The Future of Business Starts with AI

Imagine running your business without your smartphone, wifi, or the Internet. 

A year from now, that’s how your competitors will feel about artificial intelligence. 

They are figuring it out – and so should you. 

TechImpact and the McKenna Institute want to help – and it’ll cost you less than a Netflix subscription (which, by the way, is run by AI). 

Join us Oct. 28th in Saint John for our inaugural Adopt AI series, a day specifically designed to help manufacturers and ICT companies learn how to budget for, select and integrate AI technology into your operations.  We will have keynotes, panelists, and AI solution providers and integrators as part of the full day’s agenda. 

You are not alone. A lot of New Brunswick manufacturers and ICT executives aren’t sure how, where or why AI helps improve operations and client service, which is what the Adopt AI series will answer. 

AI helps people across a variety of businesses, often in surprisingly simple and straightforward ways.  

Here are three quick examples. 

Machine shops and metal fabricators – You’re the backbone of New Brunswick’s industrial sector, which means you’re under pressure to deliver precision-built parts quickly and cost-effectively. AI can make your job easier through predictive maintenance, which monitors equipment health in real time. It’ll predict equipment wear and tear and failure on machines and welding equipment before they break down, saving you time and money. AI is also used in computer vision systems that can inspect welds, cuts and finishes for defects, learn from past errors and make adjustments to the equipment to improve accuracy. That reduces scrap rates and makes for very happy customers. 

Dairy processors – Here AI is helping with the science of milk production and processing. Sensors and AI models can monitor processing conditions such as temperature, humidity and pH, helping in the production of cheese, yogurt and other milk products. It can help with inventory and demand forecasting to plan production around seasonal trends, which means better products, less waste and more efficient operations. 

ICT companies – Digital tools powered by AI can help cut costs while improve performance and scalability. For instance, predictive analytics can monitor network traffic and system logs to anticipate outages or performance issues, and for companies managing cloud services, AI can optimize resource allocation based on usage trends. In software development, AI tools assist with intelligent code review and automated testing, helping teams ship faster and with fewer bugs. On the cybersecurity front, AI models detect unusual patterns in real time, flagging potential threats and reducing response times. 

“The future of manufacturing is within reach for every business owner and manager in New Brunswick who is willing to take the first step toward learning how to use AI,” says TechImpact CEO Cathy Simpson.  

“The Adopt AI Series, launching October 28 in Saint John, is your opportunity to take that first step. Let’s take it together.” 

“The McKenna Institute is proud to support AI adoption that’s grounded in real-world applications,” said McKenna Institute executive director Adrienne Oldford. 

“We know that for manufacturers, this will mean fewer breakdowns, better forecasting, and smarter production.  Every New Brunswick business, from small manufacturers to large corporations, needs to understand how to access and use AI tools to drive improvements for their business.  

Join us on October 28 at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre to explore how AI can power the future of manufacturing success. Click here to view the full agenda and purchase your conference tickets.