ALL IN 2026: Canada and Germany Forge AI Alliance Amid Global Tech Competition
Event summary
- ALL IN 2026, Canada's largest AI and technology event, kicks off September 16–17 in Montreal, featuring key players like Bell, Cohere, Mila, Mistral, NVIDIA, and OpenAI.
- Canada and Germany's AI ministers will discuss a strategic alliance aimed at industrial transformation and a 'Third Way for AI.'
- The event includes 4 conference stages, hundreds of exhibitors, and major announcements on AI infrastructure, trust, and economic growth.
- Germany is the Country of Honour, with a dedicated pavilion and joint ministerial tour.
- ALL IN Talks were held earlier in 2026 in Vancouver and Toronto, expanding the event's reach.
The big picture
ALL IN 2026 underscores the growing importance of international AI alliances as nations seek to balance innovation with sovereignty. Canada and Germany's collaboration signals a push for a regulated, cooperative approach to AI development, contrasting with more unilateral strategies elsewhere. The event also highlights the critical role of infrastructure in the next phase of AI deployment, with energy and data centers emerging as key battlegrounds.
What we're watching
- Alliance Impact
- How the Canada-Germany AI alliance will affect global tech competition, particularly against US and Chinese dominance.
- Infrastructure Race
- The pace at which Canada and Germany can develop sovereign AI infrastructure, including energy and data centers.
- Public Trust
- Whether discussions on public acceptance will lead to concrete policies or just theoretical frameworks.
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