Manitoba Association of AI Professionals
MAAIP supports Manitoba’s AI community, collaborates with industry, liaises with government, and promotes AI innovation, education, and the defense of Open Source AI in the region.
Making Manitoba an AI Hub
By fostering a vibrant community of AI professionals, encouraging innovation, collaboration, and education, we aim to establish Manitoba as a leading hub for AI development and application.
Government Advocacy
MAAIP engages with government bodies to advocate for: safe AI adoption, support for AI Professionals, policies that encourage AI innovation, and the strong defense of open source AI.
Resources for Professionals
We equip our members with essential AI resources, including cutting-edge tools, networking opportunities, educational materials and expert guidance to advance AI knowledge and professional growth.
MAAIP is dedicated to establishing Manitoba as an AI powerhouse by empowering professionals through education, resources, and collaboration while advocating for ethical AI practices and fostering strong industry-government partnerships for sustainable AI growth and innovation.
Membership Benefits
AI Conferences
Stay up to date with AI Conferences across the globe and get discounts on tickets.
AI Research
Get access to the latest AI research with summaries and insights
Free AI Tools
Get free credits for AI services from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. As well as discounts for tools such as ChatGPT Premium, Midjourney, and Obviously.ai
AI Advocacy
Get involved with MAAIP's AI advocacy actions. Be part of government and industry discussion panels and participate in lobbying efforts. Have your voice amplified by MAAIP and be seen as a thought leader in AI.
Career Assistance
Get access and insights to exciting AI jobs in Manitoba and connect with businesses at networking events.
For the current year, membership is free for all Manitoba AI professionals who wish to join.
Board of Directors
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Roy McLaughlin
Founder & Board Chair
SVP AI Strategy, IntouchCX
Roy is the Founder and Board Chair of MAAIP and SVP of AI Strategy at IntouchCX, driving innovation in AI-powered customer experiences.
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Nick Hurrie
Founding Board Member
Sr. Director of Machine Learning & AI
Nick co-founded MAAIP and leads ML/AI strategy, building scalable, data-driven solutions across industries.
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Josefina Bilotta
Founding Board Member
Sr. AI & Nonprofit Consultant
Josefina brings deep expertise in AI implementation and nonprofit strategy, advising on tech-driven social impact.
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Loretta Kulchycki
Founding Board Member
AI & Business Modernization Executive
Loretta has successfully led enterprise-wide AI and business modernization initiatives that generated meaningful business value.
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Casey Wahl
Founding Board Member
Lead Product Manager, Proscia
Casey guides AI product vision at Proscia, specializing in medical imaging analytics and user-centric design.
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Gaetan Ruest
Founding Board Member
AI & Data Executive
Gaetan has led data and AI initiatives at global enterprises, leveraging analytics to drive business value.
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Gisela Sanchez
Founding Board Member
Sr. Data Analytics & Product Analyst, Skip
Gisela drives product insights at Skip through advanced analytics, turning data into actionable strategy.
