Where Manitoba's
AI Community Leads

Manitoba's professional association for AI practitioners, researchers, and businesses. We connect the community, advocate with government, and amplify Manitoba's voice in AI.

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Making Manitoba an AI Hub

MAAIP is a congregation for Manitoba's AI community: practitioners, researchers, students, and businesses, with events, membership, and a shared identity for the province's AI sector.

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Government Advocacy

MAAIP is an organized voice for Manitoba's AI community in government and industry. We advocate for responsible AI adoption, AI professionals, and the defense of open-source AI.

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Resources for Professionals

Members get access to a curated AI tools database, discount credits for popular tools, career support, and a network of Manitoba's AI professionals and employers.

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Built for Manitoba's AI community

MAAIP connects Manitoba's AI professionals through events, membership, and advocacy. We work with industry and government on responsible AI.

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What members get

Free for a limited time

Events & networking

In-person professional development, AI education, and member and corporate networking.

AI tools & discounts

A curated database of AI tools for common use cases, plus discount credits for individual tools.

News & learning

Global and provincial AI news, tutorials, and opportunities to deepen your AI knowledge.

AI advocacy

Government and industry discussions, and a louder voice for AI professionals in Manitoba.

Career assistance

Targeted recruitment events and introductions to AI roles and employers in the province.

For organizations

Connect with Manitoba's AI talent pool and promote your organization through bundled membership and recruitment programming.

Free for Manitoba businesses & individuals

AI Readiness Assessment

Find out where you or your organization stands on AI. Takes about 10 minutes and produces a personalized roadmap. Developed with the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce.

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AI Events in Manitoba

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MAAIP community at the 2026 MB AI Innovation Showcase

Board of Directors

  • Roy McLaughlin

    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 across the enterprise.

  • Casey Wahl

    Casey Wahl

    Founding Vice Chair

    Head of Product, Taiv

    Casey has led AI products across healthcare and advertising. She is Head of Product at Taiv, an AI-powered in-venue advertising platform.

  • Nick Hurrie

    Nick Hurrie

    Founding Board Member

    Sr. Director of Machine Learning & AI, Payworks

    Nick leads ML/AI strategy, building scalable, data-driven solutions across industries.

  • Josefina Bilotta

    Josefina Bilotta

    Founding Board Member

    Sr. AI & Nonprofit Consultant

    Josefina brings deep expertise in AI implementation and nonprofit strategy, advising on tech-driven solutions for mission-driven organizations.

  • Gaetan Ruest

    Gaetan Ruest

    Founding Board Member

    AI & Data Executive

    Gaetan has led data and AI initiatives at global enterprises, leveraging analytics to drive business impact.

  • Cara Dveris

    Cara Dveris

    Board Member

    Director of Programs, North Forge

    Cara is Director of Programs at North Forge, Manitoba's incubator and fabrication lab, and is passionate about strengthening the province's tech and AI community.

  • Alexandra Blinder

    Alexandra Blinder

    Board Member

    ITS Planning Consultant, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries

    Alexandra is a senior finance and strategy professional and active nonprofit board leader, bringing expertise in financial planning and governance.

  • Brandi Field

    Brandi Field

    Board Member

    Sr. Counsel AI Governance and Strategy, Canada Life

    Brandi is a lawyer specialising in AI governance and strategy, bringing legal, strategic, governance, and risk expertise to the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Advisors

  • Loretta Kulchycki

    Loretta Kulchycki

    Founding Advisor

    AI & Business Modernization Executive

    Loretta has successfully led enterprise-wide AI and business modernization initiatives at organizations like Canada Life.