Reno (Chuan-Tsung) has been a seasoned IT & GIS leader at the Town of Qualicum Beach since 2020, focusing on transforming local government operations through the innovative use of IT, AI & GIS technology. Reno is committed to elevating the organization’s tech landscape to new heights. His work is built on a foundation of innovation and compassion, aimed at delivering automated, intuitive, agile, and sustainable IT & GIS solutions that create a lasting organizational impact.
Day 1: Nov 18, 2025
2:15 pm
INDUSTRY EXPERT: BI
The Power of Choice: Future-Proofing Your Technology Strategy
In the age of AI disruption, control is choice—and choice is survival. With models, vendors, and technologies evolving overnight, the biggest risk isn’t choosing the “wrong” AI—it’s losing the ability to choose again. Too many organizations trade flexibility for convenience, locking themselves into rigid ecosystems that limit innovation and amplify risk. Deliver mission-critical AI by building for openness and agility, not lock-in. Take back to your office strategies to:
- Build technology stacks that enable seamless integration across AI models and data sources.
- Build flexibility which drives resilience, speed, and long-term value.
- Establish governance frameworks that protect flexibility while reducing risk.
- Design future-ready ecosystems that can pivot quickly as conditions, regulations, and innovations evolve.
Future-proof your enterprise by building for choice today
Day 2: Nov 19, 2025