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⌖ Toronto · Toronto, ON

Hosted by SpaceXAI for Toronto, Canada

Learn how to automate daily life with Grok Bot at this hands-on Toronto meetup on 26 October 2026, featuring talks, Q&A, building and networking. Taking place from 5:30pm to 8:30pm EDT in Toronto, this monthly community event combines practical AI learning with time to meet other builders and work on ideas. Bring your laptop so you can participate in the building session. Dinner and drinks will be provided, and attendees will also have the chance to receive Cursor credits for use with Grok Bot. Agenda - 5:30pm: Mix and mingle - 6:15pm: First speaker - 6:30pm: Second speaker - 6:45pm: Q&A - 7:00pm: Networking and building - 8:30pm: Event ends The two speakers have not yet been named on the event page. The meetup is hosted by Neerav, Jia and Sukh, with support from a local volunteer team. Important: doors close at 6:15pm sharp. Registration requires host approval, and the exact address is revealed to approved attendees; the organiser describes the venue as 800 Bay. Request to join the meetup

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⌖ Toronto · Hyatt Regency Toronto

Hosted by TESTINGMIND

AI Engineering Summit Toronto 2026 brings 150+ practitioners together for a full day on building, deploying and scaling production AI systems. Taking place on Thursday 29 October 2026, from 9am to 5pm, this in-person summit at the Hyatt Regency Toronto is designed for people turning AI concepts into dependable software. Expect real implementation stories, practical engineering patterns and candid discussion of what it takes to move from code to production, without vendor pitches. What the summit covers The programme is single-track and practitioner-led, with sessions spanning six core themes: - Agentic development: multi-agent systems, tool calling and long-horizon autonomous workflows - AI to production: LLMOps, evaluations, cost and latency management, deployment, monitoring and operating at scale - Responsible AI: red teaming, evaluation frameworks, safety, compliance and governance - AI architecture: RAG patterns, LLM gateways, inference and AI-native system design - AI-first leadership: integrating AI into the software development lifecycle, designing teams and hiring around AI - AI data infrastructure: vector databases, embeddings and the pipelines behind intelligent systems The summit also looks ahead to emerging production standards, including agentic systems and MCP. Rather than focusing only on models or demos, it addresses the architecture, operational discipline and organisational decisions needed to make AI useful, scalable and trustworthy. Who should attend? This is a production-focused event for developers shipping AI-powered products, engineers building intelligent systems, architects responsible for scale and reliability, and technical leaders shaping organisational AI adoption. It is also relevant to compliance and governance professionals working to ensure AI systems are safe and accountable. The content is particularly suited to attendees already involved in building, operating or overseeing AI initiatives. Participants should leave with tools, patterns and informed questions they can bring back to their teams. A conference built for useful conversations… Register for this event

⌖ Toronto · Toronto, ON

Hosted by Data Engineer Things Toronto Meetup

Explore AI, scale and hard-won data engineering lessons at Shopify’s Toronto office on 29 October 2026. Running 5–8pm EDT, this in-person Data Engineer Things meetup combines technical talks with professional networking. Speakers will examine the decisions, trade-offs, mistakes and challenges involved in building modern data and AI systems, particularly where data engineering, software engineering and machine learning intersect. Talks and speakers - Derek Pyne, Staff Data Engineer at Shopify, using River to build data loops that improve models - Jill Cates, Staff Data Engineer at Shopify, whether an AI agent can identify data warehouse technical debt and verify fixes using health metrics - Mitchell Posluns and Pranavan Pirahalathan of Wealthsimple, how AI turned engineering discipline into critical infrastructure - Adeniyi Bello, Data Architect at Assent, building a zero-ETL, Go-engineered warehouse The event is designed for data, software, ML/AI, analytics and platform engineers, as well as architects and engineering leaders. Shopify is the lead sponsor, with Astronomer supporting. Registration requires host approval and closes at 11:30pm EDT on 23 October. The exact Shopify Toronto office address is shared with registered attendees. Request approval to attend

Sponsors: Shopify · Astronomer

⌖ Toronto · Amazon Toronto Office (YYZ18)

