Agenda

June 3rd Live Event

June 03

2:00 PM

Main Track

The most important decision tree in the world

In this opening talk, FWD50 co-chair Alistair Croll lays out humanity's seven possible futures, including those we must fight against, those that are simply wishful thinking, and those we can actually work towards. See More.
Co-founder & Chair
FWD50

2:20 PM

Main Track

Applied AI: A conversation with Andy McAfee

In this interview with FWD50 co-chair Alistair Croll, Andy will separate AI noise from signal, describe how large organizations are applying AI, and underscore the importance of clear thinking and real measurement in deploying generative AI within government. See More.
Principal Research Scientist, Initiative on the Digital Economy
MIT

3:00 PM

Main Track

The wonder (and reality) of generative AI with Hilary Mason

At the core of the generative AI revolution is a simple idea: Making connections between related things stronger. See More.
Co-founder & CEO
playhiddendoor

3:30 PM

Main Track

Kickstarting Digital Government Interoperability with AI

Many governments are advancing digital transformation, with interoperability as a critical hurdle to overcome. See More.
CTO
CupOfCoffeeAI

4:00 PM

Break

The AI doctor is in

Breakout session with Kristo - AI doctor is in See More.
CTO
CupOfCoffeeAI

5:00 PM

Main Track

AI and Correspondence - A Canadian Heritage Case Study

Amid the noise surrounding Generative AI, Canadian Heritage put the hype to the test. In 2024, we ran a bold experiment: could AI draft ministerial correspondence faster—and just as well—as humans? See More.
Manager of Enterprise Architecture, Chief Information Officer Branch
Canadian Heritage
Manager, Issues Management, Digital and Creative Marketplace Frameworks
Canadian Heritage

5:30 PM

Main Track

Hallucination mitigation

Details coming soon. See More.
CTO
Global Nexis Solutions

6:15 PM

Main Track

When Data Speaks, Power Listens: AI, Equity, and the Future of Collective Bargaining

Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) Labour Relations Solutions Division (LRSD) provides neutral dispute resolution assistance to support a harmonious labour relations climate. Currently, Collective Bargaining Ontario (CBO) holds over 70,000 collective agreements (CA) and receives approximately 3,000 requests each year. See More.
Manager, Labour Relations Information Bureau, Strategic Initiatives Branch
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Director, Strategic Initiatives
Labour Relations Solutions

6:45 PM

Break

Break time!

7:00 PM

Main Track

Options Analysis for AI

Dorothy will walk participants through Code for Canada's Options Analysis for AI workshop, which helps public servants assess opportunities to use AI ethically and effectively in their work. See More.
CEO
Code for Canada