On Wednesday, September 24, MLT Aikins Kristél Kriel will join fellow panellists Kathryn Pollack (SaskPower) and Kaitlyn Hebert (INQ Consulting) at AI: A Governance Imperative, a panel moderated by Mark Borgares (Ozone Advisory Group) and hosted by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).  

The panel, which is taking place at the Ramada Plaza in Regina, Saskatchewan, will discuss the ways that AI transforms business models, operations and decision-making, as well as what corporate boards need to consider as they oversee its adoption. Key takeaways will include: 

  • What every board member must know about AI capabilities, risks and strategic implications 
  • Emerging regulatory and ethical standards shaping AI governance 
  • How to oversee AI through the lens of fiduciary duty, risk and stakeholder trust 
  • Practical boardroom questions to drive responsible AI use and accountability 

About Kristél  

Kristél Kriel co-leads the firm’s privacy, data protection & cybersecurity area. Her experience with complicated cybersecurity, privacy, freedom of information and technology matters makes her a valued asset to clients. Kristél is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (Canada).  

She routinely advises clients on the legal and strategic risks of implementing artificial intelligence, including privacy compliance, regulatory considerations and risk mitigation strategies for AI-driven technologies. 

About the ICD 

With more than 18,000 members and a network of 11 chapters across Canada, the Institute of Corporate Directors is the voice of Canadian directors and their boards. As a not-for-profit, member-based organization, the ICD delivers best in class governance education, thought leadership resources and opportunities for members to network within the director community. 

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