Field Notes: Training 100 Canadian Entrepreneurs in AI and What It Means for Canada’s Economy

Small businesses are the backbone of Canada’s economy and are critical to national competitiveness. Yet entrepreneurs aren’t in boardrooms debating AI regulation. They’re running payroll, writing their own ad copy, and now, trying to learn how to adopt AI into their businesses.

This talk shares insights from the first national AI upskilling program designed specifically for Canadian entrepreneurs. Sarah Stockdale, Founder and CEO of Growclass, and co-lead of AI Skills Lab Canada, shares how business owners are thinking about AI, where they’re getting stuck, and what’s actually working inside Canadian companies today.

You’ll walk away with a clear, human picture of what it takes to support Canadian businesses' adoption of AI, and where targeted support can make the biggest impact.