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Canada AI events

AI events across Canada

Meetups, workshops, summits, and online sessions from organizations right across the country. We keep the next two weeks in front, and the rest of the season below.

The next two weeks

24 events coming up

Every entry links straight to the organizer. Costs are shown as the organizer published them — where a price is not published, that is what it says, and it does not mean free.

Wednesday, September 93 events

In person

Halifax — Agentics Foundation Meetup

Agentics Foundation · Halifax, Nova Scotia

Explore autonomous AI agents through examples and discussion, and meet local builders, students, and curious newcomers.

Time
18:00–20:00 (America/Halifax)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Volta, 1800 Argyle Street, Unit 801
Audience
Builders, students and curious newcomers
In person

Minds in Bloom 2.0: Human-Centered Innovation, AI & Mental Health

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba and North Forge · Winnipeg, Manitoba

Join a moderated conversation on how AI and emerging technologies affect people, mental health, and communities, while supporting MDAM’s work.

Time
11:00–14:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Paid fundraising event; ticket price to confirm
Venue
Fort Garry Hotel
Audience
Business, education, government, innovation and community leaders
Online

Putting Agentic AI to Work

WatSPEED, University of Waterloo · Online

Explore how AI agents work, practical workflows, and deployment considerations including privacy, permissions, evaluation, and change management.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Free
Audience
Technical leaders, developers and professionals exploring agents

Thursday, September 103 events

Online

Building Together: A Responsible Future for AI in Mental Health Care

Event listed by Digital Health Canada; hosting organization to confirm · Online — Canadian event

Discuss responsible AI in mental health care, including implementation, patient trust, accountability, and the perspectives of people involved in care.

Time
13:30–16:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Free
Audience
Clinicians, researchers, patient partners, policymakers and system leaders
Online

Intro to Machine Learning: How AI is Accelerating Data Science

WatSPEED, University of Waterloo · Online

Gain an introduction to machine-learning concepts and how modern AI approaches are changing data-science work.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Free
Audience
People exploring machine learning and data science
In person

VIATEC AI Meetup: Business Track — Leading AI from the Front

VIATEC / PlusROI / AI4Enterprise · Victoria, British Columbia

Explore the leadership decisions behind AI adoption, including direction, vendors, safeguards, and the effects of change on people.

Time
11:30–13:30 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Fort Tectoria conference room, 777 Fort Street
Audience
Business leaders and people guiding workplace AI adoption

Friday, September 113 events

Online

AI Engineering 101: The Skills Behind Intelligent Systems Development

WatSPEED, University of Waterloo · Online

Explore AI tools in software-development workflows, including testing, deployment, and web or cloud applications.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Free
Audience
Software-development learners and professionals
Online

Mila virtual information session — Explorer et échanger

Mila · Online

Meet academic advisers and student researchers to learn about research opportunities, supervision, and Mila’s collaborative environment.

Time
12:00–13:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
Prospective graduate, postdoctoral and research-intern candidates
In person

YYC DataCon 2026: From Insight to Impact — Doing Data Right

YYC Data Society · Calgary, Alberta

Meet data and AI practitioners to explore practical impact, assumptions, bias, trust, and accountable data work across teams.

Time
08:30–17:30 (America/Edmonton)
Cost
CAD 93.53–155.88 displayed; ticket categories and fees to confirm
Venue
BMO Centre, 20 Round Up Way SE
Audience
Data, analytics and applied-AI practitioners and learners

Saturday, September 121 event

In person

Halifax | Claude Hackathon

Claude Community in partnership with Volta · Halifax, Nova Scotia

Build AI-assisted solutions to local challenges with a small team, meet collaborators, and demonstrate what you create.

Time
09:00–17:00 (America/Halifax)
Cost
Free
Venue
Volta, 1800 Argyle Street, Unit 801
Audience
Builders and people interested in collaborative projects

Monday, September 141 event

In person

Atelier — Adapter la gouvernance de l’IA à des enjeux sectoriels : perspectives comparées

IVADO / AISSAI-CNRS · Montréal, Quebec · September 14–18, 2026

Examine AI governance across media, culture, justice, social services, and health, exploring how sector-specific needs shape responsible practice.

