Toronto Tech Summit 2026

⌖ Toronto · St Paul's Bloor Church

Hosted by Mindstone

Explore practical AI in Toronto on 13 October 2026 through three focused talks, live demonstrations and community networking. Mindstone’s monthly meetup brings together people interested in what artificial intelligence can already do,not just the surrounding hype. Running from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at St Paul’s Bloor Church, the event combines technical lessons, practical productivity guidance and wider discussion about AI’s influence on society. Three perspectives on practical AI The programme features three talks covering distinct aspects of the rapidly changing AI landscape: - What I Learned Building With LLMs , a technical breakdown of the process behind building an AI-powered product, grounded in real-life lessons and insights. - How To Be More Productive Using AI , a practical demonstration and step-by-step guide to using AI to complete tasks faster and improve the results. - What Does the Future Look Like With AI? , a theoretical exploration of how AI could affect work, everyday life and society. Together, these sessions offer a useful mix for people who are already building with large language models, professionals looking for practical ways to improve their workflows, and anyone who wants a clearer view of where AI may be heading. The format moves from hands-on product development to immediately applicable techniques and then to the bigger questions raised by widespread AI adoption. Talks, demos and new connections The meetup begins with doors opening, a welcome and an introduction before moving into the three main sessions. Closing remarks and next steps are followed by pizza, drinks and casual networking, giving attendees time to compare tools and projects, discuss ideas from the talks and meet other members of Toronto’s practical AI community. Organised by Mindstone, this is part of a recurring monthly series focused on cutting-edge applications and the projects shaping AI’s future. Attendance is free, but capacity is limited to 300 people, so booking ahead is recommended. Register for the Mindstone Toronto October AI Meetup.

⌖ Toronto · MaRS Waterfront, Lake Lounge

Impact AI Toronto brings enterprise AI leaders to Toronto on 14 October 2026 for practical strategies on governance, adoption and AI agents. Taking place from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at MaRS Waterfront’s Lake Lounge, this one-day conference explores how established organisations can move beyond AI experimentation and create lasting operational change. Across expert talks, candid panels and networking sessions, attendees will hear how leaders approach trusted data, workforce concerns, business-model transformation and institutional knowledge capture. What the programme covers The third Toronto edition opens with Hugues Foltz, Executive VP at Vooban, before moving into a practical look at AI governance. Gabriella Chidiebere, Head of Data Management at TD Bank, will explain what data models should, and should not, consume, how organisations can validate their inputs and the essential practices behind trustworthy AI. The human impact of adoption then takes centre stage. David Cachia, CIO at the Municipality of Clarington, will discuss leading change when employees fear job losses and layoffs are not an option. His session focuses on presenting AI as a way to augment skills, addressing scepticism and building adoption through direct conversations. Afternoon sessions examine AI at an organisational level: - When AI Rewrites the Business Model: Kevin Dreyer, CIO/CISO at Maple Reinders, joins a panel on defining the right problem, avoiding overhyped solutions and making AI stick inside legacy enterprises. The discussion will consider why data foundations matter more than models, and why redesigning the business can be more valuable than reducing headcount. - Capturing Expertise to Train AI Agents: Eric Whaley, CIO at Wolseley, and Carl Chouinard, CPO at Vooban, explore how to preserve knowledge held by experienced employees before it leaves the organisation. Expect discussion of what to record, what to automate and what should remain human. Who should attend?… Register for this event

⌖ 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 · 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 · 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