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Toronto was buzzing this week, but nothing quite like mesh conference 2024 It was the playground for innovators and disruptors alike. We dove into talks about virtual spaces, marveled at sustainable architecture, and, my favourite topic - the world of AI and Sustainability. The best part? Rubbing shoulders with the industry's brightest minds—exchanging ideas, making waves, and, yes, having an absolute blast! Mesh 2024 was a collision of tomorrow’s ideas with today’s best thinkers, and I was right in the middle of it. Shoutout to - Kamales Lardi Rose Genele Charitarth Bharti Hamid Alemohammad, PhD Richard Baugh, MBA Ibrahim Greenidge Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA 🤓 Chris Hogg Sheri Moore Digital Journal David Potter #sustainability #ArtificialIntelligence

What happens when you gather a diverse group of individuals?  An explosion of ideas, perspectives, and creativity! That’s exactly what I experienced at mesh conference 2024 in Toronto last week. I was particularly intrigued by Kamales Lardi's concept of the “motivation triangle” that highlights three essential elements for fostering a thriving work culture: 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: Empowering employees to choose where they feel most productive and giving them the freedom to choose their own work environment. Thereby, creating a trust based work environment. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲: Providing opportunities for continuous learning and development for all. 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞: Creating a work environment that aligns with the organization’s mission and values. Thanks to the Mesh team for putting up an incredible show and thank you to all the industry veterans who came out and shared their journeys. Chris Hogg Sheri Moore Digital Journal Ivey Chiu Stephanie Wood Elena Yunusov Charitarth Bharti Rose Genele Hamid Alemohammad, PhD Richard Baugh, MBA Ibrahim Greenidge Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA 🤓 Anne-Marie Enns David Potter Nujhat Bashir #AI #Sustainability #MeshConference

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mesh conference challenged conventional workplace norms by exploring how adaptive spaces and emerging technologies shape our future. Keynotes from experts like Kamales Lardi examined the ethical use of AI, emphasizing technology that enhances community and trust rather than surveillance. Meanwhile, Ibrahim Greenidge discussed the importance of intentional design for sustainable, people-centered spaces. As hybrid work becomes the new normal, these insights highlight how purpose-driven design and collaborative environments will lead the way. Read more about #meshconference over on Digital Journal: https://lnkd.in/gK5tYH-b

This week we redefined what it means to build the future of work and space. That’s the takeaway from attendees who joined us in Toronto for #meshcon, where speakers and guests explored designing with purpose, connecting teams for both in-person and hybrid work, focusing on purpose over paycheques, and setting ethical guidelines for using technology to enhance human creativity. From Kamales Lardi’s insights on trust in hybrid models, to Amanda Schneider,’s 'tripod' view of HR, IT, and design, and Ibrahim Greenidge’s call to revive the master builder role, this year's event encouraged us to rethink how we design spaces that truly support the way people work and live. Thank you to our speakers — Kamales, Amanda, Ibrahim, Anne-Marie Enns, Elena Yunusov, Stephanie Wood, Richard Baugh, Hamid Alemohammad, Rose Genele, Ivey Chiu, and Charitarth Bharti — for joining us to share your experiences. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gK5tYH-b We’re already planning our next event, happening April 29-30, 2025, in Calgary. If you’d like to be the first to know when tickets go on sale, add your name here: https://lnkd.in/gHGf_qU7 #meshconference #FutureOfWork #Innovation

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the mesh conference in Toronto 🇨🇦. It was a refreshing change from my usual conferences, and I was blown away by the diverse crowd of people from the different industries and their palpable energy and enthusiasm. While AI was obviously a major topic, the conversations mostly delved into digital transformation and the future of work. I particularly enjoyed the insightful talks by Kamales Lardi, Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA 🤓, Richard Baugh, MBA, and Ibrahim Greenidge. If you're a business leader looking to stay ahead of the curve, I highly recommend checking out Mesh. It's an excellent opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired. Thanks to Chris Hogg for the invite! 🚀 #MeshConference #Toronto #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #AI #Networking

