​Description:

​Join us for the fifth instalment of the AI Mastery series on Agentic AI, brought to you by OpenRep in partnership with the Canadian Digital Governance Council and ISACA Vancouver. This event will explore the evolving landscape of AI-driven autonomy, from decision-making robots to intelligent agents, and the pressing questions around accountability, transparency, and governance.

​We are excited to welcome Anthony Green as our keynote speaker. Through his in-depth presentation, Anthony will highlight "What is agentic AI?", discuss several different types of agentic AI workflows and also explore the ethical considerations at play. The goal of the session is to offer practical strategies for organizations seeking to innovate responsibly.

​Following the keynote, Maximiliano will present how to build AI agents using AWS Bedrock. The last session by Sev will speak on how to create agents responsibly and compliant with regulatory frameworks. This segment will delve deeper into how we can balance rapid technological advancement with principles of ethics, privacy, and compliance.

​This event is tailored for senior IT professionals, privacy officers, compliance leaders, and business strategists from across British Columbia. We invite you to join us for an evening of insightful discussions and networking aimed at shaping the future of AI governance and responsible innovation.

​Agenda:

​4:30 PM – Doors Open & Registration
5:00 PM – Session 1: What is Agentic AI
5:25 PM – Session 2: Building Agentic AI on AWS Bedrock
5:50 PM – Session 3: Creating Compliant AI Agents
6:15 PM – Open Networking
7:30 PM – Doors Close

​Speakers:

​Anthony Green is a Vancouver-based cybersecurity and AI innovator bridging advanced technology with real-world impact. As lead investor and co-founder of OpenRep, he’s reinventing organic digital marketing through AI-driven solutions, simplifying social media and SEO for businesses of all sizes. He also leads Security Operations at the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC), where he built and mentors a dedicated cybersecurity team. A passionate educator, Anthony has developed curriculum for UBC Extended Learning and Vancouver Community College, and has trained instructors at the BlackBerry Cybersecurity Centre in Malaysia. His leadership at ISACA Vancouver revitalized one of Western Canada’s largest cybersecurity associations, championing diversity initiatives like SheLeadsTech. Now, as an ambassador for In-Sec-M, Canada’s cybersecurity cluster, Anthony fosters global partnerships and paves the way for Vancouver-based startups. Whether developing AI platforms or guiding cybersecurity strategy, his mission is to elevate Vancouver as a global hub for technology, innovation, and community building.

​Maximiliano Paz

​​With over 15 years in the IT industry, Maximiliano has seasoned my cloud engineering and operations expertise, leading transformative cloud migrations and optimizations as an AWS Solutions Architect. Max has provided technical support emphasizing cost-effectiveness, laying the foundation for delivering tailored cloud solutions. He has leveraged technical knowledge and leadership skills to drive successful cloud projects, fostering collaboration, education, and innovation. Holding several AWS certifications, He is committed to staying at the forefront of cloud technology. Max's technical background, leadership experience, and customer-centric approach position me well to lead engineering teams in achieving operational excellence and driving cloud innovation.

​Sev Geraskin is an innovative technology leader with 20+ years of engineering experience, including scaling mission-critical services 100x at Mastercard and reducing cloud costs by more than $5 million annually while managing multi-terabyte daily data workloads. His vision for Past 5 Solutions stems from deep expertise in enterprise architecture, security compliance, and AI agentic frameworks.

​AI Mastery Series:

​The AI Mastery Series is an enlightening year-long event divided into six engaging evenings, each designed to illuminate a different critical aspect of artificial intelligence, from its history and fundamentals to the pressing issues of ethics, privacy, risk, compliance, and security. This series takes attendees on a comprehensive journey through the AI landscape, blending theoretical knowledge with practical insights into managing AI's societal impacts and technical challenges. It's crafted to cater to a wide audience, equipping participants with a robust understanding of AI's complexities and the skills to navigate its evolving ethical and security considerations. By the series' conclusion, attendees will not only grasp AI's foundational principles but also the responsibilities it entails in the modern world.

​OpenRep is an AI-powered digital marketing platform designed for SMBs and professional marketers. It automates content creation, SEO optimization, and social media posting, streamlining marketing tasks with advanced artificial intelligence. This allows users to efficiently enhance their online presence and engage audiences more effectively. OpenRep`s user-friendly interface makes sophisticated AI-driven marketing accessible to all, enabling smarter, data-informed decisions with minimal effort.

​The Digital Governance Council provides a comprehensive suite of resources aimed at promoting best practices, standards, and governance in the digital realm. These resources encompass assessment programs such as the Digital Trust Conformity Assessment Program and AI Ethics Impact Assessment Review, along with courses covering AI ethics governance and deployment. Additionally, the council offers workshops focusing on governance and deployment of AI, alongside other resources like Executive Insights, standards, and services for compliance management and cybersecurity expertise, all accessible through their Member Portal.

​AWS is a sponsor!