July 15 Keynote
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Keynote: Friday, July 16
AI Now, Next, Never: What Payroll Professionals Should Act On
Ramy Nassar
AI is reshaping how organizations operate, and payroll is no exception. In this keynote, Ramy Nassar cuts through the hype to show what payroll professionals should embrace now, prepare for next, and leave untouched, with practical ways to apply AI in their roles and a clear view of the risks around accuracy, privacy and responsible use. Examples and tools will be updated closer to the event to reflect the latest developments.
Speaker Bio
Ramy Nassar helps leaders stop reacting to disruption and start designing the future.
As the former Head of Innovation for Mattel, he harnessed emerging technologies to reinvent one of the world’s most iconic brands, including contributing to the production team for the Barbie movie, which grossed $1.5B worldwide. Today, he brings that same builder’s mindset to leaders, helping them Navigate What’s Next in AI and emerging technology with clarity and confidence.
Ramy doesn’t watch the future unfold from the sidelines. He’s on the court, shaping it.
With 25+ years of experience and trusted by more than 250 organizations including Apple, TD Bank, TELUS, Verizon, New Balance, and the Government of Canada, he combines hands-on technical depth, strategic foresight, and powerful storytelling to turn complexity into clarity and disruption into opportunity.
Author of The World After AI and a faculty member at universities in Canada and Europe, Ramy equips leaders with practical frameworks to reimagine business models, rewire risk, and accelerate innovation. His work includes building enterprise AI agents, advising AI governance teams, and launching innovation labs focused on real-world implementation. Cutting through the hype, he helps leaders navigate responsible use, emerging risks, and governance implications.