Constance Griffin is a Commercial Account Director at Export Development Canada (EDC) who works at the intersection of strategic planning and execution to help Canadian companies scale. With more than 25 years of experience, she is known for building trusted relationships and translating strategy into actionable growth plans. At EDC, Constance manages a high profile portfolio of Canadian technology and innovation companies supporting their expansion through financing, advisory services, and global market connections. Her work focuses on helping companies navigate growth, access capital, and adopt new capabilities that strengthen their competitiveness. Drawing on her experience advising leadership teams and working with scaling firms, Constance brings a practical, results oriented perspective to the topic of AI adoption. She is particularly focused on how small and medium sized businesses can move from exploration to implementation, using AI to drive productivity, improve decision making, and unlock new opportunities for growth.