Beyond Pilots: What It Takes for AI to Create Real Business Value
At the Accounting Innovation Summit, we're hosting a panel on why AI ROI remains elusive and how to fix it. Despite over of Canadian businesses using AI, fewer than report a positive return. Our session will unpack what's missing and what needs to happen for adoption to translate into measurable business value.
What we'll cover:
- Data readiness and access
- Process redesign for AI integration
- Managing change and driving adoption
- Seamless AI integration into core workflows
- Measuring and tracking AI project ROI (time and resources saved, revenue, process improvements)
Format at a glance:
- 5 min: Setting the context and the ROI gap
- 10 min: Case studies—wins and lessons learned
- 35 min: Moderated discussion and audience Q&A (with quick polls)
- 10 min: Practical takeaways and frameworks you can use
Help us tailor the discussion:
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Our Expert Panel:
Randy Johnston
Executive Vice President, K2 Enterprises
Randy is a nationally recognized technology consultant and speaker with over 40 years of experience helping accounting firms leverage technology for competitive advantage. His practical insights have helped thousands of firms transform their practices.
Lavesh Chattlani
Founder & CEO, Scalene
Lavesh is a technology innovator specializing in AI implementation for accounting firms. His expertise in automation and digital transformation has helped numerous practices achieve breakthrough productivity gains.
Matthew Bennett
Oscorp
Matthew Bennett is a fintech and cloud accounting leader with 15+ years advising thousands of businesses and accountants. He scaled MNP's cloud practice and forged Intuit partnerships with Grant Thornton and Deloitte. A speaker, he cuts hype to deliver CPA-ready tech. As Head of Client Success at Oscorp, he helps mid-market firms leverage QBO Advanced.
Nav Sandhu
Founder / CEO at SaaS Direct Technologies and Accountero
With 18+ years in financial markets, fintech, and tech innovation, Nav Sandhu has built large-scale FX trading platforms for top global banks. At SaaS Direct, he transformed the company into a leading accounting data migration provider, driving digital transformation. Now, through Accountero, he's building scalable AI systems to enhance accountants' work.