In-Person

AI Leadership Dinner Toronto

An Executive-Only Roundtable on Enterprise AI Reality

October 21st, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Miku, Toronto

You're Invited to Cut Through the Noise

Join an exclusive gathering of senior technology executives for an off-the-record discussion about what's actually working in enterprise AI—and what isn't.

This isn't another product pitch or vendor presentation. It's a candid conversation with your peers who are navigating the same strategic AI decisions you face every day.

Hosted by:

Shawn Gandhi
Canadian Country Manager @ Pythian
Former Executive at Shopify | Ex-Head of AI Solutions, AWS | Former Chief Architect, RBC

Ernest Solomon
Field Chief Technology Officer @ Pythian

Neil Bunn
Director, Customer Engineering @ Google

About your event host, Shawn Gandhi

Shawn has led business transformations at Canadian’s largest institutions and non-profits. He’s driven meaningful impact and AI adoption in Canada through positions as Chief Architect at RBC Digital, Founder of AWS Canada, Director of Engineering at Shopify, and Global Head of AI Solutions at AWS.

Join the conversation with a room of your peers and share your journey towards AI adoption in Canada.

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About Ernest Solomon

Drawing on over two decades of tech experience, Ernest Solomon is a seasoned leader in digital transformation. As a Pythian Field CTO, he provides strategic guidance to clients. He has held leadership roles as a CIO, CTO, and CISO, and is also a recipient of the Info-Tech CIO Business Vision Award 2024.

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About Neil Bunn

Neil Bunn leads multiple Google teams of non-billable client-facing engineers in Canada, focusing on key sectors like Financial & Insurance Services, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing. For nearly seven years, he's built a world-class cloud engineering team specializing in AI, Application Modernization, Networking, and Data Architecture. Before Google, Neil was CTO at Scalar Decisions and spent a decade with IBM's High Performance Computing group, where he contributed to building several Top 20 Supercomputers for cutting-edge genomics, health, climate, materials modeling, and AI research.

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Navigating enterprise AI

Join us for an exclusive executive roundtable, hosted in partnership with Google Cloud, focusing on how AI and database innovations are reshaping business. We'll explore practical applications, including the transformative power of agents and AgentSpace, to drive efficiency and unlock new growth opportunities across your enterprise. This discussion will highlight real-world strategies for leveraging Google Cloud's cutting-edge capabilities without getting bogged down in technical jargon.

The Real Conversations You Need to Have

Agenda

Welcome & Peer Introductions
Connect with fellow executives leading AI transformation in their organizations.

Hype vs. Reality Check
Which AI promises are delivering measurable value? Which ones are falling short?

From Pilot Purgatory to Production Success
How top organizations are scaling AI initiatives and measuring real ROI.

The AI Agent Revolution
What autonomous AI means for your workflows, productivity, and competitive advantage.

Data, Security & Governance Fundamentals
Addressing the foundation that makes or breaks AI success.

Future-Proofing Your AI Strategy
Emerging trends and strategic considerations for the road ahead.

Why This Matters for Your Role

As a technology leader, you're making decisions that will define your organization's competitive position for years to come. This roundtable provides:

✓ Unfiltered insights from peers facing similar challenges
✓ Strategic validation for your AI roadmap decisions
✓ Practical approaches to security, governance, and risk management
✓ Early intelligence on AI agents and emerging automation
✓ Actionable takeaways you can implement immediately

Event location

Miku Toronto brings the artistry of Aburi cuisine to the heart of downtown Toronto. Located on the 10th floor with stunning views of Lake Ontario and the city skyline, this award-winning restaurant offers an elevated dining experience that perfectly complements executive-level conversation.

Known for their flame-seared sushi and contemporary Japanese cuisine, Miku provides an intimate yet sophisticated atmosphere ideal for strategic discussions. The restaurant's commitment to culinary excellence and impeccable service creates the perfect backdrop for meaningful peer dialogue among technology leaders.

Key Features:

Panoramic views of Toronto's waterfront
Award-winning Aburi-style Japanese cuisine
Sophisticated, conversation-friendly atmosphere
Prime downtown location
Recognized as one of Toronto's premier dining destinations

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