Trent Durham Business STRIDE Challenge
Can AI Make Better Decisions Than Humans
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026, 11:00–11:45 a.m. ET
Where: Virtual (Microsoft Teams - register below)
Audience: Open to all
Panelists: Anne Genge, Rohit Kasbekar, and Roxanna Kassam-Kara
Moderator: Chantelle Whidden
Panel description
How can organizations make responsible choices about AI? This conversation explores where AI is useful, what evidence should support adoption, and how work and governance may need to change. Drawing on examples from their own fields, panelists will consider organizational goals, implementation choices, and the oversight needed to assess results and respond when an approach is not working. They will discuss how leaders can judge value, costs, and risks while accounting for employees, customers, and other stakeholders.
Panelists
Learn more about our panelists
| Rohit KasbekarManager of Business Intelligence, North York General Hospital Rohit Kasbekar is Manager of Business Intelligence at North York General Hospital. Previously, as Artificial Intelligence Lead at the City of Mississauga, he developed AI strategy, established governance structures and advised leaders on ethical AI and risk management. He holds a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from the University of Liverpool and studied Biology and Computer Science at Trent University. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Engineering (D. Eng) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at George Washington University. |
 | Anne GengeFounder and CEO, Myla Training Corp. Anne Genge is the founder and CEO of Myla Training Corp. and creator of the Myla SAFE™ Framework, a practical approach to privacy, cybersecurity and AI governance in dentistry. A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C) with executive education in AI from Queen’s University and Harvard Medical School, she has educated more than 50,000 healthcare professionals across North America. |
| Roxanna Kassam-KaraFounder, Cup of Lightning Roxanna Kassam-Kara is a business strategist and founder of Cup of Lightning, an AI enablement consultancy. She helps organizations integrate AI into everyday work, focusing on practical adoption, governance basics, and measurable results. Her background includes senior marketing and communications roles across several sectors, including a decade leading Marketing and Communications at Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada. A TEDx speaker and podcast host, Roxanna speaks on AI, the future of work, and opportunities in the AI economy. |
The STRIDE 2027 Challenge is a one-day live competition inviting High School, Undergraduate, and Master of Management students to pitch innovative solutions to a panel of faculty and industry professionals! The presentation theme, to be revealed, will be related to responsible leadership and AI with each student stream assigned their own topic. Participants will gain the opportunity to boost their resumes, expand their network, and win cash prizes with their team!
The 2027 Trent Durham Business STRIDE Challenge is made possible through the generous support of Zabeen Hirji, ’25, Hon. LL.D. and her commitment to talent development.
STRIDE 2026 invited High School, Undergraduate, and Master of Management students to design a way to implement skills-based hiring, hybrid models, and AI in the workplace. Students presented their pitches, received awards, and were able to network with industry leaders and community partners. Winning teams for each stream were Triple Point (High School), TAEQN (Undergraduate), and T.Member (Master of Management), with over $10,000 given away in prizes!