Time
09:30–17:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
CAD 70–500, category-dependent
Venue
HEC Montréal centre-ville, salle C.403 Louis-R Chênevert, 501 rue De la Gauchetière Ouest
Audience
Interdisciplinary researchers and professionals interested in governance

Tuesday, September 151 event

In person

AI Fundamentals Workshop — Saskatoon, SK

Morris Interactive · Saskatoon area, Saskatchewan

Learn practical prompting and office applications of AI while considering privacy, bias, and unreliable outputs.

Time
09:00–16:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
CAD 795 + tax
Venue
Morris Interactive Learning Centre, 1 North Corman Industrial Park, Supreme Steel building
Audience
Workplace beginners; laptop required

Wednesday, September 165 events

In person

AI Fundamentals for Business — LLMs How To

CREW Sask · Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Join a lunchtime introduction to business applications of large language models.

Time
12:00–13:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Saskatoon Club
Audience
Business professionals; attendance eligibility to confirm
In person

AI Showcase and Mixer

Volta · Halifax, Nova Scotia

See demonstrations of real-world AI applications and connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and AI enthusiasts.

Time
18:00–20:30 (America/Halifax)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Volta, 1800 Argyle Street, Suite 801
Audience
Professionals, entrepreneurs, students and AI enthusiasts
Hybrid

ALL IN 2026

ALL IN · Montréal, Quebec · September 16–17, 2026

Meet AI researchers, businesses, startups, and decision-makers through conferences, demonstrations, and networking across Canada’s AI ecosystem.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
CAD 1,199 two-day ticket; CAD 300 virtual; taxes/fees unverified
Venue
Palais des congrès de Montréal, 200 avenue Viger Ouest; online option
Audience
Businesses, researchers, startups and decision-makers
Online

Beyond Prompt Engineering: How AI Really Gets Work Done — An APEGS Webinar

APEGS · Online

Explore structured Copilot-in-Excel workflows, reusable tasks, validation, and controls for more dependable AI-assisted work.

Time
12:00–13:00 (America/Regina)
Cost
Free
Audience
Engineers, geoscientists and technical professionals; no previous AI experience required
In person

L’Intelligence Artificielle pour tous

Ville de Montréal / Bibliothèque L’Octogone · Montréal — LaSalle, Quebec

Discover what AI is and explore its applications in everyday life in an introductory public workshop.

Time
14:30–16:30 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Bibliothèque L’Octogone, 1080 avenue Dollard
Audience
Non-technical public

Thursday, September 171 event

In person

Working Smarter with AI: A Manitoba AI Pathways Workshop

Winnipeg and Manitoba Chambers of Commerce · Winnipeg, Manitoba

Practise workplace AI use and explore prompting, privacy, governance, and workflows relevant to organizational roles.

Time
08:30–12:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
CAD 25 + tax
Venue
Delta Hotels Winnipeg, 350 St Mary Avenue
Audience
Business owners, managers and workplace teams

Friday, September 182 events

Online

Generative AI for Workplace Productivity

Memorial University Gardiner Centre · Online — Newfoundland and Labrador host

Practise AI-assisted communication, planning, organization, and content creation while considering ethics, privacy, and AI limitations.

Time
09:00–16:30 (America/St_Johns)
Cost
CAD 600 + HST
Audience
Professionals, community leaders, administrators and entrepreneurs; no AI experience required
In person

HUMAN Education Summit 2026

HUMAN Education Summit / EdHu2050 · Montréal, Quebec · September 18–19, 2026

Explore how AI is changing education, workplace learning, skills, and organizations through case studies, workshops, and demonstrations.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
University/Public/NPO CAD 1,500; industry CAD 2,000; eligible PreK–12 CAD 750 or 1,250; plus taxes/fees
Venue
800 rue Saint-Jacques, H3C 1A3
Audience
Education, public-sector, nonprofit and industry professionals

Saturday, September 191 event

In person

Global AI Conference Toronto

Global AI Toronto / Global AI Community · Toronto, Ontario

Join the Toronto AI community for learning and connections with other people exploring AI.

