Join us as thought leaders & innovators gather to explore the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and its practical applications. Doors open at 11:30 and presentations start promptly at Noon. Are you curious about how AI can transform your business and career? Join us at the VIATEC AI Meetup. Everyone is welcome. Join us for this fun and engaging session where Janice Glasgow, Professor Emeritus and Research Chair at Queen's University will present on: What is, and is not, AI: an historical perspective Artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that attempts to understand and simulate human intelligence. Areas of study include knowledge representation, reasoning, machine learning, vision and problem solving. This informal presentation and open discussion will touch on each of these areas and how they have come together to form current AI systems. Coffee and Tea will be served. Feel free to grab a lunch at the Fort Cafe, located on site. About the Presenter: Dr. Glasgow researched and developed AI systems for over 40 years. Her specialties included spatial reasoning, case-based reasoning, machine learning and biomedical applications. During her career, she was president of the Canadian AI association (CSCSI), author of over 200 research papers, industry consultant (IBM, Bell Canada, Canadian Space Agency, Atomic Energy Canada,...), editorial board member (Bioinformatics, AI Magazine, Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research, ...), visiting scientist (Cambridge University, University of Bologna), and co-author and editor of the book "Diagrammatic Reasoning". About the Organizers: This event is organized by Steve Harris, founder of AI4Enterprise and Rob Cooper, Founder of PlusROI Online Marketing, along with the generous support of VIATEC. This is your chance to connect, learn, and lead in the world of AI innovation. Spots are limited—RSVP today and be part of Victoria’s AI-powered future! RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/viatec-ai-meetup-technology-track-tickets-1986902472782