Join Digital Nova Scotia as we dive into DeepSeek, the AI model currently making waves in the tech world, and explore its implications for the tech industry in Nova Scotia and beyond. As DeepSeek challenges established players like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, this webinar will clarify what DeepSeek is, how it differs from other large language models (LLMs), and why it’s at the centre of the news cycle.
Date: February 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Location: Virtual
Iaian Archibald | Executive Director – DeepSense
Iaian Archibald is the Executive Director of DeepSense, an organization out of Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Computer Science whose mission is to help grow the marine economy with AI. Iaian is a seasoned entrepreneur and artificial intelligence (AI) strategist who specializes in the evolving landscape of emerging technologies. Previously as the CEO and co-founder of Swell Advantage, an ocean technology startup, he developed an innovative marina management software solution. The company was acquired in 2020.
Mbongeni Ndlovu | Course Instructor – StFX & Founder – Olyup Technologies Inc.
Mbo (Bo) has a Master’s degree in Computer Science, and has been a coach with a specialization in Olympic Weightlifting for 8 years. Not many people have both of these skills, so he used them to make a big difference in sports. Mbo spent a lot of time making a product called Olyup that aims to help coaches, personal trainers and athletes take advantage of the latest advancements in Generative AI. It’s not obvious how to use AI (large language models) for people in sports – so Olyup has been busy trying to make this technology more accessible for them – from an educational standpoint and a workflow point of view, impacting everyone from the coaching staff to the athletes.
Junior Williams | Senior Solutions Architect – MOBIA
Junior is a seasoned expert in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, with over 30 years in programming, IT infrastructure, and strategic consulting. His career spans telecommunications, cybersecurity, and AI, consistently staying ahead of emerging technologies. As a member of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) Mirror Committees for ISO – International Organization for Standardization / IEC 27001 (Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Privacy) and 42001 (Artificial Intelligence), he plays a key role in shaping global security and AI governance standards. Known for his pragmatic approach, Junior blends deep technical expertise with a focus on ethical AI, delivering solutions that balance innovation, security, and real-world impact.
Meet Your Moderator: Derek Leung
Derek has a passion for design, education, and helping businesses strive in an ever changing technology landscape. With over 10 years of experience in marketing and post-secondary education, Derek led projects at some of Canada’s top universities including Western University, University of Waterloo, and York University. On the side, he has worked on various national and international projects such as Adidas, American Express, Melitta, Sony, Sun Life Financial, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, Universal Music, World Gym, and more.