Time
10:00–16:00 as listed; timezone requires confirmation
Cost
Community calendar describes events as free; confirm this registration
Venue
Microsoft Toronto — exact address to confirm
Audience
AI community members, developers and learners

Monday, September 213 events

In person

Hiring AI: How to Build the Right Agent and Keep It Out of Trouble

Robert Cooper / VIATEC AI community · Victoria, British Columbia

Explore how to build an AI agent and establish practical safeguards for its use.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Fort Tectoria
Audience
People building or evaluating AI agents
In person

Prairie Dev Con Winnipeg

D’Arcy Lussier Enterprises Ltd. · Winnipeg, Manitoba · September 21–22, 2026

Explore software-development practice, including AI-related sessions on accessibility, guardrails, security, and adoption.

Time
08:00–16:30 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
CAD 775 + GST; group discount advertised
Venue
Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park, 1405 St Matthews Avenue
Audience
Software developers and technical professionals
In person

Responsible AI for Marketing: A Panel

Robert Cooper with Jessy Savage / Victoria Tech Week · Victoria, British Columbia

Discuss the responsible use of AI in marketing and its implications for practitioners.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Fort Tectoria, Shaw Conference Room
Audience
Marketing and communications professionals
The rest of the season — 51 more events

Tuesday, September 226 events

In person

AI in GxP — Use Cases, Process Optimization, and Validation

KENX · Toronto, Ontario · September 22–23, 2026

Explore AI applications, process improvement, validation, and compliance through case studies in regulated life sciences.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown
Audience
Life-sciences, quality, validation and manufacturing professionals
In person

Elevate Festival 2026

Elevate · Toronto, Ontario · September 22–24, 2026

Connect with founders, professionals, investors, and innovators through a technology festival that includes AI conversations and applications.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Meridian Hall and St. Lawrence Centre
Audience
Founders, investors, professionals and technology community
Online

From Pilot to Practice: Governing AI in Canadian Health Care

Digital Health Canada / ServiceNow · Online — Canadian event

Explore governance for AI adoption in Canadian health care, including visibility, risk, compliance, and secure use of agents.

Time
12:00–13:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Free
Audience
Digital-health and health-system professionals
In person

Future Workforce Lab: Human Skills in Action

Ning Cao / Infusion Play / Victoria Tech Week · Victoria, British Columbia

Explore communication, teamwork, adaptability, and judgment through an experimental workforce platform using AI and immersive challenges.

Time
10:00–13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Infusion Play, 546 Yates Street, Unit 102
Audience
People interested in workforce development and human skills
In person

Pre-launch sneak peek into Canada’s First Indigenous Reconciliation AI — BRIDGE Impact

BRIDGE Impact / Laurel Anne Stark · Victoria, British Columbia

Learn about BRIDGE Impact’s developing reconciliation technology and the activities it aims to support.

Time
17:30–19:30 (America/Vancouver)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
780 Blanshard Street
Audience
Community members and organizations interested in reconciliation technology
In person

The Next Generation of Business: How Young Founders Are Adopting AI

Dopa / Isla Lune / UVic Entrepreneurship Club · Victoria, British Columbia

Hear young founders discuss real AI adoption decisions, human involvement, and lessons from building businesses, followed by questions and networking.

Time
18:00–20:00 (America/Vancouver)
Cost
Free
Venue
Frontier, 1021 Government Street
Audience
Students, founders and business community

Wednesday, September 239 events

In person

AI Workshop Series — AI Fundamentals & Responsible Adoption

Brandon Chamber of Commerce · Brandon, Manitoba

Build introductory AI knowledge and consider privacy, bias, accuracy, and responsible use in everyday work.

Time
13:00–16:00 (America/Winnipeg)
Cost
CAD 25 + GST
Venue
Backyard on Aberdeen, 1624 13th Street, Unit B
Audience
Businesses and non-technical beginners
In person

AI for Non-Technical Business Owners [In-Person]

Invest Ottawa / Youssef Botros, GRND Consulting · Ottawa, Ontario

Learn AI basics in plain language and build an AI tool around a real business task, with attention to context and business risk.

Time
14:30–16:30 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Free event; paid Claude subscription required
Venue
Bayview Yards
Audience
Non-technical business owners ready to build a usable tool
In person

BRIDGE reconciliation technology official launch + restoration fundraiser

BRIDGE Impact and XAXE TEṈEW SACRED LAND SOCIETY · Brentwood Bay, British Columbia

Join a cultural gathering and restoration fundraiser that includes the launch of AI-related reconciliation technology.

Time
18:00–21:00 (America/Vancouver)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
SṈIDȻEȽ / Gowlland Tod Provincial Park, Tod Inlet
Audience
Community members and reconciliation/restoration supporters
In person

From Dial-Up to AI: 25+ Years of Building Victoria Tech

Victoria Data Society / Victoria Tech Week · Victoria, British Columbia

Discuss the evolution of Victoria’s technology community and lessons that may shape opportunities in the AI era.

Time
18:00–20:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Free
Venue
CGI basement meeting room, 1175 Douglas Street
Audience
Local technology community, professionals and newcomers
In person

HR Interactive | How To Engage Your Workforce Using AI

New Media Manitoba · Winnipeg, Manitoba

Explore how AI can support employee engagement while keeping leadership, culture, judgment, and its limitations in view.

Time
18:00–20:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
New Media Manitoba, 100–62 Albert Street
Audience
HR professionals, leaders and workplace teams
Hybrid

L’IA responsable en journalisme : Rencontre avec Laurence Dierickx

Obvia / Université Laval · Québec City, Quebec

Explore responsible AI in journalism, including ethics, trust, and misinformation, with attendance at Université Laval or online.

Time
10:00–11:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Université Laval, pavillon Louis-Jacques-Casault, salle 3650, 1055 avenue du Séminaire; Zoom
Audience
University community and journalism sector
In person

The Adaptive Finance Professional: Navigating AI, Change & Resilience

FMI South-East New Brunswick chapter · Moncton, New Brunswick

Explore AI in public-sector finance, where human judgment remains essential, and how people and teams can adapt to change.

Time
08:00; end time to confirm as listed; check the schedule note below
Cost
CAD 75; breakfast included
Venue
Saint James Gate Event Space, 14 Church Street
Audience
Public-sector finance professionals and leaders
In person

Voyager avec l’IA

Ville de Montréal / Bibliothèque L’Octogone · Montréal — LaSalle, Quebec

Discover AI tools for exploring destinations, planning itineraries, and organizing travel budgets through everyday examples.

Time
14:30–16:30 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Bibliothèque L’Octogone, 1080 avenue Dollard
Audience
General public
In person

Weyburn NPO Coffee Break | Financial Confidence & AI Readiness

Virtus Group · Weyburn, Saskatchewan

Explore nonprofit oversight and AI readiness, including privacy, confidentiality, accuracy, and organizational policies.

Time
13:00–15:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Free
Venue
Travelodge Hotel, 53 Government Road
Audience
Nonprofit leaders and teams

Thursday, September 243 events

In person

AI in Hospitals: From Hype to Implementation

P World · Toronto, Ontario · September 24–25, 2026

Explore how hospitals can move AI from pilots into practice through workflow design, data readiness, governance, and clinician trust.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
To be confirmed
Audience
Hospital, clinical, digital-health and system leaders
In person

SAS Innovate on Tour Toronto

SAS · Toronto, Ontario

Explore enterprise AI and data applications, governance, human expertise, and public trust through business discussions and networking.

Time
08:00–19:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Free
Venue
Fairmont Royal York
Audience
Business, analytics and technology professionals
In person

Vibe Code Club

IGNITE Atlantic · New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Bring an idea to a casual gathering for AI-assisted building, exchange help, and work alongside local learners and creators.

Time
16:00–18:00 (America/Halifax)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
IGNITE Atlantic, 345 Temperance Street
Audience
Beginners, students, creatives, entrepreneurs and builders

Friday, September 252 events

In person

AI + Health Forum: Innovation, System Leadership, and the Future of Care

Amii · Edmonton, Alberta

Connect with health researchers, system leaders, and founders to discuss AI validation, quality, and deployment in care.