Hosted by Toronto AI Meetup

See a self-hosted AI agent query a Databricks warehouse live at TorontoAI and AWS User Group Demo Day in Toronto on 4 November 2026. This in-person demo will introduce db-agent, an open-source text-to-SQL agent that turns natural-language questions into queries. The presenter will run it against a Databricks SQL warehouse on AWS using a local LLM through Ollama, without a model API, per-question token costs or data leaving the organisation’s network. The session will cover: - What a locally hosted model handles well, and where it fails - Querying a Databricks warehouse with text-to-SQL - Privacy and cost considerations compared with metered model APIs - A read-only guardrail designed to stop destructive queries - The open-source db-agent codebase This practical session is particularly relevant to AI, data and cloud practitioners evaluating private, self-hosted approaches to enterprise data access. No broader agenda or additional speakers have been published. The event runs 6:00–8:00 PM EST on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at Amazon Toronto Office (YYZ18), 18 York Street, Toronto. It is hosted by Chandan K. and Toronto AI Meetup, in collaboration with the AWS User Group. Registration is requested through the AWS User Group event listing. View the event and attendance details on Meetup.

⌖ Montreal · McKinsey Montreal Office

Hosted by McKinsey & Company Canada

Put your AI and problem-solving skills into practice at McKinsey Montréal’s free, one-day hackathon for eligible Québec undergraduate students. Held in person on Saturday, 7 November 2026, the hackathon challenges teams of students from across Québec to address a real-world societal problem and turn their ideas into AI-enabled applications and tools. Participants will learn and apply McKinsey’s approach to structured problem-solving and technology deployment while developing a practical solution with potential for positive impact. During the day, participants will: - Build solutions using AI and other technologies - Collaborate with talented undergraduate students from across Québec - Explore how technology can address a complex, real-world challenge - Gain exposure to McKinsey’s problem-solving methods The event is aimed at curious, collaborative students interested in AI, technology and software engineering. No previous business or consulting experience is required. Applicants must be undergraduate students graduating in 2027 or later. The hackathon takes place at the McKinsey Montreal Office, 1250 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, Suite 4400, in Montreal. Attendance is free. The published application deadline was 18 October 2026 at 11:59pm local time, and registration is now closed. Concordia University and Career Services did not coordinate this event; questions should be directed to McKinsey & Company Canada. View the event page for registration status and full details.

⌖ Montreal · Pavillon Sherbrooke, UQAM

Hosted by Voxel51

Build physical AI applications with FiftyOne at this hands-on robotics and computer vision workshop in Montreal on 10 November 2026. Co-presented by Nebius and Voxel51, this three-hour, in-person meetup combines practical technical learning with time to meet others working across physical AI. The evening runs from 5:30pm to 8:30pm EST in Room SH-3620 at Pavillon Sherbrooke, UQAM. What to expect The programme begins with networking, food and drinks before moving into a hands-on workshop focused on building physical AI applications with FiftyOne. Participants will explore key stages of a real-world computer vision workflow, including: - Curating robotics and sensor datasets - Working with data captured from physical environments - Evaluating vision models against real-world data - Using FiftyOne as part of the development and evaluation process Networking continues after the workshop, giving attendees another opportunity to discuss projects, compare approaches and connect with the local AI community. The session is hosted by Daniel Gural of Voxel51 and Dhruv Diddi of Nebius. This event is particularly relevant to people working with or exploring robotics, sensor data, computer vision and physical AI applications. The listing does not prescribe a specific experience level, but the practical format will be most useful to attendees who want direct exposure to dataset curation and vision-model evaluation rather than a talks-only meetup. What to bring A laptop is required to participate in the hands-on portion. Access to the workshop environment also requires a company, university or government email address. Personal or disposable accounts, including Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook, cannot be used under the platform’s fraud-prevention and compliance policy. Anyone who needs an exception should contact the hosts before the event. Venue and attendance The meetup takes place at Pavillon Sherbrooke, UQAM, Room SH-3620, 200 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC H2X 3P2. The venue is in the Quartier des Spectacles and accessible via Place-des-Arts metro. Capacity is limited, so early booking is recommended. Register for the Montreal Physical AI Workshop and Meetup

Sponsors: Nebius

⌖ Montreal · Montreal, Quebec (ADM Montreal show)

