Rethinking Business in the AI Era

✨AI adoption, Organizational Readiness & Leadership in Business✨

About this Event

Join Venn Innovation and Wallace McCain Institute for an afternoon with internationally recognized innovation strategist Alex Manu, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, leadership, and customer expectations.

As organizations face increasing pressure to adapt, this session will challenge leaders to move beyond simply adopting AI and instead rethink how they create and deliver value in a rapidly evolving world.

The event features a keynote from Alex Manu, followed by an interactive conversation focused on practical AI adoption, organizational readiness, and leadership. A live business case will invite audience participation to explore real-world applications and opportunities.

Designed for business leaders, founders, and professionals across Atlantic Canada, this event offers practical insights, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections within the regional innovation ecosystem.

About Alex Manu

is an internationally recognized innovation strategist, author, and educator who helps organizations navigate uncertainty, anticipate change, and build businesses that remain relevant in a rapidly evolving world. A faculty member at OCAD University and trusted advisor to global organizations, Alex has spent more than three decades working with business leaders to rethink strategy, unlock new opportunities, and prepare for the future of work.

Known for challenging conventional thinking, Alex brings a practical and thought provoking perspective on innovation, digital transformation, and the leadership required to adapt in an era of AI. His work focuses on helping leaders move beyond technology adoption to create organizations that are resilient, purpose-driven, and positioned for long-term growth.