SASK AI EXPO 2026
Saskatchewan's First AI Expo for Industry, Innovation, and Talent
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how industries operate across Saskatchewan, from agriculture and energy to business and technology. The Sask AI Expo brings together industry leaders, innovators, researchers, and professionals for a full day of learning, connection, and real-world insight into how AI is being used today, and what it means for the future.
Meet the Speakers
Jeff Dyck
VP of R&D · Siemens EDA
Leading a team of 600+ software developers and engineers building AI-accelerated software for semiconductor chip design. Co-inventor of Solido's pioneering AI technologies, acquired by Siemens in 2017.
Chris Neumann
4x Founder · Early-Stage Investor
Former General Partner at Panache Ventures, Canada's leading early-stage fund. Founder of Commonwealth Ventures and Venture Partner at 500 Startups.
Cal Cooper
Director of AI Business Enablement · Vendasta
Bridges human potential and technology through scalable enablement systems. Rooted in instructional design and inquiry-based learning.
Nicole Hayes
Director, Innovation Hub · FCC
Champions human-centered design and experimentation, accelerating AI adoption across Canadian agriculture and food.
Matthew Dufresne
Founder · Connexxia Inc. & CanadaGPT
Civic AI builder and creator of CanadaGPT, a parliamentary intelligence platform making Canadian federal data radically accessible.
Rosa Ellithorpe
Director, Academic & Government Relations · Amii
Advancing Canada's AI research and industry adoption under the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy at one of Canada's three national AI institutes.
Kathrin Gardhouse
Senior AI Governance Associate · The Future Society
Lawyer and philosopher advising policymakers on risks from general-purpose and agentic AI. Policy Lead of AI Governance and Safety Canada.
Kate Nimegeers
VP & GM, Staff Augmentation · Focus Systems Inc.
Helps professionals navigate careers in an AI-enabled world. Leads GenAI adoption with a people-first, responsible approach.
Etienne Pelletier
Technical Director · Denodo
25+ years in analytics and data governance. Previously launched and managed data platforms worldwide at IBM.
Who is this for?
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Event Highlights
Made possible by
Innovation Tier Sponsor
SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW.
With limited capacity and surging interest, these tickets will move fast.
Secure your spot and get ready for a day of bold ideas, real-world demos, youth innovation, and the people shaping the future of AI in Saskatchewan.
Don't wait. Once we're full, we're full — and you won't want to miss what's coming.
NOT YET A MEMBER?
Join AiSK to unlock your exclusive promo code for EXPO checkout.
The first 100 new AiSK members who also purchase an EXPO ticket will receive an exclusive AiSK member gift at the EXPO on April 27th.
Become a member first, then use your exclusive promo code at SASK AI EXPO checkout.
See you at the Expo,
Kaitlyn Hebert
Executive Director
SASK AI EXPO 2026
Saskatchewan's First AI Expo for Industry, Innovation, and Talent
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how industries operate across Saskatchewan, from agriculture and energy to business and technology. The Sask AI Expo brings together industry leaders, innovators, researchers, and professionals for a full day of learning, connection, and real-world insight into how AI is being used today, and what it means for the future.
Meet the Speakers
Jeff Dyck
VP of R&D · Siemens EDA
Leading a team of 600+ software developers and engineers building AI-accelerated software for semiconductor chip design. Co-inventor of Solido's pioneering AI technologies, acquired by Siemens in 2017.
Chris Neumann
4x Founder · Early-Stage Investor
Former General Partner at Panache Ventures, Canada's leading early-stage fund. Founder of Commonwealth Ventures and Venture Partner at 500 Startups.
Cal Cooper
Director of AI Business Enablement · Vendasta
Bridges human potential and technology through scalable enablement systems. Rooted in instructional design and inquiry-based learning.
Nicole Hayes
Director, Innovation Hub · FCC
Champions human-centered design and experimentation, accelerating AI adoption across Canadian agriculture and food.
Matthew Dufresne
Founder · Connexxia Inc. & CanadaGPT
Civic AI builder and creator of CanadaGPT, a parliamentary intelligence platform making Canadian federal data radically accessible.
Rosa Ellithorpe
Director, Academic & Government Relations · Amii
Advancing Canada's AI research and industry adoption under the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy at one of Canada's three national AI institutes.
Kathrin Gardhouse
Senior AI Governance Associate · The Future Society
Lawyer and philosopher advising policymakers on risks from general-purpose and agentic AI. Policy Lead of AI Governance and Safety Canada.
Kate Nimegeers
VP & GM, Staff Augmentation · Focus Systems Inc.
Helps professionals navigate careers in an AI-enabled world. Leads GenAI adoption with a people-first, responsible approach.
Etienne Pelletier
Technical Director · Denodo
25+ years in analytics and data governance. Previously launched and managed data platforms worldwide at IBM.
Who is this for?
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Event Highlights
Made possible by
Innovation Tier Sponsor
SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW.
With limited capacity and surging interest, these tickets will move fast.
Secure your spot and get ready for a day of bold ideas, real-world demos, youth innovation, and the people shaping the future of AI in Saskatchewan.
Don't wait. Once we're full, we're full — and you won't want to miss what's coming.
NOT YET A MEMBER?
Join AiSK to unlock your exclusive promo code for EXPO checkout.
The first 100 new AiSK members who also purchase an EXPO ticket will receive an exclusive AiSK member gift at the EXPO on April 27th.
Become a member first, then use your exclusive promo code at SASK AI EXPO checkout.
See you at the Expo,
Kaitlyn Hebert
Executive Director