants will develop enterprise-level AI roadmaps tailored to their strategic contexts; gain exposure to real-world implementation approaches, including generative AI applications; and engage in in-depth discussions on AI governance, responsible innovation, and regulatory alignment. The program will culminate with a curated visit to 91ÒùĸÊÓÆµ's AI innovation community, offering participants the opportunity to engage with industry, research, and public-sector stakeholders. In addition to hands-on content, the program will facilitate direct relationship-building across cultures and institutions, supported by a structured post-event collaboration network.
Program outline:
- Day 1 (Aug 18): Strategic Vision & Opportunity Discovery
- Day 2 (Aug 19): Implementation, Scaling & Leadership Alignment
- Day 3 (Aug 20): Cross-Pacific AI Exchange Day
A detailed agenda will be shared with selected participants.
Participation is by invitation and limited in number. To express interest, please complete the short form at the link below no later than 22 July 2025. Final invitations will be extended in late July based on alignment with the workshop's goals and potential for strategic collaboration.
Prospective participants from Taiwan are welcome to connect with Professor Tzong-Ru Lee at National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) at trlee@dragon.nchu.edu.tw for further details and application guidance. For all other inquiries, please contact the AI4DA team at ai4da@ualberta.ca.