The Quay, 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor
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Lead your business into the AI era.
In one intensive day, you’ll learn how to use AI to streamline workflows, predict customer needs, and drive smarter growth — all tailored for small and mid-sized enterprises.
Through expert talks, live demos, and hands-on workshops, you’ll discover how AI can streamline operations, eliminate bottlenecks, and strengthen customer retention with predictive insights. You’ll learn to build scalable, sustainable processes and apply AI-enabled strategy canvases to achieve real, measurable business outcomes.
Why Attend
Your business doesn’t need more tools — it needs better ways to work. This session shows you how AI can uncover hidden inefficiencies, reveal customer insights, and give your team time back to focus on what really matters: delivering value and growth.
You’ll learn to:
Boost retention using predictive insights to anticipate customer needs.
Eliminate bottlenecks by mapping and improving weak spots in your operations.
Automate repetitive work to reduce manual errors and free up capacity.
Design a 90-day AI pilot with measurable business impact.
By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with:
A custom Operations Strategy Canvas for your business.
A shortlist of AI tools you can start using right away.
The confidence to lead AI adoption across your organization.
Key Outcomes
- Customer Success Transformation
- Map your customer journey using AI for seamless onboarding, delivery, and retention.
- Use predictive dashboards to identify churn risk and new growth opportunities.
- Operational Efficiency
- Redesign workflows and remove bottlenecks with AI-driven insights.
- Automate manual tasks to improve accuracy and output.
- Scalable Growth
- Align operations with ROI-focused improvements.
- Develop a 90-day pilot plan to test AI initiatives with real results.
- Future-Ready Leadership
- Learn frameworks that balance efficiency, compliance, and innovation.
- Build the mindset and strategy to lead AI-powered change.
Who Should Attend
This program is built for SME leaders in Southern Ontario who want to strengthen how their businesses operate and deliver value:
Business Owners, Founders & CEOs
Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
Vice Presidents of Operations
Customer Success Directors
Heads of Delivery
Growth & Strategy Leaders
No technical background required — just your business challenges and the readiness to lead smarter.
Questions? Contact Noor Harbi nharbi@bot.com
Apply for the session
Our Executive Certificates are designed for companies meeting the eligibility requirements outlined above. Your application will be reviewed by one of our team members, who will connect with you within 3-5 business days to discuss your program status.
Agenda
9:00 – 9:50 AM: Welcome & Introductions
Section 1: Tools & Tech for Smarter Operations
9:50 – 10:10 AM: Turning Customer Success into Business Success with AI
10:10 – 10:50 AM: Workshop: From Framework to Practice: Mapping Your Customer Success Journey with AI
11:00 – 11:20 AM: Presentation: From Pain Points to Solutions
11:20 – 12:00 PM: Demos: Ops-Tech Providers Showcase
12:00 – 12:10 PM: Meet the Makers of the Technology
Section 2: Applied AI for Operations
12:50 – 1:50 PM: Customer Delivery Excellence with AI
1:50 - 2:50 PM: Ops Strategy Canvas Workshop
3:00 – 3:30 PM: Unlocking Growth Through Smarter Operations
3:30 – 3:45 PM: Wrap-Up & Networking
Speakers
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Eric Huang
Founder/CEO, Advanced Analytics and Research Lab
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Rakesh Das
Director of Financial Operations, Adecco Group
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Richard Kim
Chief Technology Officer, CBTW Americas
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Phillip Gryc
Principal Technology Strategist, Lantern
Tickets & Registration
Apply now to secure your spot — if accepted, a member of the World Trade Centre Toronto team will send you a payment link to complete your ticket purchase (program cost: $149 Members, $179 Non-Members).
If you have any questions, please contact Noor Harbi at nharbi@bot.com.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To participate, your organization must meet the following:
- Registered business in Southern Ontario (legally incorporated and operating in Ontario)
- Verified revenue streams and a scalable business model with an established product/service-market fit
- A minimum of 2 years in operation