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Business & Enterprise
For executives, managers, and professionals turning AI ambition into results. Explore use cases, workflow change, adoption, governance, and the decisions involved in deploying AI across an organization.
November 2-3
AI SUMMIT
VANCOUVER, 2026
A two-day, content-driven AI summit for the people shaping how the next generation of AI is built, adopted, funded, and brought into the real world.
Voices Shaping the Field
Voices Shaping the Field
Voices Shaping the Field
Voices Shaping the Field
Meet the Leaders Joining Us
This November
An exceptional group of leaders, researchers, and innovators is coming together in Vancouver, bringing perspectives from across frontier AI, enterprise transformation, technology, and public policy.
Diana Fox Carney
Economist, Researcher, Cultural advocate (Special Opening Remarks)
Andrej Zdravkovic
AMD
Senior Vice President & Chief Software Officer
Bas Brekelmans
Microsoft
Former CTO, Microsoft Copilot Studio丨Founder, M365 Copilot Cowork
Diane Gutiw
CGI
Vice President AI Research
Mani Malek
Google DeepMind
Research Scientist
Kevin Leyton-Brown
Canada CIFAR AI Chair丨UBC
Professor, Computer Science
Christopher Lennon
Empowered Startups
President & General Counsel
Zaheera Valani
Databricks
Vice President Engineering
Bilal Kartal
Nvidia
Senior Deep Learning Scientist
Jonah Dueck
Anthropic
Member of Technical Staff
Hilary Kilgour
Audaxa Ventures
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Ray Wu
Alumni Ventures
Managing Partner
Carol Ong
EY
Partner, Technology Consulting
Artyom Mamzhiev
DIGITAL Global Innovation Cluster
Senior Innovation Strategist and AI Portfolio Lead
Xiaonan Liu
Meta
Senior Data Scientist
Jacob Colker
AI House
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Fateme Mirshahi
Electronic Arts
Technical Director - AI/ML
Fay Arjomandi
mimik
CEO
Bülent Uyanıker
DataSpeckle
Founder
Homam Malkawi
Cohere
Member Of Technical Staff
Abhishek Kumar
Cisco
Senior Technical Leader, AI/ML
Sam Hashemi
Prenuvo
Vice President of AI & Research
George Hriscu
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Director
Meet the Leaders Joining Us
This November
An exceptional group of leaders, researchers, and innovators is coming together in Vancouver, bringing perspectives from across frontier AI, enterprise transformation, technology, and public policy.
Diana Fox Carney
Economist, Researcher, Cultural advocate (Special Opening Remarks)
Andrej Zdravkovic
AMD
Senior Vice President & Chief Software Officer
Bas Brekelmans
Microsoft
Former CTO, Microsoft Copilot Studio丨Founder, M365 Copilot Cowork
Diane Gutiw
CGI
Vice President AI Research
Mani Malek
Google DeepMind
Research Scientist
Kevin Leyton-Brown
Canada CIFAR AI Chair丨UBC
Professor, Computer Science
Christopher Lennon
Empowered Startups
President & General Counsel
Zaheera Valani
Databricks
Vice President Engineering
Bilal Kartal
Nvidia
Senior Deep Learning Scientist
Jonah Dueck
Anthropic
Member of Technical Staff
Hilary Kilgour
Audaxa Ventures
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Ray Wu
Alumni Ventures
Managing Partner
Carol Ong
EY
Partner, Technology Consulting
Artyom Mamzhiev
DIGITAL Global Innovation Cluster
Senior Innovation Strategist and AI Portfolio Lead
Xiaonan Liu
Meta
Senior Data Scientist
Jacob Colker
AI House
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Fateme Mirshahi
Electronic Arts
Technical Director - AI/ML
Fay Arjomandi
mimik
CEO
Bülent Uyanıker
DataSpeckle
Founder
Homam Malkawi
Cohere
Member Of Technical Staff
Abhishek Kumar
Cisco
Senior Technical Leader, AI/ML
Sam Hashemi
Prenuvo
Vice President of AI & Research
George Hriscu
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Director
Meet the Leaders Joining Us
This November
An exceptional group of leaders, researchers, and innovators is coming together in Vancouver, bringing perspectives from across frontier AI, enterprise transformation, technology, and public policy.
