Rocks & Robots: The AI Revolution in Geoscience

Panel Session A

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

12:00pm

1:30pm

(America/Toronto)

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SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM

Event Details

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is unlocking new possibilities in both geoscientific applications and professional responsibilities. This session will explore cutting-edge applications of AI from geoscience industry experts as well as a presentation from Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)’s Practice Advisory on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Professional Practice.

Session Chair

Hannah Chessell, P.Geo.

Chair, Symposium Planning Committee
Geosyntec Consultants

Presentation 1: Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Professional Practice

David Slade, P.Eng.

Practice Advisor
Professional Practice Standards & Development, Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia

Presentation 2: Data Does Not Lie… or Does It? The Hidden Pitfalls of Machine Learning/AI Workflows in Mineral Exploration

Shishi Chen

Principal – Data Science
Exploration Excellence and Innovation, BHP

Presentation 3: Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Canada’s Water Sector

Chris Gerrits, M.Sc., P.Eng.

Director, Land Development,
CROZIER