Time
14:00–17:30 as listed; timezone requires confirmation
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Amii HQ — address confirmation needed
Audience
Health-system leaders, researchers, founders and partners
Online

Le Québec à l’heure de l’IA : une banque de données publique pour renforcer la souveraineté culturelle et numérique

Institut intelligence et données, Université Laval · Online

Explore how a public data collection could support French-language content and strengthen cultural and digital sovereignty in the era of generative AI.

Time
12:00–13:00 as listed; timezone requires confirmation
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
People interested in data, culture and AI research

Monday, September 281 event

In person

Canadian Life Sciences AI Summit

Healthcare Innovation — BioMed Consulting · Ottawa, Ontario

Connect around AI innovation in health and life sciences and the translation of ideas into practice.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street
Audience
Health, life-sciences and innovation professionals

Tuesday, September 292 events

In person

Foire aux stages et emplois en IA IVADO

IVADO · Montréal, Quebec

Meet employers offering AI-related internships and jobs in computing, software, data science, and operations research.

Time
10:00–15:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Free for candidates
Venue
Polytechnique Montréal, Atrium Lassonde, 2700 chemin de la Tour
Audience
Students and technical candidates; eligible employers
In person

Yorkton NPO Coffee Break | Financial Confidence & AI Readiness

Virtus Group · Yorkton, Saskatchewan

Explore nonprofit oversight and AI readiness, including privacy, confidentiality, accuracy, and organizational policies.

Time
13:00–15:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Free
Venue
Gallagher Centre, 455 Broadway Street West
Audience
Nonprofit leaders and teams

Wednesday, September 302 events

In person

Grok Bot Calgary Meetup

Cursor Calgary community · Calgary, Alberta

Meet local AI builders for demonstrations, questions, and hands-on exploration.

Time
17:30–20:30 (America/Edmonton)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Calgary — venue to be confirmed
Audience
AI builders and curious learners; bring a laptop
In person

Vancouver AI Meetup #33: What BC Told Ottawa

BC + AI Events / Kris Krüg · Vancouver, British Columbia

Discuss British Columbia’s contribution to Canada’s AI transparency consultation and meet people working across technology, education, culture, and public service.

Time
18:00–22:00 (America/Vancouver)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street
Audience
Community members, creatives, educators, researchers and public-sector professionals

Thursday, October 12 events

In person

Convergence 2026

Micrologic · Québec City, Quebec

Explore digital sovereignty, cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and infrastructure through sessions, a technology fair, and networking.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Free, subject to organizer approval/target audience
Venue
Manège militaire Voltigeurs de Québec
Audience
Technology and organizational professionals
In person

Transforming Assessment: Equitable Assessment Practices in the Age of AI

Canadian Assessment for Learning Network · Yellowknife, Northwest Territories · October 1–3, 2026

Examine equitable assessment in the age of AI, with attention to student agency, professional judgment, and classroom practice.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
CAD 475; fee details to confirm
Venue
Explorer Hotel, 4825 49th Avenue
Audience
Educators and assessment leaders; not member-only

Monday, October 51 event

In person

MCP Dev Summit Toronto

The Linux Foundation / Agentic AI Foundation · Toronto, Ontario · October 5–6, 2026

Explore the Model Context Protocol ecosystem and the development of reliable AI agents through technical talks, demonstrations, and networking.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Conference Centre, University of Toronto
Audience
Developers and technical teams building AI-agent systems

Tuesday, October 62 events

In person

Finance Forward: AI, Innovation, and the Future of Public Sector Financial Management

FMI Prince Edward Island chapter · Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Explore AI implementation, financial security, workforce change, and innovation in public-sector finance, with a CFO panel and peer networking.

Time
08:00–16:00 as listed; timezone requires confirmation
Cost
CAD 150; CAD 120 early bird until Sep 14 00:00 as listed
Venue
Rodd Charlottetown, Georgian Ballroom, 75 Kent Street
Audience
Public-sector finance professionals and leaders
In person

Startup Spotlight: Meet the Startups Building AI

Amii / Edmonton Startup Week · Edmonton, Alberta

See local AI startup demonstrations, ask questions, and meet people building new products and businesses.

