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AI Ecosystem Enablement: Navigating Canada's AI Landscape for SMB Growth

AI Ecosystem Enablement Series | Lab 1

Bag   Thursday, Aug 6, 2026       Clock   11:00 AM–12:00 PM PT

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations operate, compete, and innovate. Yet many Canadian SMB and tech industry leaders find themselves overwhelmed by the growing number of technologies, vendors, government initiatives, funding programs, and implementation approaches available today.

This executive-focused virtual lab is the first in an ongoing series and is designed to help business leaders cut through the noise and gain a practical understanding of Canada's evolving AI ecosystem.

Join Lumo Consulting's William Freiwah and Change3's Kneko Burney as they provide a strategic orientation to the Canadian AI landscape, helping SMB and tech leaders identify where AI can create meaningful business value, what capabilities to prioritize first, and how to move forward with greater confidence.

Attendees will gain practical guidance on navigating AI opportunities, understanding key ecosystem players, evaluating readiness, and developing a realistic path toward AI adoption and organizational enablement.

Whether you are just beginning your AI journey or looking to refine your strategy, this session will help you establish a stronger foundation for future success.

 

What You'll Learn

  • How Canada's AI ecosystem is evolving and what it means for SMBs
  • The key players, programs, resources, and support networks available to Canadian organizations
  • How to assess your organization's AI readiness and capability gaps
  • Common AI adoption challenges and how to avoid costly missteps
  • Where SMB leaders should focus their initial AI investments and efforts
  • A practical framework for prioritizing AI opportunities and building momentum
  • First steps for creating an AI enablement roadmap that aligns with business objectives
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Featured Experts

William Freiwah

Principal Consultant | Lumo Consulting

Kneko Burney Miller

CEO & Chief Innovator | Change3

Share Your Input Prior to the Event

Your input matters. Taking our AI Adoption study will give us more market insight to share during the session - plus you'll gain immediate access to the results!

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