Unlocking Canada’s Growth Engine: AI, Productivity and the Next Frontier for Economic Developers

Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 8:40am
Room: Main Ballroom

Speakers:
Greg Landry, Ec.D. – Senior Advisor, Office of Learning and Transformation, Nova Scotia Community College

Description: Join Greg Landry, Ec.D. (F), of the Nova Scotia Community College and founder of Strategic Futures Consulting for a timely dive into Canada's productivity imperative. Discover how national policy changes and AI are reshaping economic competitiveness, and what local economic development leaders must do today to build high-performing regional economies. As an economic developer, economist, and futurist, Greg will explore the state of AI adoption in Canada, its potential impact on productivity and economic growth, and the practical actions economic developers can take to help businesses and communities capture the opportunity.