Should you interact with AI as if it was a human? Are big tech companies good at regulating AI in an ethical way? These were some of the big questions explored by the last panel at #meshcon today, (produced in partnership with Mia AI), which included experts on AI ethics, Rose Genele, Ivey Chiu, Charitarth Bharti and Anne-Marie Enns. The answer to both questions, FYI, was a pretty resounding no. AI is not intelligent, “it’s not actually responding to you, it’s just statistics at the end of the day,” says Chiu. Bharti agrees, noting that we don’t know how AI systems will behave, and thus have to caution and protect people from interacting with AI as if it were human —  because we don’t know what negative actions AI might encourage a person to take.   Genele recommends applying three key principles when trying to practically implement an AI ethics policy in organizations and systems: fairness, accountability and transparency. But neither she, nor the other panelists seemed confident that big tech companies can be trusted to create and implement such policies. “A lot of communities are coming together to make sure that [AI] isn't regulated by Meta, by OpenAI,” noted Enns.  AI ethics needs to be embedded within the culture of the data scientists, of the practitioners of AI, says Chiu. It’s important for us to use tools like regulation to address concerns about AI ethics, Genele says. #innovation #digitaltransformation

If you want to put a number on how disruptive tech has been in construction and real-estate in recent years, Stephanie Wood, Vice President at Alate Partners has a couple for you: “Back in the early 2000s and 2010 era, there was only about $1 billion or $2 billion a year that was invested across the world in the PropTech [property technology] industry. And so when you think about change over the next decade, by 2021, $30 billion a year was being invested,” she explains. Wood joined Hamid Alemohammad, PhD, Founder at Brickeye on the #meshcon stage for a chat hosted by Elena Yunusov Executive Director, Human Feedback Foundation. What’s that investment leading to? Architects, engineers and those in construction are increasingly turning to tech like IoT and AI to make sense of data collected from construction sites in order to improve efficiency, productivity and sustainability — for instance, reducing waste and carbon footprints, says Alemohammad. His advice to entrepreneurs who want to join the PropTech boom: Keep in mind the importance of understanding the problem, build an MVP, test it with customers and refine your solution based on feedback. #innovation #digitaltransformation

Many schools and affordable housing designs are starting to look a lot like prisons do, says Ibrahim Greenidge, co-founder of BOLT Architecture, PLLC speaking to Sarah C. at mesh. His point: many design ideas are simply regurgitated over and over again. And they often are more focused on the bottom line, than creating a sustainable, user-friendly space. Which is why Greenidge encourages an evolution of the architect's role, to become a modern version of a “master builder” (historically, this was the person who oversaw a construction project end-to-end). The modern master builder integrates digital tools like BIM and 3D tech, as well as AI and automation to blend the functions of architecture, engineering and construction into a more cohesive, collaborative process. And in turn uses this tech and more collaborative process to build spaces that meet an “Inhabitant Bill of Rights,” says Greenidge. By which he means ecosystems that support clean water, clean air, live food, co-generative housing, universal spaces, green spaces and energy conservation —  while also addressing waste. What if the market isn’t ready for spaces like these, asks a mesh audience member? “I don’t care if the market is ready,” Greenidge says. It’s the architect — or master builder’s — responsibility to educate clients and the general public on the value of sustainable design in a way that they understand and can relate to, he says. #meshcon #innovation #digitaltransformation

If you have a smart idea, bounce it off as many people as possible and make sure there is a customer base for your product, says CEO & Founder at Structa Co, Richard Baugh, MBA talking about his experience as a founder with Alicia Kalozdi MacMillan at the #meshcon innovation showcase. Also, he says, don’t take on investors too soon — because you do have to answer to them. So push your business as far as you can yourself, then go to the market and find investors, employing as much leverage as possible so you can keep control of your business. #innovation #digitaltransformation