MaRS x MICA - AI in Mining Series

"**About this event**\nAI tools will soon be everywhere, dramatically impacting the way we work. To prepare for this new wave of innovation, mine operators and solution providers must understand the potential for AI tools to impact mine site operations, improve solutions, and be integrated into daily workflows.\n\nThis is why MICA has teamed up with MaRS to deliver this important and timely series of workshops on AI in the mining industry. The aim of the series is to increase your (and your teams) exposure and understanding of AI applications and their potential.\n\nThe workshops are ideal for operations managers, innovation teams, executives, and startup founders. Attendees of the series can expect to:\n\nGain a foundational understanding of emerging trends and technology in AI as it relates to the mining industry - what it is, how it works, and what its impact will be\nLearn how innovations in AI across mining and others sectors in Canada and beyond are disrupting industries and driving value for companies\nEvaluate opportunities, start-ups, and use cases to begin leveraging emerging AI technology in the mining sector\nWorkshop Schedule\n\n**Session 1: AI for Mining Leaders - April 4, 2024**\n\nProvide mining industry leaders with a foundational and shared knowledge base of AI and related technologies\nUnderstand how AI is driving tangible value across industries today and emerging trends shaping the future of AI\nSession 2: AI in Enterprise - June 26, 2024\n\nExplore applications of AI in the context of improving enterprise processes and activities\nIntroduce tensions between AI as a value creator and ethical corporate behaviour that companies must actively manage\nSession 3: AI in Mining - September 5, 2024\n\nIdentify applications of AI technology in, or directly applicable to, the mining industry\nLearn how AI can drive value for companies in the mining industry through productivity, efficiency and safety gains\n\n**About Presenters**\nSebastian Chavez is a Senior Associate in the Corporate Innovation team at MaRS Discovery District, focusing on Climate. In his role, Sebastian works with companies from across the Americas, Asia and Europe to accelerate the adoption of Canadian innovation in the climate technology sector. With a focus on Industrials and Energy, he helps companies navigate decarbonization pathways across their industries, and capture opportunities to leverage emerging technology in achieving their climate ambitions."