Educating the AIExperts of Tomorrow
QAI is where Queen's Commerce students learn to use AI with confidence. We combine technical workshops with industry insight so members can lead the change in their future workplaces.
AI is changing the future of work. QAI helps students turn that
shift into an advantage.
Founded in 2026, QAI responds to a gap in the current curriculum. Few courses teach students how to apply AI tools to real business problems.
Our programs combine hands-on instruction, perspectives from industry professionals and applied project work with Kingston organizations. Membership is open to students in every year and program, and no technical background is required.
Three programs that prepare students to apply AI in their coursework, internships and careers.
Workshops
Instructor-led sessions on applying AI to core business tasks, including research, financial modelling, written communication and presentations. Participants complete each exercise on their own device.
- Format
- In-person, small groups
- Focus
- Research, modelling, writing and presentations
- Eligibility
- All Queen's students
Speaker panels
Discussions with professionals who use AI in their work across consulting, finance and entrepreneurship. Panelists explain how their roles have changed and what employers now expect of graduates.
- Industries
- Consulting, finance and entrepreneurship
- Format
- Moderated panel followed by Q&A
- Eligibility
- All Queen's students
Client work
Member teams partner with Kingston businesses to identify where AI can reduce costs or save time, then design, implement and hand over a working solution.
- Structure
- One team per client
- Process
- Assessment, implementation and handover
- Eligibility
- QAI members
Team
The founding team for the 2026–27 academic year, drawn from Commerce, Arts and Science, and Engineering.
- Angus Taylor
- Brianna Tota
- Carter Chow
- Davis Savage
- Georgia Claydon
- Kiran O'Hare
- Landon Woods
- Lukas Bordonali
- Sacha Giarrusso
- Si Ya Luo
- Simon Carter
- Gabriel Codispoti
Portfolio roles will be announced at the start of the year.
Partner with QAI to engage with the AI-native leaders of tomorrow.
QAI members learn to apply AI to research, analysis and client work while still in school. We work with organizations through speaking engagements, co-hosted workshops and event sponsorship.
Speaker
Present how your organization uses AI through a panel or keynote, and connect with students considering careers in your industry.
Workshop partner
Co-host a hands-on session on a tool or workflow your team relies on, delivered to members by your own staff.
Event sponsor
Support QAI events with brand visibility and access to members for internship and recruiting opportunities.
Contact
For membership, partnership or general inquiries, send us a message and a co-chair will respond.