Hosted by LIDD

Join LIDD at ADM Montreal 2026, Montréal's premier end-to-end design and manufacturing show, to explore how logistics automation and advanced supply chain strategies can transform your operations. This two-day industry event brings together professionals working at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, automation technology, robotics, and supply chain optimization. Visit LIDD's booth 1724 to connect with Managing Director Raphaël Leite-Corthésy and discuss tailored solutions for growing your business and optimizing your distribution operations. ADM Montreal serves as an all-in-one, industry-wide platform showcasing the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of advanced design and manufacturing. The show spans multiple sectors including automation, robotics, energy efficiency, packaging, plastics, and processing—providing a comprehensive view of how modern supply chains integrate with manufacturing technology. For professionals in food & beverage, hardware, pharmaceutical, and other industries, this event offers valuable insights into facility design, layout optimization, and operational efficiency improvements. What to Expect The LIDD team specializes in end-to-end supply chain transformation, combining design expertise, strategic planning, and technology implementation. At ADM Montreal, you'll have the opportunity to: - Book one-on-one consultations with supply chain experts to discuss your specific business goals and operational challenges - Explore data-driven approaches to facility design and distribution network optimization - Discover strategies for navigating evolving market demands and enhancing supply chain performance - Learn about logistics automation and assess your organization's readiness for transformation Meet the Expert Raphaël Leite-Corthésy leads LIDD's Design & Strategy practice from the Montreal office, where he guides teams in conceiving and implementing profit-efficient facilities. Since joining LIDD in 2016, he has led major projects across Food & Beverage, Hardware, and Pharmaceutical industries. With a B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering and an M.Sc.A. in Operations Research from Polytechnique de Montréal, Raphaël brings deep technical expertise combined with excellent communication skills to help organizations optimize their operations and support future growth. Who Should Attend This event is ideal for supply chain professionals, ope

⌖ Toronto · EY Tower

Hosted by The Pathfinders Network

Toronto Tech Summit 2026 brings enterprise leaders to EY Tower in Toronto on 11 November 2026 to tackle security, privacy and AI governance at scale. Engineering trust in production AI Organised by The Pathfinders Network, this one-day forum focuses on the challenge facing organisations as AI moves beyond successful pilots: how to deploy it securely, responsibly and accountably across real enterprise environments. Sessions will connect engineering decisions with cybersecurity, privacy, risk, governance and leadership priorities, grounded in Canada’s regulatory landscape and market realities. The programme combines keynotes, panel discussions and a fireside conversation covering: - Engineering trust at scale - The shadow AI crisis and governing tools organisations cannot see - AI augmentation versus workforce displacement - Cyber resilience amid AI-powered attacks - Prompt injection, poisoned pipelines and AI workflow integrity - Accountability when agentic AI takes action - Turning AI risk into business advantage The day begins with registration at 08:30, with summit sessions running from 09:00. Closing remarks are followed by a networking reception from 17:00 to 19:00. Attendees can earn up to eight hours of Continuing Professional Education credits. Speakers and the Advisory Council are still to be announced. Who should attend? Toronto Tech Summit is designed for the people responsible for building, securing and governing enterprise AI: engineers, security and privacy leaders, risk professionals and executives. It will be particularly relevant to teams moving AI systems into production, setting operational controls or balancing innovation with governance and accountability. TTS Open: prototypes, not pitch decks A distinctive part of the summit is TTS Open, a pre-event, 72-hour build competition. Multidisciplinary teams of two to four people create working MVPs with no-code, low-code or generative AI, supported by dedicated mentors. Entrants choose between two enterprise challenges: 1. Agentic AI containment, defining, enforcing and monitoring an agent’s operational boundaries, including human sign-off and automatic halt conditions. 2. The shadow AI governance gap, creating an enterprise-ready framework for visibility, enforcement and model governance without adding counterproductive friction. Attendance details The organiser’s current date is Wednesday 11 November 2026, with registration from 08:30 local time at 100 Adelaide Street West, Toronto. Check the official programme for the finishing time. View the event and registration details

Sponsors: ISC2 Toronto

⌖ Toronto · Giovanni Room, University of Toronto Conference Centre

Hosted by Voxel51

Build practical physical AI workflows with FiftyOne at this hands-on workshop and meetup in Toronto on 11 November 2026. Co-presented by Nebius and Voxel51, this three-hour, in-person event brings together people working across physical AI, robotics, machine learning and computer vision. It takes place from 5:30pm to 8:30pm EST in the Giovanni Room at the University of Toronto Conference Centre, 89 Chestnut Street. What to expect The evening combines practical learning with short talks and community networking. It begins with food, drinks and an opportunity to meet other attendees before moving into a hands-on workshop focused on building physical AI applications with FiftyOne. During the workshop, attendees will explore workflows including: - Curating robotics and sensor datasets - Working with real-world visual data - Evaluating computer vision models - Using FiftyOne as part of a physical AI development process The meetup then shifts into a series of lightning talks from local practitioners working in AI, machine learning and computer vision. The listed programme includes hosts Daniel Gural of Voxel51 and Dhruv Diddi of Nebius, with Andrei Barsan of Waabi AI appearing as the featured speaker. The event closes with more time to connect, discuss projects and exchange ideas with Toronto’s technical community. Who should attend This event is relevant to AI and machine learning practitioners, computer vision specialists, robotics builders, researchers and developers interested in the data and evaluation challenges behind physical AI systems. Its mix of guided workshop activity, practitioner talks and informal conversation also makes it useful for anyone looking to understand how teams curate sensor data and assess vision models against real-world datasets. Workshop requirements Bring a laptop if you want to participate in the practical session. Access to the workshop environment requires a company, university or government email address; personal or disposable addresses such as Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook cannot be used. This is a platform-wide fraud prevention and compliance policy. Attendees who need an exception should contact the hosts before the event. View the event and registration details

