Gerald Butts

Integrating decades of experience at the highest levels of public policy and private sector strategy, Gerald Butts examines the intersection of artificial intelligence, energy transition, and international relations. The speech offers expert analysis on how AI is transforming climate action, global political dynamics, and the strategic risks and opportunities for public and private leaders in this rapidly changing landscape.

Audiences will gain critical insights into:

• How artificial intelligence is transforming industries, policy, and global power structures— highlighting both risks and opportunities.
• Practical insights into how leaders in business and government can harness technology and adaptive policy to stay competitive amidst geopolitical uncertainty.
• An understanding of the evolving dynamics of the US-Canada relationship and their ripple effects on trade, security, and economic competitiveness.