BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260317T223000Z DTEND:20260318T003000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Manitoba Women in Tech: Harnessing AI DESCRIPTION:Women In Tech's Strategic Workplace Edge\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence is opening new doors across every industry. It is expanding how we think\, create\, collaborate\, and lead. \n \n\nFrom this panel you will gain:\n\n\n\n fresh insight\, \n practical tools\, \n and confidence to leverage AI with intention.\n\n\nFor women in technology\, this moment represents possibility\, momentum\, and a powerful opportunity to step forward with confidence.\n\n \nThis #MBWiTech panel discussion will focus on practical applications that can be implemented right away\, while also exploring how to position yourself as a forward thinking leader in an AI powered workplace.\n\n \n\nWe've designed this panel to explore how AI can be embraced as a meaningful competitive advantage in the workplace. Together\, we will look at how AI can elevate everyday work\, strengthen strategic thinking\, and unlock new levels of efficiency and innovation. When used thoughtfully\, AI becomes becomes a catalyst for clarity\, creativity\, and leadership.\n\n \n\nWomen in tech are already driving change\, building solutions\, and shaping the future. AI can amplify that impact. It can help refine ideas\, surface insights faster\, support stronger communication\, and create space to focus on high value leadership and decision making.\n\n \n\nParticipants will hear real examples\, gain hands on insights\, and engage in meaningful conversations about confidence\, influence\, and ethical innovation. \n\n \n\nMost importantly\, they will connect with a community of ambitious\, supportive\, and growth minded women who are committed to learning and rising together.\n\n \n\nThe future of work is evolving in exciting ways. This is an opportunity to harness that energy\, build new capabilities\, and lead with both heart and intelligence. When women leverage AI intentionally\, they adapt to change and help define what comes next.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\n\n \n\nNew Media Manitoba SLXR video directions\n\n \n\nNew Media Manitoba SLXR Google Map\n\n \nAgenda:\n\n5:30 pm - 6:00 pm networking with light snacks & refreshments\n\n6:00 pm - 6:05 pm Indigenous Land Acknowledgement & Intros\n\n6:05 pm - 6:50 pm panel discussion \n\n6:50 pm - 7:00 pm Q & A\n\n7:00 pm - 7:30 pm networking\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nPANEL MEMBERS:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nKristina Irvine - Sr HR Business Partner\, SKIP Canada\n\n \nKristina is a seasoned Human Resources and Talent Acquisition leader with deep expertise in building people strategies that align talent\, technology\, and business growth. Throughout her career\, she has helped organizations navigate transformation by leveraging data\, workforce insights\, and emerging technologies. Kristina is particularly passionate about how AI is redefining the HR landscape\, from recruitment and workforce planning to leadership development\, and what it means for the future of work. She brings a practical\, people-first perspective to help inspire HR professionals and students alike to embrace innovation and lead with curiosity in an evolving world of work.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDr. Josiane Kroll - Senior Lead IT\, Asper School of Business\n\n \nJosiane leads the Asper IT team and advances strategic technology initiatives. Her work focuses on the adoption of AI\, VR/AR\, and cloud computing to strengthen academic programming and operational effectiveness.\n\n \n\nJosiane holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science\, a master's degree in Production Engineering\, and a bachelor's degree in Information Systems. She brings more than a decade of experience in the software industry and maintains extensive professional certifications. She is certified in six ITIL 4 areas: Foundation in IT Service Management\; Specialist: Create\, Deliver and Support\; Strategist: Direct\, Plan and Improve\; Specialist: Drive Stakeholder Value\; Specialist: High-Velocity IT\; and Managing Professional. In addition\, she holds Professional Google Cloud Architect and Google Cloud Digital Leader certifications.\n\n \n\nShe is a Board Member of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) and a founding member of Women Techmakers Winnipeg\, the local chapter of Women Techmakers\, where she creates opportunities for women in technology to advance their careers and expand their professional networks.\n\n \n\nShe is also an organizer with Google Developers Group Winnipeg\, contributing to a strong and inclusive technology ecosystem in Winnipeg by fostering collaboration\, innovation\, and professional growth.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nCasey Wahl - Founding Board Member\, Manitoba Association of AI Professionals (MAAIP) & Lead Product Manager\, Proscia\n\n \nCasey develops AI solutions at Proscia that are transforming pathology and advancing innovation in life sciences. She translates cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities into practical\, user-centered tools that support precision medicine. As a founding board member of MAAIP\, Casey also helps guide the growth of Manitoba's AI ecosystem\, working with business leaders and practitioners to foster responsible adoption and unlock new opportunities for organizational impact.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nJennifer Cassidy - Director Consulting Expert at CGI\n\n \nJennifer has extensive experience leading human centred digital transformation\, organizational change management\, and service design initiatives across the Canadian public sector and regulated industries.\n\n \n\nJennifer works closely with executives\, practitioners\, and multidisciplinary teams to help organizations responsibly adopt emerging technologies including artificial intelligence in ways that are practical\, ethical\, and aligned with real user and workforce needs.\n\n \n\nJennifer is particularly passionate about the role women play in shaping AI enabled futures. She advocates for inclusive design\, thoughtful governance\, and socio technical approaches that recognize AI as not just a technical capability\, but a change to how people work\, decide\, and interact. Through her work she helps organizations move beyond hype to ensure AI delivers meaningful value while supporting trust\, transparency\, and long term sustainability.\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nCode of Conduct: TLDR - Be kind\, supportive and respectful to all who attend.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo Directions to New Media Manitoba's StudioLab xR X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Artificial intelligence is opening new doors across every industry. It is expanding how we think\, create\, collaborate\, and lead. \;\n
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For women in technology\, this moment represents possibility\, momentum\, and a powerful opportunity to step forward with confidence.