Sponsors: Nebius

⌖ Toronto · Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Generative AI Summit Toronto brings AI builders and executives together on 12 November 2026 for practical talks, workshops and production-focused discussions. Held at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 525 Bay Street, Toronto, this single-day summit explores how teams can build, deploy and scale generative and agentic AI beyond the demo stage. Registration and breakfast begin at 08:00, with sessions running from 08:55 and a closing happy hour at 17:00. What to expect The morning headliner stage features perspectives from LangChain, Red Hat and OpenAI on owning AI intelligence, managing information trust and translating frontier capabilities into real-world impact. From 11:00, attendees can move between two dedicated tracks: - Generative AI Summit: enterprise execution, open-stack software factories, knowledge graphs, synthetic data, visual question answering and durable AI application design. - Agentic AI Summit: production failure modes, evaluation and observability, evolving systems, autonomous datasets, manufacturing agents and balancing autonomy with control. Speakers include technical and AI leaders from Google, NVIDIA, Airbnb, RBC Group, Mastercard, AstraZeneca, Wealthsimple, Siemens, HelloFresh and other organisations deploying AI in production. Alongside talks and panels, focused workshops cover reducing AI costs, building a policy-as-code agent committee on Cloudflare, and creating a text-to-SQL database agent. Breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch and the closing happy hour provide structured opportunities to meet engineers, executives and technical leaders facing similar challenges. The programme is designed for AI engineers, architects, product and data leaders, technical executives, and teams responsible for deploying reliable generative or agentic AI systems. Register and view the full agenda

⌖ Toronto · Microsoft, CIBC Square (81 Bay St.)

Hosted by AICO

AI Community Conference Toronto 2026 brings a full day of AI talks, panels, showcases and networking to Microsoft at CIBC Square on 13 November. Taking place in central Toronto, this in-person conference offers an accessible way to explore current trends, breakthroughs and real-world applications in artificial intelligence. Organised by AICO, it brings together AI enthusiasts, experienced professionals, experts and industry leaders for learning, discussion and new connections. What to expect The programme combines several conference formats, giving attendees opportunities to listen, participate and discover emerging technology: - Keynotes and speaker presentations sharing expert perspectives on the future of AI and its potential impact across different industries - Panel discussions examining AI ethics, diversity and the wider societal implications of AI adoption - Sponsor showcases featuring AI startups and innovative solutions that are helping shape the future of technology - Live demonstrations and interactive exhibits, including AI-powered activities designed to inform and entertain - Dedicated networking opportunities to meet fellow practitioners, exchange ideas and expand your professional network within Toronto’s AI community Rather than focusing on a single platform or technical discipline, the event takes a broad view of the AI landscape. That makes it suitable for people who want to understand where the field is heading, encounter new applications and hear a range of perspectives on the opportunities and challenges created by adoption. Who should attend? The conference welcomes all experience levels. Seasoned AI professionals can use the day to compare ideas with peers, discover emerging companies and engage with industry conversations. Those at the beginning of their AI journey can gain a structured introduction to important trends and meet people already working in the space. It is also relevant to technology enthusiasts and anyone interested in the ethical, commercial or societal dimensions of artificial intelligence. Practical information… Register for this event

⌖ Toronto · Workhaus Coworking & Office Space, 180 Dundas St W, 25th Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8, Canada

