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AI in AEC: From Promise to Practice

Extended lunch event exploring how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the Architecture, Enginee

October 29, 2025 | By Webmaster

Event Highlights

• Extended buffet lunch.
• Expert presentations covering ethics, AI adoption, policies, law and framework, AI in BIM and Specifications.
• Networking with professionals across the AEC sector and emerging professionals.
• Complimentary on-site parking included with ticket purchase.

Featured Speakers

• Karen Savoie - Founder & President, Savoie Faire Consulting
  MBA in IT Management, Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, Certificates in AI Strategy (MIT Sloan) and AI Ethics & Regulation (Oxford Saïd Business School)
• Emmanuel Florakas - Partner, BDO Digital
  Leader of the national AI & Data practice with over 20 years of experience in technology innovation
• Jessica Wright - Senior Policy Advisor and Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
  Specialist in AI and Data Policy for the Government of Canada
• Victoria Ikede - AIX Design Lead and Expert, Architecture49
  AI educator and speaker with dual Master’s degrees in BIM and Architectural Design
• Jeff Halashewski - Registered Specifications Writer, Dialog; Vice President, CSC
  Over 25 years of experience in architectural technology and building science

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
• Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Algonquin College, Building D, Salon B, Ottawa
• Parking: Included with ticket purchase (more details to come at a later date). A campus map showing the venue and parking lot will be provided for your convenience.

Tickets

• CSC Members: $100
• Non-Members: $125

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