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This #MBWiTech panel discussion will focus on practical applications that can be implemented right away\, while also exploring how to position yourself as a forward thinking leader in an AI powered workplace.
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We'\;ve designed this panel to explore how AI can be embraced as a meaningful competitive advantage in the workplace. Together\, we will look at how AI can elevate everyday work\, strengthen strategic thinking\, and unlock new levels of efficiency and innovation. When used thoughtfully\, AI becomes becomes a catalyst for clarity\, creativity\, and leadership.
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Women in tech are already driving change\, building solutions\, and shaping the future. AI can amplify that impact. It can help refine ideas\, surface insights faster\, support stronger communication\, and create space to focus on high value leadership and decision making.
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Participants will hear real examples\, gain hands on insights\, and engage in meaningful conversations about confidence\, influence\, and ethical innovation. \;
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Most importantly\, they will connect with a community of ambitious\, supportive\, and growth minded women who are committed to learning and rising together.
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The future of work is evolving in exciting ways. This is an opportunity to harness that energy\, build new capabilities\, and lead with both heart and intelligence. When women leverage AI intentionally\, they adapt to change and help define what comes next.
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Location: New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR
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5:30 pm - 6:00 pm >\; networking with light snacks &\; refreshments
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6:00 pm - 6:05 pm >\; Indigenous Land Acknowledgement &\; Intros
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6:05 pm - 6:50 pm >\; panel discussion \;
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6:50 pm - 7:00 pm >\; Q &\; A
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7:00 pm - 7:30 pm >\; networking
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\nKristina Irvine \;- Sr HR Business Partner\, SKIP Canada\n\n
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Kristina is a seasoned Human Resources and Talent Acquisition leader with deep expertise in building people strategies that align talent\, technology\, and business growth. Throughout her career\, she has helped organizations navigate transformation by leveraging data\, workforce insights\, and emerging technologies. Kristina is particularly passionate about how AI is redefining the HR landscape\, from recruitment and workforce planning to leadership development\, and what it means for the future of work. She brings a practical\, people-first perspective to help inspire HR professionals and students alike to embrace innovation and lead with curiosity in an evolving world of work.
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\nDr. Josiane Kroll \;- Senior Lead IT\, Asper School of Business\n\n
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Josiane leads the Asper IT team and advances strategic technology initiatives. Her work focuses on the adoption of AI\, VR/AR\, and cloud computing to strengthen academic programming and operational effectiveness.
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Josiane holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science\, a master&rsquo\;s degree in Production Engineering\, and a bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in Information Systems. She brings more than a decade of experience in the software industry and maintains extensive professional certifications. She is certified in six ITIL®\; 4 areas: Foundation in IT Service Management\; Specialist: Create\, Deliver and Support\; Strategist: Direct\, Plan and Improve\; Specialist: Drive Stakeholder Value\; Specialist: High-Velocity IT\; and Managing Professional. In addition\, she holds Professional Google Cloud Architect and Google Cloud Digital Leader certifications.
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She is a Board Member of Manitoba Liquor &\; Lotteries (MBLL) and a founding member of Women Techmakers Winnipeg\, the local chapter of Women Techmakers\, where she creates opportunities for women in technology to advance their careers and expand their professional networks.
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Casey develops AI solutions at Proscia that are transforming pathology and advancing innovation in life sciences. She translates cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities into practical\, user-centered tools that support precision medicine. As a founding board member of MAAIP\, Casey also helps guide the growth of Manitoba&rsquo\;s AI ecosystem\, working with business leaders and practitioners to foster responsible adoption and unlock new opportunities for organizational impact.
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Jennifer has extensive experience leading human‑\;centred digital transformation\, organizational change management\, and service design initiatives across the Canadian public sector and regulated industries.
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Jennifer works closely with executives\, practitioners\, and multidisciplinary teams to help organizations responsibly adopt emerging technologies&mdash\;including artificial intelligence&mdash\;in ways that are practical\, ethical\, and aligned with real user and workforce needs.
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Jennifer is particularly passionate about the role women play in shaping AI‑\;enabled futures. She advocates for inclusive design\, thoughtful governance\, and socio‑\;technical approaches that recognize AI as not just a technical capability\, but a change to how people work\, decide\, and interact. Through her work she helps organizations move beyond hype to ensure AI delivers meaningful value while supporting trust\, transparency\, and long‑\;term sustainability.
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\n LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR 201 Portage Ave #100 UID:e.9429.1548 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260430T121457Z URL:https://members.techmanitoba.ca/events/details/manitoba-women-in-tech-harnessing-ai-1548 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR