Innovation and Emerging Tech Pioneer | Managing Director and Innovation Lead, Accenture Canada
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About This Speaker: Iliana Oris Valiente
Iliana Oris Valiente, CPA, CA is a recognized authority on artificial intelligence, future of work strategy, and global talent mobility. She has been featured across television, radio, and print—including The Financial Times and Bloomberg—for her leadership as a Fortune 500 executive, board member, and venture capital investor.
As Managing Director and Head of North America Innovation Centers at Accenture, Iliana leads multidisciplinary teams in design, data, and technology. Her work has delivered over $500 million in client impact across AI and cross-industry transformations. Furthermore, she brings a global perspective, having lived and worked across multiple countries, which informs her thinking on flexible-location strategies and talent mobility.
Iliana serves on the boards of Sunnybrook Hospital and CPA Ontario. Additionally, she advises startups and shares investor insights with family offices and emerging fund managers. She created The Potted Plant Theory, a neuroscience-based leadership framework presented to more than 1,000 executives. As one of the first to build a fully interactive AI digital twin—named Laila—she frequently demos this innovation on stage.
Iliana specializes in translating complexity into actionable, human-centred strategy. As a result, her frameworks help leaders use AI to generate measurable ROI and foster cultures of experimentation. Her guidance equips C-suites to embed rapid AI initiatives while aligning with broader organizational goals.
Moreover, she offers strategic approaches to uncovering hidden digital-nomad talent by navigating complex global policies. Iliana also addresses the deeper ethical questions posed by AI and automation, empowering leaders to design a future where humans thrive.
From C-suite offsites and HR summits to company town halls and investor forums, Iliana inspires audiences to take bold action. Attendees leave equipped with practical frameworks and new perspectives on AI, talent, and the future of work.
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