Speaker: Brad Wrobleski, Manager, Advisory, Artificial Intelligence

Bio: As a Manager & AI Advisor at KPMG Canada, Brad works in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to help organizations implement AI with confidence.

With 9+ years in AI & Machine Learning, he helps businesses:
🔹 Understand AI's real-world value

🔹 Implement AI solutions for measurable results

🔹 Navigate risks, compliance & change management

He has worked across industries like retail, energy, healthcare, finance, education, and more, helping companies use AI to solve problems, increase efficiency, and stay ahead.

Talk Summary

In this talk, we'll explore the current landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its agentic future, focusing on how it is transforming industries like healthcare, finance, and education by enhancing efficiency and unlocking new capabilities.

The next frontier lies in agentic AI—systems that can autonomously reason, plan, and act—bringing both challenges, such as data privacy and infrastructure demands, and immense opportunities for innovation, economic growth, and problem-solving.

Focusing on practical AI—how we can use current AI tools to achieve meaningful, tangible results. Drawing from experience in AI governance, risk, compliance, and implementation, Brad will share how AI can automate tasks, improve decision-making, and drive learning and productivity. Together, we'll dive into actionable strategies to make AI simple, safe, and impactful now, while paving the way for its agentic future.