ALL IN 2026 Day 2: Canada's AI Elite Convenes Amid Sovereignty Debate
Event summary
- ALL IN 2026 Day 2 features keynotes from AI pioneers Yoshua Bengio and Aidan Gomez, alongside executives from Google DeepMind, Mastercard, and RBC.
- Event highlights include debates on sovereign AI control, physical-world AI applications, and healthcare AI scaling.
- Panel discussions cover enterprise R&D in the AI age, AI sustainability, and the future of Canadian AI champions.
- Held September 16-17, 2026, at Palais des congrès de Montréal with virtual attendance options.
- Key topics include responsible AI deployment, agentic commerce, and Canada's position in global AI markets.
The big picture
ALL IN 2026 Day 2 underscores Canada's strategic positioning in the global AI landscape, with particular focus on sovereignty and responsible deployment. The event comes as nations and corporations grapple with balancing innovation with ethical considerations and national interests. Key discussions on AI's physical-world applications and healthcare integration highlight the technology's expanding role across critical sectors.
What we're watching
- Sovereign AI Dynamics
- How Canada's push for AI sovereignty will affect global tech partnerships and domestic innovation.
- AI Deployment Pace
- The speed at which enterprises can responsibly scale frontier AI technologies across industries.
- Canadian AI Ecosystem
- Whether Canada can sustain its position as a global AI leader amid increasing international competition.
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