IMI AI Club Speaker Series: Artificial Intelligence in the Real World
Wednesday, March 18
6 pm - 9 pm
Council Chamber, DV 3130
The IMI AI Club at UTM is excited to invite you to our upcoming Speaker Series event: Artificial Intelligence in the Real World.
Join us on March 18, 2026, from 6:00–9:00pm in the Davis Building Council Chambers (DV3130) for an engaging evening of insight, discussion, and networking with professionals working in Artificial Intelligence across both industry and academia. We are excited to share that panelists will include representatives from Microsoft, Google, and IBM, bringing diverse perspectives from leading global technology organizations.
This in-person panel will explore how AI moves beyond theory into real-world applications — from building and deploying systems to navigating practical challenges such as ethics, regulation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or already working with it, this event is designed to provide a clearer picture of what careers in AI actually look like.
What to Expect:
- Panel Discussion
Hear directly from AI professionals about their career paths, current projects, and lessons learned in real-world AI development. Panelists:- Spurthi Kommajosula, IBM
- Daniel Tourangeau, U of T
- Faris Hijazi, Google
- Dinesh Samtani, Microsoft
- Audience Q&A
Ask questions about technical skills, hiring, research vs. industry, and day-to-day life in AI roles. - Networking & Dinner
Connect with speakers and fellow students.
🎟 Tickets are $10 (before fees). Spots are limited, so we encourage you to register early at the link below:
We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of meaningful conversation about the future of AI and how it’s shaping the world around us.
Best,
IMI AI Club