Diana Fox Carney
Economist, Researcher, Cultural advocate (Special Opening Remarks)
Andrej Zdravkovic
AMD
Senior Vice President & Chief Software Officer
Bas Brekelmans
Microsoft
Former CTO, Microsoft Copilot Studio丨Founder, M365 Copilot Cowork
Diane Gutiw
CGI
Vice President AI Research
Mani Malek
Google DeepMind
Research Scientist
Kevin Leyton-Brown
Canada CIFAR AI Chair丨UBC
Professor, Computer Science
Christopher Lennon
Empowered Startups
President & General Counsel
Zaheera Valani
Databricks
Vice President Engineering
Bilal Kartal
Nvidia
Senior Deep Learning Scientist
Jonah Dueck
Anthropic
Member of Technical Staff
Hilary Kilgour
Audaxa Ventures
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Ray Wu
Alumni Ventures
Managing Partner
Carol Ong
EY
Partner, Technology Consulting
Artyom Mamzhiev
DIGITAL Global Innovation Cluster
Senior Innovation Strategist and AI Portfolio Lead
Xiaonan Liu
Meta
Senior Data Scientist
Jacob Colker
AI House
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Fateme Mirshahi
Electronic Arts
Technical Director - AI/ML
Fay Arjomandi
mimik
CEO
Bülent Uyanıker
DataSpeckle
Founder
Homam Malkawi
Cohere
Member Of Technical Staff
Abhishek Kumar
Cisco
Senior Technical Leader, AI/ML
Sam Hashemi
Prenuvo
Vice President of AI & Research
George Hriscu
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Director
Summit Topics
What We’ll Discuss at the Summit
Explore the questions shaping AI in organizations, products, technology, work, and society—and see which topics matter most to you.
01
Enterprise AI in Practice
Enterprise AI in Practice
- How can organizations redesign workflows around AI and scale agents beyond pilots?
- Where do agents deliver measurable value?
02
AI Products & Business Advantage
AI Products & Business Advantage
- What makes AI products worth paying for?
- Where do lasting advantage, investment, and Canadian commercialization come from?
03
Building Reliable AI Systems
Building Reliable AI Systems
- How do teams turn agent demos into dependable systems?
- How should they choose models and evaluate quality, safety, cost, and impact?
04
Work, Talent & Education
Work, Talent & Education
- How will AI reshape professional and entry-level work?
- What skills should leaders and education develop?
05
Trust, Governance & Human Decisions
Trust, Governance & Human Decisions
- Which decisions require human control and accountability?
- How can organizations adopt AI while maintaining trust and oversight?
06
AI Beyond Software
AI Beyond Software
- Where can AI advance science, medicine, and infrastructure?
- How will compute and energy limits shape what comes next?
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
Learn practical ways to use AI tools to improve everyday workflows and productivity.
At the Summit
Event Zones
A set of dedicated spaces designed to support learning, discovery, and meaningful connection throughout the Summit.
08
VIP Dinner
Tap a hotspot to explore each summit zone
02
Tech Stage
03
Expo Hall
04
Workshop Lab
07
Startup Pitch Space
05
VIP Lounge
06
Networking Area
01
Main Stage
08
VIP Dinner
Tap a hotspot to explore each summit zone
02
Tech Stage
03
Expo Hall
04
Workshop Lab
07
Startup Pitch Space
05
VIP Lounge
06
Networking Area
01
Main Stage
This event takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. We honour and give thanks to the Musqueam Nation for their stewardship of this land.
This event takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. We honour and give thanks to the Musqueam Nation for their stewardship of this land.
Startup Pitch Competition
Your next chapter.Starts with a pitch.
IDEAS IN THE SPOTLIGHTYour vision.
A new possibility.
A new possibility.
UP TO CA
$800,000
Investment opportunity for competition winners
Pitch your vision. Meet the people who could help take it further.
Explore the CompetitionPut your vision in front of the Summit community.
All Summit attendees have the opportunity to apply.
Receive the application link after purchasing your Summit pass.
Startup Pitch Competition
Your next chapter.Starts with a pitch.
IDEAS IN THE SPOTLIGHTYour vision.
A new possibility.
A new possibility.
UP TO CA
$800,000
Investment opportunity for competition winners
Pitch your vision. Meet the people who could help take it further.
Explore the CompetitionPut your vision in front of the Summit community.
All Summit attendees have the opportunity to apply.
Receive the application link after purchasing your Summit pass.
Summit Experience
Two days to see what is next for AI,
and discover what is next for you.
The Summit brings together curated content, practical learning, product discovery, startup opportunities, and meaningful connections for people shaping the next wave of AI.
01
Dual Stage Content
From Big Ideas to Real World Application
The Main Stage explores business applications, industry trends, leadership, and strategic perspectives.The Technology and Research Stage goes deeper into engineering practice, emerging research, and real world applications. Participants can move between both stages based on their interests, background, and current priorities, gaining a broader understanding of AI across business, product, technology, and research.
01
Dual Stage Content
From Big Ideas to Real World Application
02
Practical Workshops
Bring AI into Real Workflows
Led by experienced industry practitioners, the workshops focus on practical tools, working methods, and real business applications. Participants will explore how AI can support product development, marketing, team collaboration, company operations, and workflow improvement, with practical ideas they can apply in their own work.
