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"AI is the largest transformation since the dawn of the internet." |
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| | That was the pulse of Horizons Toronto. We gathered the brightest minds in AI and Digital Innovation to define what it means to build, brand, and lead in a dynamic tomorrow. The room was electric, the energy was unmatched, and it became clear that we aren't just watching change happen—we are the ones architecting it. |
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| | If you weren't in the room, here is the high-level recap of the breakthroughs that defined the day:
Navigating AI, Digital Transformation, and Shifting Consumer Expectations | TD, McDonalds, & Mastercard
"We can't build for the now. We have to build intentionally for this velocity and build flexible systems that are meant to be evolved." Industry leaders from McDonald's, TD, and Mastercard explored the shift from experimental AI pilots to real-world deployments that elevate customer experiences. |
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| | AI at Scale: Leading the Charge | Microsoft "We have to move from AI ambition into AI action... moving from those proof of concepts and pilots into workflows and into new business operating models." Cari Covent, Chief Data and AI Officer at Mastercard Americas, asserted that Canada's primary hurdle is not a lack of imagination, but a significant AI adoption problem that leaves businesses stuck in the pilot phase. |
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| | Designing for Forty Million People, One Person at a Time | Loblaw "Think through the lens of the human experience and use AI to solve problems, not create bad habits, and free the humans we serve from their devices." Liam Thurston showcased the shift from designing for generic customer personas to infinite personalization, an AI-driven approach that creates dynamic, one-to-one experiences. |
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| | Brand, Community, & Growth in the Age of AI | Google, Wealthsimple, & Shopify "We don't want to have a solution in search of a problem; we want to be solving the problems that are keeping us from moving at the speed of our consumers." Marketing leaders from Google, Shopify, and Wealthsimple explored the balance between leveraging AI for rapid efficiency and preserving human authenticity in brand storytelling. |
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The AI Superconnector | Boardy "I'm excited about our ability to get to a point where we relate to each other in that manner and we can get back to being humans and not just faces on screens." Andrew D'Souza introduced Boardy, an autonomous AI "superconnector" with its own persona and network that facilitates trusted introductions between founders, operators, and investors. He explored the paradigm shift of hiring AI team members to handle digital networking so people can focus on genuine, real-world connection. |
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| | No One Has Figured Out AI Yet, and That's the Point | League "The question isn't is AI good enough, it is: can your org actually move at the pace that AI enables?" Cygnie Roland highlighted the messy reality of AI adoption, emphasizing that successful transformation requires organizations to restructure their governance, people, tools, and processes rather than just focusing on the technology itself. |
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Don't miss the next one on September 17, 2026 The transformation is only accelerating. We are already preparing for the next Horizons event this fall, where we will dive even deeper into the evolution of agentic systems and digital leadership. |
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See you there! — The BrainStation Team
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| | Presented in Partnership with Konrad |
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| | Konrad is a leading digital consultancy & innovation firm that empowers the world's most influential brands through digital transformation. Leveraging a design-driven approach to building cutting-edge digital solutions, Konrad deliver compelling experiences to clients and customers. |
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| | | BrainStation is the global leader in AI and digital skills training for professionals and enterprise teams. Established in 2012, BrainStation has certified over 35,000 professionals and some of the world's largest corporations through expert-led, in-person AI and digital skills training at BrainStation's studios in New York, London, and Toronto. |
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