Ross Pambrun

Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning |
Innovation Expert | Métis | Fire Captain

Ross Pambrun is a visionary Indigenous Métis business leader, futurist, and award-winning CEO of The Memphis Group, an Artificial Intelligence company that protects communities from environmental threats. Studied at MIT, Harvard, and the Alan Turing Institute, Ross blends AI, machine learning, & cybersecurity to create innovative, culturally informed solutions. A decorated fire captain with 24 years proudly wearing medals of service from the Province of Alberta and the City of Calgary, Ross leverages his expertise to tackle global challenges like climate change, cybersecurity, and cultural preservation. As a sought-after speaker, he presented at prestigious events like the Wall Street Journal: Future of Everything conference in New York. A musician, actor, and TV personality, Ross brings passion, humility, and inspiration to his mission of fostering innovation & safeguarding the future.

Land Acknowledgment

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.