MLTO: Machine Learning Toronto - July 2025
Agenda
6:00-6:30 PM Arrivals and Networking
6:30-7:00 PM Tech Talk #1
7:00-7:30 PM Tech Talk #2
7:30-8:30 PM Networking & Wrap-up
8:30 PM Tear-down and Departures
Talk #1 - Andreas Duess, CEO @ 6Seeds Consulting
From Gut to Great: How AI Helps Food Entrepreneurs Make Smarter Decisions
The food industry is built on passion—but passion alone doesn’t keep products on shelves. In this talk, Andreas Duess, co-founder of 6 Seeds and a leading expert on AI in food and consumer packaged goods (CPG), explores how AI is transforming the way food entrepreneurs make decisions.
Talk #2 - Nick Triggs, Managing Director @ Elara
How AI is Changing BI in 2025: Artificial Intelligence and Business Intelligence
About the Speakers:
Andreas Düss is a award-winning global keynote speaker at the intersection of AI, consumer behavior, and the food and agriculture industries. His insights help shape the future of food, guiding businesses, governments and organizations, through the challenges of a rapidly evolving global market.
A recognized industry advisor and keynote speaker, Andreas has spoken at some of the most influential food and trade events, including the US Agriculture Export Development Council (USAEDC) conference and the USA Rice Federation’s annual meeting. His insights help shape the future of food, guiding businesses through the challenges of an evolving global market.
Nick Triggs is the Founder and Managing Director of Elara, a Canadian consulting firm focused on Business Intelligence, AI, and Microsoft-based automation. With over a decade of of experience across finance, IT, and ERP systems, Nick brings a rare blend of technical depth and business pragmatism to every engagement. He launched Elara in 2023 to address a gap in the consulting market: a need for outcome-driven solutions that prioritize results over billable hours.
A certified expert in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, Nick is a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to modernize operations, unlock insights from data, and adopt AI in practical, high-impact ways. His work helps clients turn technology into real business value fast.
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We'd also like to acknowledge our venue partners for generously providing their amazing space for the event, and Trajectory Labs and PRAKTIKAI for making the event happen.
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