ALL IN 2026 Draws 10,000 Attendees as Canada's AI Ecosystem Expands…

Event summary

ALL IN 2026 attracted 10,000 attendees from 50 countries, setting a new attendance record for Canada's largest AI and tech event.
Yoshua Bengio's LawZero secured $300M in joint funding from Canada and Germany for next-generation AI safety solutions.
Cohere finalized a business combination agreement with Germany's Aleph Alpha, creating the first transatlantic sovereign AI solution with over 1,000 employees across Toronto and Berlin.
Mila and Mozilla launched a $6M initiative to build an open foundation layer for local AI systems and data control, backed by Hypertec and the Government of Canada.

The big picture

ALL IN 2026 underscored Canada's growing role in the global AI landscape, with significant international collaboration and funding. The event highlighted the strategic importance of AI safety, sovereign AI solutions, and open-source development, reflecting broader industry trends towards responsible AI innovation and regional cooperation. The scale of funding and partnerships announced at the event signals a shift towards more structured, cross-border AI initiatives.

What we're watching

Global AI Alliances: The pace at which Canada and Germany solidify their AI partnership will determine the scale of future joint initiatives and funding.
Sovereign AI Growth: Whether Cohere's transatlantic sovereign AI solution can compete with global AI giants will shape the future of regional AI dominance.
Open-Source AI Adoption: How Mila and Mozilla's open-source initiative impacts the adoption of local AI systems and data control will influence the broader AI ecosystem.