Steve Orsini Presents at AMO 2025: How AI Will Transform Municipal Services

Steve Orsini introduced a keynote presentation at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference on August 19, 2025. His remarks focused on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for municipalities across Ontario.

AI as a Game-Changer for Municipalities
Steve emphasized that municipalities are at the forefront of delivering critical public services, and AI is rapidly emerging as a powerful tool to make those services more efficient, resilient, and responsive to community needs. Ontario’s AI sector has grown dramatically in recent years, attracting billions in investment and creating tens of thousands of jobs. With Ontario universities graduating nearly 6,000 AI professionals each year, municipalities have an unparalleled opportunity to leverage this talent to solve local challenges

Real-World Applications Already Underway
Steve showcased how municipalities and universities are already collaborating on AI-driven solutions:

• Kingston & Queen’s University – Using drone technology and AI to monitor infrastructure.
• Hamilton & McMaster University – Enhancing city budgeting and reporting tools with advanced analytics.
• Brampton & Toronto Metropolitan University (Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst) – Strengthening municipal cybersecurity through training and incident-management exercises.

These partnerships demonstrate how AI can help municipalities improve service delivery, build climate-smart infrastructure, and strengthen cybersecurity, while creating pathways for students into meaningful careers.

Looking Ahead
Steve concluded with a call to action: municipalities and universities must continue working hand-in-hand to harness AI’s potential. From housing and infrastructure to climate resilience and workforce training, AI offers transformative solutions that can help Ontario communities thrive.
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“Let’s be ambitious. Let’s be innovative. Let’s build the future together.” – Steve Orsini