AI Governance Conference
✨AI Governance Conference 2026
Presented by the Victoria Data Society 🌿
A full day symposium exploring how organizations can adopt AI responsibly and effectively.
AI adoption is moving fast, but governance is still catching up. Leaders across public and private sectors are facing new questions about risk, transparency, accountability, and responsible use. This conference brings together practitioners, builders, and decision makers to explore how teams can bridge the gap between AI ambition and enterprise governance.
If your organization is adopting AI or planning to, this event will help you understand the foundations of responsible AI and the practical realities of implementing governance frameworks in real environments.
Program Schedule: 🗓️
8:30 — Doors open
9:00 — Opening Remarks
9:20 — Framing the AI Governance Conversation — Cynthia Lynam
10:00 — Governing AI Change: Lessons From the Nonprofit Sector — Sarah Downey
10:35 — Coffee Break
10:55 — Safe and Empowering AI: Aligning Your Workplace — Calvin Gerus
11:35 — Embedded AI: Safe Adoption of Vendor AI Solutions — Devin Chappell
12:10 — Lunch
1:10 — Private AI Without the Tradeoff — Ben Reichwein
1:50 — The Data Foundation for Trusted AI — Patricia Moura,
2:25 — Coffee Break
2:45 — The AND Leader: Leadership in the Age of AI — Zen Tharani
3:25 — Governance as a Foundation for AI — Brett Kuzyk
4:00 — Closing Remarks & Networking
4:30 — Event ends
Event Sponsors:
💎 CGI - Diamond Sponsor
🌟 Xenex Consulting Inc. Consulting - Visionary Sponsor
💠 Snowflake - Platinum Sponsor
💛 KYOKO Labs - Gold Sponsor
🗓️ October 15, 2026
⏰ 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
🥪 Includes a light lunch
📍 Ambrosia Banquet and Events, Victoria BC
👥 Limited Capacity: This event is expected to sell out!
🎟️ Ticket Pricing
Standard: $149.99
VDS Members: $99.00 with member discount code
Students: $34.99
Limited tickets available for public sector employees, please contact aigov@victoriadatasociety.ca
We look forward to seeing you there!
Victoria Data Society 🌿
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