Bites & AI Insights (Powered by TD Innovation Partners and Vector Institute)
Join us at this game-changing event that showcases how DMZ and Vector Institute are supporting Canadian AI startups! This high-powered breakfast is brought to you by our sponsor, TD Innovation Partners (TDIP).
Whether you're building AI applications, tackling infrastructure hurdles, or looking to gain valuable industry connections – join us to expand your network and discover new opportunities!
✨ Dive into an insightful panel discussion, moderated by Fatima Khamitova (Director, Startups & Scaleups, Vector Institute) and featuring Devinder Kumar (Head of ML Systems & Engineering, TD Bank), Jumana Fathima (Chief AI Officer, KiwiCharge) and Mark Doble (CEO of Alexi).
Devinder is head of ML product engineering at Layer 6/TD Bank in Toronto. Layer 6 was acquired by TD Bank in 2018 as an early innovator in AI, developing a cutting-edge prediction engine capable of delivering personalized, real-time insights. Devinder now leads an 18-person team that operates a portfolio of ML models in production, delivering $145 million annually.
As Chief AI Officer, Jumana brings deep expertise in building AI-driven infrastructure and has led major initiatives around deploying scalable, cost-efficient AI systems across KiwiCharge’s platform.
Mark is CEO & Co-founder of Alexi who have developed an AI-driven platform that enhances legal research and workflow management for law firms.
💬 Our panel will explore the challenges and strategies for building and selling AI solutions to large enterprises, while managing infrastructure and compute costs. We'll also discuss the evolving AI landscape in Canada – examining how targeted funding plays a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of our AI ecosystem and supporting local startups.
☕ After the panel, meet new connections and refuel through our networking session and light brunch. Mingle with founders, builders, investors, and innovation leaders from across the ecosystem.
Who should attend? AI startup founders, technical leads, product builders, investors, and anyone interested in the future of enterprise AI in Canada.
Spots are limited – RSVP now!