Time
14:30–15:30 (America/Edmonton)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Amii HQ, second floor, 10065 Jasper Avenue
Audience
Founders, professionals and people curious about local AI startups

Wednesday, October 71 event

Hybrid

Foire aux stages et emplois Mila — Automne 2026

Mila · Montréal, Quebec · October 7–8, 2026

Connect AI talent and recruiting organizations through in-person meetings, virtual interviews, and employer questions and answers.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Oct 7: Agora de Mila, 6650 rue Saint-Urbain; Oct 8: online
Audience
AI talent and recruiting organizations; eligibility to confirm

Thursday, October 81 event

In person

AI, But Where? Finding Your Organization’s Entry Point — Manitoba AI Pathways

Winnipeg and Manitoba Chambers of Commerce · Winnipeg, Manitoba

Identify a useful starting point for AI around organizational goals, employee support, sales, and customer relationships.

Time
08:30–12:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
CAD 25 + tax
Venue
Delta Hotels Winnipeg, 350 St Mary Avenue
Audience
Business owners, managers and teams beginning AI adoption

Tuesday, October 132 events

In person

AI Fundamentals | Startup Fundamentals

Invest Ottawa · Ottawa, Ontario

Explore where AI fits in an early-stage business and use a practical prompt to challenge assumptions and test an idea.

Time
10:00–11:30 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Free
Venue
Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road
Audience
Idea-stage founders, especially first-time and non-technical; no prerequisites
Hybrid

MTL connecte 2026 — La Semaine numérique de Montréal

Printemps numérique · Montréal, Quebec · October 13–16, 2026

Explore responsible AI, digital sovereignty, culture, cybersecurity, and community needs through multidisciplinary conversations and networking.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Société des arts technologiques (SAT), 1201 boulevard Saint-Laurent; online option
Audience
Organizations, researchers, entrepreneurs, artists and community leaders

Wednesday, October 142 events

In person

AI & Data Summit Vancouver

IDC Canada · Vancouver, British Columbia

Explore organizational AI adoption, governance, and trustworthy deployment with business and technology leaders.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Paradox Hotel Vancouver
Audience
Business, data and technology executives
In person

Impact IA Toronto

Impact IA / Vooban · Toronto, Ontario

Explore practical AI governance, the human side of organizational change, and business adoption through talks, a panel, and networking.

Time
10:00–15:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Advertised presale $299 to Sep 14; currency and fees to confirm
Venue
MaRS Waterfront, Lake Lounge, 155 Queens Quay East
Audience
Business and organizational leaders

Saturday, October 171 event

In person

Intelligence artificielle et économie

Ville de Montréal / Bibliothèque de Saint-Michel · Montréal, Quebec

Explore free AI applications for everyday planning, travel, and finding savings.

Time
10:30–12:30 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Bibliothèque de Saint-Michel, 7601 rue François-Perrault
Audience
General public

Monday, October 193 events

In person

Atelier informatique : Découvrir l’intelligence artificielle

Bibliothèque Le Prévost · Montréal, Quebec

Explore AI basics, types of AI, and everyday applications. No AI background is required; participants should know the basics of using their device.

Time
10:00–12:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Bibliothèque Le Prévost, 7355 avenue Christophe-Colomb
Audience
AI beginners with basic device skills
In person

Atelier — Mettre l’IA au service de certaines valeurs

IVADO / AISSAI-CNRS with Obvia · Québec City, Quebec · October 19–23, 2026

Examine values embedded in AI, including fairness, bias, transparency, cultural perspectives, and environmental effects.

Time
09:30–17:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
CAD 70–500, category-dependent
Venue
Québec City — specific venue to be announced
Audience
Interdisciplinary researchers and professionals interested in AI values
Online

Mila virtual information session — Se préparer et postuler

Mila · Online

Learn about requesting research supervision at Mila and ask academic advisers about the application process.

