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Driving What’s Next: Executive Roundtable on Data & AI in Automotive
Friday, June 13, 2025
12:00 pm
EST
25 York St, Toronto
The Road to Automotive Excellence
As the automotive industry navigates rising customer expectations and evolving business models, data and AI are emerging as key levers for growth and innovation.
This in-person executive roundtable brings together industry leaders for an open discussion on how AI is reshaping pricing strategies, personalization, and operational decision-making. Featured speakers include Tighe McLaughlin (Global Sales Leader, IoT at TELUS) and Ted Graham (Head of Open Innovation at GM). Expect an afternoon of actionable insights, candid conversation, and meaningful connections.
Agenda
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Arrival Reception
Casual check-in and light refreshments as guests arrive
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Seated Roundtable Discussion with Lunch
Guided conversation over lunch
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Open Networking Reception
Continue discussions and connect with peers over refreshments
You’ll Learn How To:
- How to build AI business cases focused on impact and data feasibility
- Advances in AI models and their application in automotive
- Automotive-aligned use cases such as dynamic pricing and personalization
- Best practices for leveraging internal and external datasets
- Lessons learned and common misconceptions in AI and data foundations
This roundtable will provide an approachable, collaborative setting for candid discussions and peer learning. TELUS is committed to being an industry connector and a trusted partner to Canadian businesses, helping drive innovation through community and shared expertise.
Speakers
Tighe McLaughlin
Global Sales Leader
Telus
Ted Graham
Head of Open Innovation
General Motors
Adam Thorsteinson
Data Scientist
Bitstrapped
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