Thank you for a successful kickoff of the Prairie Business Summit!
2025 Prairie business Summit
May 5-6 | Prairieland Park
The 2025 Prairie Business Summit brought together professionals, thought leaders, and changemakers from across industries to explore the future of business innovation on the Prairies. With dynamic discussions, forward-thinking panels, and a strong spirit of collaboration, this year’s Summit celebrated the powerful connection between the Edwards School of Business and Saskatchewan’s vibrant business community.
The event served as a catalyst for new partnerships, collaborative research, and practical solutions—bridging academic expertise with real-world impact. Whether it was sparking new ideas or strengthening long-standing networks, PBS 2025 proved that when community, industry, and academia come together, big things happen.
The 2025 Prairie Business Summit Post-Summit Report will be available June 2025!.
2025 Speakers
View the full list of speakers here
Gain valuable insights from a diverse lineup of speakers who bring both expertise and passion for leveraging AI in business on global, national, and regional stages. These leading experts will inspire a deeper understanding of AI’s power to drive innovation and transform business strategies. Discover the vital connections between AI advancements, breakthroughs, and business success, and explore hands-on applications that can shape the future of your industry.
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Adam Cheyer VP, AI Experience Airbnb and Co-Founder of Siri Inc. Adam Cheyer is a pioneering AI expert, entrepreneur, and engineering executive, currently serving as VP of AI Experience at Airbnb. He has co-founded or played a key role in five successful startups, including Siri (acquired by Apple), Viv Labs (acquired by Samsung), Change.org, Sentient, and GamePlanner.AI (acquired by Airbnb). Throughout his career, Adam has been at the forefront of AI and human-computer interaction, leading innovations in voice assistants, machine learning, and decision-making technologies.
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Ross Pambrun CEO, The Memphis Group (A.I. for Environment) & Métis Business Leader Ross Pambrun is a visionary Indigenous Métis business leader, futurist, and award-winning CEO of The Memphis Group, an Artificial Intelligence company that protects communities from environmental threats. Studied at MIT, Harvard, and the Alan Turing Institute, Ross blends AI, machine learning, & cybersecurity to create innovative, culturally informed solutions. A decorated fire captain with 24 years proudly wearing medals of service from the Province of Alberta and the City of Calgary, Ross leverages his expertise to tackle global challenges like climate change, cybersecurity, and cultural preservation. As a sought-after speaker, he presented at prestigious events like the Wall Street Journal: Future of Everything conference in New York. A musician, actor, and TV personality, Ross brings passion, humility, and inspiration to his mission of fostering innovation & safeguarding the future. |
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Katie King Author and AI strategist Born in the UK, Katie King is a published Author, Keynote Speaker and Consultant on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and business transformation. She received several accolades in 2024, including: ‘Leading AI strategist’; ‘Top 10 influencer in AI’, and one of the ‘Most Inspiring Women in Technology.’ |
David Chalk
Business and AI Expert
Scott Meyer
Co-Founder, Chipp.AI
Melanie Morrison
Founder & CEO, BetterCart Analytics
Katrina German
Founder and CEO, Ethical Digital
Debasis Bhaumik
Vice President, Information and Digital Solutions, Nutrien
Dale Bruce Hopkins
CTO, Vendasta Technologies Inc.
Anthony Robinson
VP, SAP AI
Rozita Dara
Director, AI4Food
Alpan Raval
Chief Scientist of AI & Machine Learning, Wadhwani AI
Steven Siciliano
CEO, Environmental Material Science (EMS)
Phillip Harder
Research Director & Hydrological Scientist, Croptimistic Technology Inc.
Nathan Kirkham
Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer, SaskTel
Donnalyn Thorsteinson
CEO and Executive Director, Supply Chain Canada, Saskatchewan Institute
Shonna Calwell
Chief Revenue Officer, Insightrix
Alex Fallon
Founder, AiSK
Heather Morrison
Founder, Deliver Your Best, emcee
David Akinmade
Founder, Laroye AI
Sujatha Kamma
Industry Expert Advisor - Public Sector, Education,
Healthcare & Non-profits, SAP AI
Mike Stefaniuk
Director of Business Development - IoT & Transformation, SaskTel
Jody Sagen
Director, Technology Experience & Enablement at WBM Technologies
Kanaris Paraskevopoulos
Executive Vice President &
Chief Digital and Information Officer, SGI
Kyle Folk
CEO, Ground Truth Ag
Alex Shimla
Principal, Conexus Venture Capital
Jessie Wiebe
Community Development Lead, Startup TNT
Mark Borgares
Chapter Executive, Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD)
Tom Kishchu
TPK Management Consulting Inc.
Jonathan Lipoth
Executive Director, Co.Labs
Briana Brownell
Founder, Pure Strategy Inc.
Mert Kutluay
Sr. Solution Advisor - Enterprise Applications, SAP AI
Kathryn Pollack
Safety & Indigenous and Corporate Relations at SaskPower
Vincent Bruni-Bossio
Acting Provost and Vice-President Academic, University of Saskatchewan
Jenelyn Santos Ong
Manager, Opus
Gabriel Martinez
Open Path Partners
Mike Lenzen
Open Path Partners
Jeremy Foster
Open Path Partners
