Community Leaders
Meet the brilliant minds who are pushing the boundaries of technology and shaping our digital future.
Somto Mbelu
Program Lead • Ottawa Responsible AI Hub
Welcome Remarks - Land Acknowledgment and appreciation for partners and attendees
About the Speaker
Program Lead of Ottawa Responsible AI Hub, dedicated to fostering responsible AI development and implementation in the Ottawa community.
Remsy Schmilinsky
Creator • ORBIT Open-Source AI Platform
Democratizing AI: Building Open Tools for Public Impact
About the Speaker
Creator of the ORBIT Open-Source AI Platform, passionate about making AI accessible and beneficial for public good through open-source tools and community-driven development.
Neil Kothary
Founder • Online Safety and Literacy Projects
The Great Internet Mess – A Child Safety App for the Digital Age
About the Speaker
Founder of Online Safety and Literacy Projects, dedicated to creating innovative solutions for child safety in digital environments and promoting digital literacy.
Luc Lalande (路客)
Innovator-in-Residence • Rideau-Rockcliffe CRC & Carlington CHC
Creative AI with Seniors: Building Confidence and Curiosity through Community AI Literacy
About the Speaker
Innovator-in-Residence focused on empowering older adults through creative AI engagement. Launched the Creative AI with Seniors program in 2023 to build confidence and curiosity in AI technologies.
Brett Tackaberry
Principal Architect • Google Cloud
Panel Moderator: Responsible AI in Practice - From Vision to Action
About the Speaker
Principal Architect at Google Cloud with extensive experience in AI implementation and responsible AI practices. Expert moderator bringing together diverse perspectives on practical AI applications.
Oluwadara Adekunle
Board Advisor & CEO • Ottawa Responsible AI Hub / Farmties
Event Host & Audience Q&A Facilitator
About the Speaker
Board Advisor at Ottawa Responsible AI Hub and CEO of Farmties. Experienced host and facilitator, passionate about fostering meaningful dialogue around responsible AI implementation.
Schedule
A carefully curated journey through responsible AI practices and community impact
10 min
Welcome Remarks
Land Acknowledgment and appreciation for partners and attendees
Somto Mbelu
Program Lead, Ottawa Responsible AI Hub
20 min
Democratizing AI: Building Open Tools for Public Impact
Exploring how open-source tools can make AI accessible for public benefit
Remsy Schmilinsky
Creator of the ORBIT Open-Source AI Platform
20 min
The Great Internet Mess – A Child Safety App
Showcase of innovative solutions for child safety in digital environments
Neil Kothary
Founder, Online Safety and Literacy Projects
20 min
Creative AI with Seniors: Building Confidence
Insights from the Creative AI with Seniors program launched in 2023
Luc Lalande (路客)
Innovator-in-Residence, Rideau-Rockcliffe CRC
40 min
Panel: Responsible AI in Practice
From Vision to Action - Collaborative discussion on implementing responsible AI
Brett Tackaberry (Moderator)
Principal Architect, Google Cloud
15 min
Audience Q&A
Live questions with advance/anonymous submission options
Oluwadara Adekunle
Board Advisor, Ottawa Responsible AI Hub
10 min
Closing Remarks: Vote of Thanks
Appreciation and final thoughts on responsible AI implementation
Stephanie Kahindo
Advisor, AI Ethics and Research
15 min
Informal Networking & Wrap-Up
Continued conversations with light snacks and refreshments
Oluwadara Adekunle
Host