April 17 GenAI Applications, Data Analytics, Cloud File Storage, AIDA, Canadian Focus
Microsoft and Nasuni discuss Generative AI Applications, Data Analytics and Cloud File Storage, specifically for Canadian organizations, with specific insights/recommendations on complying with the Canadian Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA).
Angelbeat provides a unique opportunity to directly interact with, ask questions to, plus learn from, the the world’s leading Cloud/AI firm, in one focused program.
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TIME: 1 pm ET until 2:30
Startups are encouraged to attend and learn from the expert speakers, plus gain insights from Angelbeat CEO Ron Gerber, who summarizes financial incentives and technical resources available from the major hyperscale providers.
Speakers, Topics, Agenda
1 pm ET, 10 am PT Event Overview, Introductory Comments, NIST AI Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Ron’s summarizes the day’s agenda, describes how Angelbeat can organize private/custom AI workshops for your organization, and why you should document an Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework, based on NIST Standards. Click here to watch Gerber’s Videoblog/Podcast the_angel_beat about Top AI Issues in 2025.
1:10 Unlocking Data Intelligence, AI and the Future of File Services for the Canadian Enterprise
Chris Tsilipounidakis, Senior Solution Architect, Jim Liddle, Chief Innovation Officer, Nasuni
As organizations modernize their infrastructure to become data and AI ready, file services are emerging as a critical foundation.
Whether you’re looking to reduce infrastructure sprawl, strengthen ransomware defenses, or lay the groundwork for AI-powered automation this expert led session will show you how to transform your file data into a future-ready strategic advantage.
We’ll spotlight real-world use cases, offer a local lens on global challenges and highlight how leading Canadian organizations across industries are partnering with Nasuni to turn unstructured data into a competitive asset.
1:35 Accelerate Application Modernization and Data Estate Readiness for AI Innovation, while complying with the Canadian Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA)
Jeff Rankine, Senior Partner Technology Strategist and AI Lead, Microsoft
Rearchitect applications to microservices with modern cloud-native technologies and architectures
Enhance your applications and data to meet your customer needs and drive incremental business growth with built-in infrastructure maintenance, security patching, and scaling
Embrace AI-Enabled DevOps Tools in Every Step of the Software Development and Deployment Cycle
Empower your Organization with AI-Powered Copilot, including AI Agents and Chatbots
Evaluate Strategies to Optimize GenAI Output/Content: Prompt Engineering vs Fine Tuning vs Data Labeling
Comply with the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), which protects Canadians, promotes the development of responsible AI in Canada, and prominently positions Canadian firms and values in global AI development. The risk-based approach in AIDA, including key definitions and concepts, was designed to reflect and align with evolving international norms in the AI space – including the EU AI Act, the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) AI Principles, Footnote20 and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) – while integrating seamlessly with existing Canadian legal frameworks.
2:15 Angelbeat Closing Comments, Startup/SMB Resources and Funding from AWS, Google, Microsoft, Oracle
Ron’s summarizes the day’s agenda, plus compares resources, technical support and financial incentives/funding available from the major Hyperscale Cloud/AI providers, including Microsoft for Startups Cloud/AI Credits plus Founders Hub & Pegasus Resources and Services