Hosted by TorontoStarts

Step into Toronto's most hands-on automation and backend development meetup — where builders come together to see the power of Supabase, n8n, and AI in action. This November 18th event at Workhaus Coworking brings together the Ontario Supabase community for an evening of live demos, rapid-build showcases, and real-world workflow examples that prove you can ship full-stack applications faster than ever. What Makes This Event Special This isn't your typical tech talk. You'll witness live demonstrations of the ultimate rapid development stack: Supabase powering the backend and database, Lovable handling frontend and UI, and n8n orchestrating automation and business logic. The focus is on speed, practicality, and open-source tools that let you concentrate on building features instead of managing infrastructure. Technical Deep Dives You'll Experience - Supabase Edge Functions in Action: See how to deploy globally distributed serverless logic using TypeScript directly from your Supabase project, and learn how these functions securely integrate with external automation tools like n8n - The Complete Rapid Build Demo: Watch experienced builders combine the Supabase/Lovable/n8n trio to illustrate how this modern stack becomes the ultimate toolset for shipping products quickly - Real-World Automations: Explore practical sales, marketing, and operations workflows that demonstrate the power of combining Postgres, Auth, Realtime, and Edge Functions - Community Showcases: Open floor sessions where attendees can share their own Supabase workflows, database patterns, or business challenges Who Should Attend This meetup welcomes any developer or builder working with or curious about Postgres and the Supabase ecosystem. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to accelerate backend development, an automation enthusiast exploring serverless architecture, or a seasoned developer wanting to see cutting-edge open-source tooling in action, you'll find valuable insights and connections here. Experience levels range from curious beginners to automation experts. Event Details & Perks Hosted by Flowgrammer and sponsored by Supabase, attendees will enjoy pizza, drinks, and exclusive Supabase swag while networking with fellow developers and learning from industry leaders. The event takes place on the 25th flo

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Sponsors: Supabase

⌖ Toronto

AIAI Toronto is a one-day, in-person AI conference taking place in Toronto, Canada, on 11 December 2026. The venue is still to be confirmed. Designed as a dedicated day for engaging with the AI conference landscape in person, AIAI Toronto offers a useful date for founders, technology leaders, AI practitioners and other professionals interested in artificial intelligence to add to their 2026 calendars. The published listing currently confirms the event’s date, city and conference format; the full programme has not yet been announced. Event details - Date: Friday, 11 December 2026 - Format: In-person conference - Location: Toronto, Canada - Venue: To be confirmed - Duration: One day The in-person format makes this most relevant to people who want to experience AIAI Toronto on site rather than through an online stream. It may be of interest to professionals already working with AI, teams exploring how artificial intelligence could affect their organisation, and builders tracking developments across the wider AI ecosystem. No specific experience level or prerequisite has been published, so prospective attendees should review the forthcoming agenda before deciding whether the programme matches their role and level of technical knowledge. Programme and registration updates Speaker names, session topics, ticket prices and a detailed agenda were not included in the available event listing. These details may be released closer to the conference. The official AIAI Toronto site is the best place to check for confirmed speakers, programme announcements, ticket options and any information about associated or co-located activities. Because the venue remains TBC, attendees travelling from outside Toronto should wait for the final location before making non-refundable accommodation or transport arrangements. It is also worth confirming the event timetable, admission terms and registration availability directly with the organiser as the date approaches.… Register for this event

⌖ Montreal · Palais des congrès de Montréal

Hosted by AAAI

AAAI-27 brings the global artificial intelligence research community to Montréal for eight days of papers, workshops, tutorials, posters and scientific exchange. Taking place 16–23 February 2027 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montreal, the 41st Annual AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence is a major forum for discovering new AI research, discussing emerging challenges and building connections across the field. It is organised by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. What to expect AAAI-27 combines a large academic conference with practical, interactive and community-led formats. The programme is set to include: - Technical paper presentations spanning AI and affiliated disciplines - Invited speakers and senior member presentations - Dedicated tracks covering AI alignment and AI for social impact - Workshops, tutorials and lab sessions for deeper exploration of specialist subjects - Poster sessions, demonstrations and competitions - Exhibit programmes showcasing work from across the AI ecosystem - Opportunities for informal discussion, networking and scientific exchange The breadth of formats gives attendees several ways to participate: hear the latest research presented by its authors, examine projects and results in poster or demonstration settings, build skills through tutorials and labs, and debate focused questions in smaller workshops. Who is it for? The conference is designed for AI researchers, practitioners, scientists, students and engineers, from people beginning an academic career to established members of the field. Alongside the main technical programme, AAAI-27 includes routes for different career stages through its Doctoral Consortium, Undergraduate Consortium, Student Abstract and Poster Program, New Faculty Highlights and Senior Member Presentation Track.… Register for this event

⌖ Montreal

An Artificial Intelligence (AI) meetup in Montreal focusing on building AI agents in Go, and developing AI applications with Java, LLMs, and Spring AI. This event will cover both in-person and virtual attendance options, and is targeted for 2025/2026.

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