A.I. Challenge Podcast

Elena Fersman , Vice President and Head of Global AI Accelerator, Ericsson Elena Fersman is a leading expert in the field of AI, serving as Vice President and Head of Global AI Accelerator at Ericsson. In addition to her role at Ericsson, Fersman is also a docent and adjunct professor specializing in Cyber-Physical Systems and Automation at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.   A...

Kathleen Fraser, Research Officer, National Research Council of Canada Kathleen Fraser is a computer scientist at the National Research Council Canada’s (NRC) Digital Technologies Research Centre, specializing in AI. In 2024, she represented Canada as part of the NRC delegation at the inaugural meeting of the International AI Safety Institutes and participated in an international joint testing exe...

Jordan is the current Senior Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet at Privy Council Office, and helps lead Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Secretariat.  Kate Purchase , Senior Director for International AI Governance, Microsoft Kate Purchase is the Senior Director for International AI Governance at Microsoft, based in Washington, D.C. where she leads Microsoft’s global AI governance work, shaping p...

Danielle Manley, Director, School of Nursing, Carleton University Danielle Manley is the Director of Carleton University’s School of Nursing and a Registered Nurse specializing in healthcare innovation, curriculum development and AI in medicine and education. She has led efforts to optimize electronic healthcare charting systems and align nursing scope of practice with regulatory standards.  ...

Sonya Shorey , President and CEO, Invest Ottawa Sonya Shorey is the President and CEO of Invest Ottawa, Bayview Yards and Area X.O, leading strategic initiatives to drive AI innovation, smart mobility and economic growth. With more than 22 years of experience in technology, entrepreneurship and economic development, she specializes in corporate strategy, investment attraction and innovation-driven...

Adegboyega Ojo is a professor at Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration and the Canada Research Chair in Governance and Artificial Intelligence (AI). His research focuses on how AI, data-driven innovation and advanced analytics improve government services and address societal challenges while ensuring ethical implementation. He examines the technical and policy conditions...

 To kick off the AI Challenge Podcast, a production of Carleton University’s 2025 Challenge Conference, we’ll hear from Tony Frost, the university’s chief communications officer.    Tony will give us a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this year’s conference, its theme and what students can take away from the conversation. Tony Frost , Chief Communications Officer at Carl...