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Lead, Design, Implement: What It Takes to Deliver AI With Confidence

Oct. 20, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time  

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Many AI pilots stall before delivering results—not because of technology, but because of leadership, design, and execution discipline. Join Patrick van Abbema to explore what each pillar demands in practice and where business analysis skills carry the most weight.

Lead, Design, Implement: What It Takes to Deliver AI With Confidence

Many organizations have AI pilots. Fewer have AI that is governed, adopted, and producing measurable results. The gap is rarely the technology. It is the leadership, design and implementation discipline around it, which is ground business analysts already work on.

In this session, Patrick van Abbema, Founder and CEO of AltNexus AI Core and faculty at Carleton's Sprott School of Business, sets out what each of the three takes in practice:

  • Lead: who is accountable, and which decisions and guardrails must be settled before anything is built.
  • Design: how to frame the business problem, requirements, data and risk so a use case is worth building.
  • Implement: how to move from pilot to adopted practice with outcomes you can measure.

Learning Objectives

In this session you will leave with a clear view of where business analysis skills carry the most weight in AI work, and a short set of questions to ask of any AI initiative.

About the Facilitator: Patrick van Abbema, MBA, CMC, PMP, CBAP®

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Patrick van Abbema is an accomplished senior project executive and AI strategist for his extensive expertise in leading large-scale digital and business-driven transformations across government and the private sector. With over 30 years of professional experience, Patrick excels at aligning artificial intelligence initiatives with strategic business goals, ensuring measurable and sustainable outcomes.

His distinguished career included successfully steering complex, high-stakes projects and organizational change initiatives. Patrick specialized in integrating AI strategies with robust governance frameworks, effectively managing risks, optimizing operational processes, and mentoring executive teams through transformational change.

As a recognized thought leaders, Patrick bridges the gap between technical innovation and strategic business imperatives. He is exceptionally skilled at translating AI complexities into practical leadership insights, empowering executives and organizations to leverage AI responsibly and effectively.

Patrick holds an MBA with a specialization in Management Consulting, along with advanced certifications as a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Project Management Professional (PMP®), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®), and Certified Scrum Professional (CSP). His unique blend of technical acumen, strategic leadership, and practical industry experience provides students with relevant, real-world insights to successfully lead and manage AI-driven projects and organizational transformations.

Carleton University Program Discount Offer

The session ties to the Certificate in Applied AI Leadership, offered by the Sprott School of Business through Future EDge at Carleton. Carleton has given me a 10 percent discount (They have to email me directly), Patrick would like to extend his Carleton University 10% discount to all IIBA Ottawa-Outaouais members. It applies to any of the four modules. The first, AI Fundamentals, runs online on 2, 9 and 16 November, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, at $875 plus HST before the discount.
Registration deadline. AI Fundamentals closes on 19 October, the day before the meeting.
 
IBA Ottawa-Outaouais Chapter is providing this program information and discount as a service. This does not constitute an endorsement of the program's content, delivery, or outcomes. Members are responsible for independently evaluating whether the program aligns with their professional development goals before enrolling.

Event Details

Event Agenda:

  • 6:00 - 6:10 Virtual Networking
  • 6:10 - 6:25 Welcome & Introductions
  • 6:25 - 7:25 Presentation and Q&A
  • 7:25 - 7:30 Wrap Up

Who should attend: 

  • Project Managers: Professionals looking to integrate AI into project workflows to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
  • Business Analysts: Analysts seeking to use AI for deeper data insights and operational improvement.
  • Executive Decision Makers: Leaders aiming to apply AI strategies to foster innovation and competitive advantage.
  • Directors and Managers: Senior professionals focused on using AI to optimize operations and solve business challenges.
  • Business Owners: Entrepreneurs interested in scaling their businesses using AI to enhance decision-making and streamline processes.

Fee: 

Free for any IIBA Members or Partner Students | $10 for Non-Members

Note that IIBA Members must be logged in for the IIBA Member rate to appear during registration. Partner students will need a promo code from their educational institution and register with their student email address.

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CDUs/PD Hours: 

1 CDU towards recertification or 1 PD hour towards their ECBA certification

Organizers

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VP Professional Development
professionaldevelopment@ottawa-outaouais.iiba.org

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IIBA O-O President
president@ottawa-outaouais.iiba.org

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IIBA O-O President-Elect
presidentelect@ottawa-outaouais.iiba.org
Links
Sprott School of Business Program Page
Registratoin - AI Fundamentals
AltNexus AI Core