On Wednesday, July 23, MLT Aikins lawyers Karas Elbardisy and Nicolas Joubert will be speaking at the Biosciences Association Manitoba (BAM) AI Summit: Beyond ChatGPT in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Karas and Nicolas will be discussing “Managing Risk in the Age of AI Deployment” alongside Jayne Falloon (Consultant, Homefield People & Strategy) and Dr. Tara Giller (VP Growth, Smack Pet Food). 

MLT Aikins is proud to be the premier sponsor of the second-annual AI Summit, a full-day event that brings together experts, innovators and decision makers for an in-depth exploration of artificial intelligence applications across healthcare, agriculture, clean technologies and beyond. 

The Summit underscores AI’s potential to increase productivity and deliver impactful solutions. With collaboration and responsible innovation at its core, the event reinforces how AI can heal the world, support global food security and protect the environment for future generations.  

About Nicolas 

Nicolas is a partner and member of our leading technology, intellectual property and privacy practice. He provides legal guidance on AI-related privacy compliance, contracting and risk management. He works with clients to structure AI development, procurement, deployment and contractual arrangements in connection with the foregoing, while helping them navigate complex risk mitigation considerations. 

In addition to advising clients on the development and use of AI solutions, Nicolas also advises clients on a broad range of technology-related projects and transactions, with a focus on procuring IT services, software solutions and commercializing intellectual property. 

About Karas 

Karas is an associate with the firm’s technology, intellectual property and privacy practice. He is licensed to practice law in Canada and the U.S. and assists clients with a variety of technology matters including technology transactions and commercializing and licensing intellectual property. 

With a particular interest in AI and blockchain technology, Karas is continuously improving his knowledge in these fields and keeping apprised of regulatory changes. 

About Biosciences Association Manitoba 

BAM supports Manitoba’s bioscience and biotechnology sector, representing over 200 member companies across, health biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, and clean biotechnology. They advance positive socio-economic benefits by fostering connections and innovation, expanding the sector’s skills and workforce development and being the unified voice for all of Manitoba’s bioscience stakeholders. 

From early research to market-ready solutions, BAM is proud to help grow Manitoba’s biotech economy. 

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