Join GDG Sudbury for Build with AI – Mining Edition: Groundbreaking Innovation ⛏️🤖 at Laurentian University. Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the mining industry through real-world applications, industry insights, and a panel discussion on the future and social impact of AI.
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At this event you will hear from experts in AI research, industry innovation, and social sciences discussing real applications and the broader impact of AI on society.
💡 What you'll learn
Real AI use cases in mining
How developers can build AI solutions for industry
The evolution of AI from research to real-world applications
The social perspective and impact of AI development
📍 Location
Laurentian University – Jim Fielding Innovation Space
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1MKkQjY4i59mgkZISdnfiS_p8Dr62wYo&hl=en&usp=sharing
11:00 AM
🎤 Sidney Shapiro
From Google's Antigravity to Applied Innovation in Northern Ontario
1:00 PM
🍽️ Lunch Break & Networking
2:00 PM
⛏️ Brent Ritchie
Industry perspectives on AI in mining and real-world use cases
3:00 PM
💬 Panel Discussion - Moderated by Dean Lupini
AI from past to present — exploring technological progress and the social perspective on AI development with Dr. Jordan Babando, Sidney Shapiro and Brent Ritchie
4:00 PM
🤝 Networking
Saturday, April 11, 2026
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM (UTC)
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