Professional, Financial, and Administrative Uses of AI: A Manitoba AI Pathways Workshop
ABOUT EVENT:
Professional, Financial, and Administrative Uses of AI
Speakers:
Jay-Lynne Leppky, Senior Business Consultant, CGI
Shayna Frejuk-Smith, Consultant, CGI
This session is designed for professionals responsible for improving processes, outcomes, and organizational performance. It is relevant to roles such as operations, marketing, finance, program leadership, and other functions focused on growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The session explores how AI can be applied in practical, business-focused ways to reduce friction, improve workflows, support stronger decisions, and identify opportunities for measurable value. Learners are introduced to structured approaches for framing use cases, evaluating where AI fits, and understanding how automation and AI-enabled workflows can support business goals. AI is presented as a practical capability for analyzing workflows, surfacing pain points, exploring use cases, and supporting more effective ways of working without requiring technical implementation knowledge or system integration expertise.
This event is part of Manitoba AI Pathways, led by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the broader chamber network.
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PROGRAM
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Radisson Winnipeg Downtown
288 Portage Ave.
8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast
9:00 a.m. Program begins
Cost: $25 + tax
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Accessibility: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require accommodation, please let us know when you register.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
With over 29 years of leadership experience in digital strategy, data analysis, and guiding strategy through to execution, Jay-Lynne Leppky is a trusted advisor for organizations navigating transformation.A Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and CBAP-certified Business Analyst, she combines advisory expertise with hands-on execution, helping clients move from vision to measurable results. She has worked across industries to shape strategies, build roadmaps, and design data-driven solutions that enhance performance, strengthen decision-making, and deliver lasting value. Through structured facilitation, co-creation, innovation, and leadership, Jay-Lynne helps bring alignment across business and IT, integrating people, process, and technology with governance and vision as the foundation for success.
Her approach ensures organizations don’t just experiment with AI, but adopt it in ways that create sustainable impact.
With experience in digital transformation, cyber security, client advisory, and stakeholder alignment, Shayna supports organizations in adopting artificial intelligence in practical, business-aligned ways. As a Consultant, she works with leaders and teams to identify high-impact use cases, build AI literacy, and translate emerging technologies into measurable outcomes.
Her background spans account management, program delivery, and client engagement, where she has supported multi-year transformation initiatives and helped bridge strategy and execution across crossfunctional teams. Shayna brings a strong focus on value realization, collaboration, and long-term partnership development.