Time
12:00–12:30 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
Prospective research candidates

Tuesday, October 202 events

In person

Ottawa Responsible AI Summit 2026 (ORAIS)

Ottawa Responsible AI Hub · Ottawa–Gatineau, Ontario / Quebec · October 20–21, 2026

Connect across sectors to examine responsible AI, accountability, equity, Indigenous data sovereignty, health, and public participation.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Paid; professional/student categories; reception is a separate add-on
Venue
Oct 20: Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau; Oct 21: Bayview Yards, Ottawa
Audience
Policy, research, business, community and public-sector participants
In person

Prairie AI Summit 2026

AccelR8 · Winnipeg, Manitoba

Connect with Manitoba’s business, research, technology, government, and student communities around AI adoption, governance, and practical applications.

Time
08:00–21:00 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
CAD 149 early bird to Sep 15; CAD 190 regular / CAD 100 student from Sep 16; taxes unverified
Venue
The Leaf, Assiniboine Park
Audience
Business leaders, researchers, government, startups and students

Wednesday, October 213 events

Hybrid

Catalyst Convene Canada

Catalyst · Toronto, Ontario

Explore inclusive leadership and the future of work in the age of AI, alongside workplace equity and inclusion themes.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Hilton Toronto; online option
Audience
Workplace leaders, HR professionals and inclusion advocates
In person

Government Innovation Showcase Alberta

Public Sector Network · Edmonton, Alberta

Explore digital public services, responsible AI, and accountability through government innovation discussions and connections.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Free for government; other categories to confirm
Venue
Edmonton Convention Centre
Audience
Public-sector professionals and eligible partners
In person

Vancouver Physical AI Workshop and Meetup

Voxel51 and Nebius · Vancouver, British Columbia

Work through physical AI and computer-vision examples, including datasets, model training, and evaluation, alongside local practitioners.

Time
17:30–20:30 as listed; check the schedule note below
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
SFU venue — exact building and address require confirmation
Audience
Computer-vision, robotics and AI practitioners; laptop required

Friday, October 231 event

Online

Les défis de l’IA générative pour l’enseignement du français en entreprise

Institut intelligence et données, Université Laval · Online

Explore technical and linguistic challenges in generative AI for workplace language learning, including Quebec accents and synthetic training data.

Time
12:00–13:00 as listed; timezone requires confirmation
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
Language-learning, workforce and AI researchers/practitioners

Monday, October 262 events

In person

AI Freedom Summit

Dan Martell / Martell Growth Solutions · Kelowna, British Columbia · October 26–27, 2026

Explore how founders and operators can apply AI to business workflows and operational bottlenecks.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Kelowna Community Theatre
Audience
Business founders and operators
Hybrid

Conférence internationale annuelle ORBICOM 2026 — Médias, Intelligence artificielle et Démocratie

CUCTD / ORBICOM / UQAM · Montréal, Quebec · October 26–30, 2026

Examine AI, misinformation, journalism, democratic participation, and digital inclusion through interdisciplinary research and discussion.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Paid; category-dependent amounts not verified
Venue
UQAM, 400 rue Sainte-Catherine Est; online option
Audience
Researchers, educators, media professionals and institutional leaders

Wednesday, October 282 events

In person

Futureproof Festival of AI

BC + AI Ecosystem Association / Kris Krüg · Vancouver, British Columbia · October 28–30, 2026

Explore AI through conversations, creative work, and practical discovery with builders, artists, educators, and community members.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
CAD 950 festival; CAD 250 student; CAD 1,650 supporter; fees not verified
Venue
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Audience
Artists, educators, builders and the wider AI community
In person

L’intelligence artificielle, c’est quoi ?

Ville de Montréal / Bibliothèque Hélène-Charbonneau · Montréal, Quebec

Discover AI and generative AI, how people use these tools, and the issues to consider.

Time
10:30–12:30 local venue time (timezone inferred from location)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Venue
Bibliothèque Hélène-Charbonneau — Café de Da, 10300 rue Lajeunesse
Audience
General public and non-technical beginners

Thursday, October 291 event

Online

Mila virtual information session — Se préparer et postuler

Mila · Online

Learn about requesting research supervision at Mila and ask academic advisers about the application process.

Time
10:30–11:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
Prospective research candidates

Researched and checked on September 6, 2026. This is a curated snapshot, not a guarantee of every AI event in Canada. Dates, prices, and availability change, and events may have waitlists, closed registration, or eligibility requirements — always confirm with the organizer before you travel or pay. Know an event we should add? Tell us.

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