02
Practical Workshops
Bring AI into Real Workflows
03
Interactive Exhibition
Explore AI Products and Solutions
The exhibition brings together companies, institutions, startups, and partners from across the AI ecosystem. Through product demonstrations, interactive experiences, and direct conversations, participants can discover emerging technologies, understand new use cases, and explore potential partnerships.
03
Interactive Exhibition
Explore AI Products and Solutions
04
Structured Networking
Make More Relevant Connections
A clear participant role system helps attendees understand each other’s backgrounds, interests, and reasons for connecting. With dedicated interactive activities throughout the summit, Research and Academia, Product and Engineering, Startup Founders, Decision Makers, Investors and Capital, and AI Explorers can meet relevant people more easily and begin more focused, valuable conversations.
04
Structured Networking
Make More Relevant Connections
05
Startup Pitch Competition
Put Great Ideas in Front of the Right People
The Startup Pitch Competition is open to participating founders, with investors and industry leaders serving as judges. Selected teams will present their companies to investors, corporate leaders, founders, and ecosystem partners, gaining direct feedback, visibility, valuable connections, and potential opportunities for future collaboration.
05
Startup Pitch Competition
Put Great Ideas in Front of the Right People
06
VIP Experience
More Space for Meaningful Conversations
The VIP experience includes a curated dinner and a dedicated lounge, creating a quieter and more focused environment for deeper conversations. Participants will have more opportunities to connect with speakers, investors, partners, and key members of the ecosystem in a relaxed setting.
06
VIP Experience
More Space for Meaningful Conversations
07
Lunch and Refreshments
Keep the Conversation Going
Light lunch and refreshments are included during selected times throughout the summit, giving participants time to recharge, continue conversations, and connect in a more relaxed setting.
07
Lunch and Refreshments
Keep the Conversation Going
Who Should Attend
Find the conversations that matter to your work
Whether you’re putting AI to work, building a company, investing in the next generation, or studying its impact, Global Summit AI Vancouver brings together people facing the decisions behind AI’s next chapter.
02
Founders & Startups
Explore what makes an AI product valuable to customers and viable as a business. Learn from other founders, meet potential partners and investors, and discover the Startup Pitch Competition.
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Pricing & Passes
Choose the level of access that fits your Summit experience
Our ticket options offer different levels of access and interaction, from core programming and open networking to priority connections and private, invitation-only experiences.
FULL SUMMIT ACCESS
General Pass
Two full days of ideas, insights, and connections shaping what’s next in AI.
Main Stage, Tech Stage, and workshops
Live Startup Competition
Networking and exhibition access
Light lunch and refreshments
$349
$399
Secure General Pass
Compare All Passes
Last Minute
Standard
General
$349
Full Summit Access
Content, Community, and Discovery
What's Included:
Full two-day summit access
Access to the Main Stage and Technology & Research Stage
Keynotes, panels, and fireside chats
Workshops and masterclasses, subject to room capacity
Access to the Startup Pitch Competition
Interactive exhibition and product showcases
Structured networking activities throughout the summit
Light lunch and refreshments during selected times
Premium
$999
Priority Access
Elevated Networking
What's Included:
Full two-day summit access
Access to the Main Stage and Technology & Research Stage
Keynotes, panels, and fireside chats
Reserved seating in workshops and masterclasses
Access to the Startup Pitch Competition
Interactive exhibition and product showcases
Structured networking activities throughout the summit
Premium catering and refreshments throughout the summit
Access to the VIP Lounge
Networking opportunities with: Speakers, sponsors, partners and fellow guests
Fast-track check-in and premium badge pickup
VIP
$1699
Inner Circle Access
Private Experiences
What's Included:
Full two-day summit access
Access to the Main Stage and Technology & Research Stage
Keynotes, panels, and fireside chats
Reserved seating in workshops and masterclasses
Access to the Startup Pitch Competition
Interactive exhibition and product showcases
Structured networking activities throughout the summit
Premium catering and refreshments throughout the summit
Access to the VIP Lounge
Networking opportunities with: Speakers, sponsors, partners and fellow guests
Fast-track check-in and VIP badge pickup
Priority front-row seating
Invitation to a private VIP dinner at a premium restaurant, featuring table-based conversations with speakers, sponsors, partners, and invited guests
Last Minute
Standard
General
$349
Full Summit Access
Content, Community, and Discovery
What's Included:
Full two-day summit access
Access to the Main Stage and Technology & Research Stage
Keynotes, panels, and fireside chats
Workshops and masterclasses, subject to room capacity
Access to the Startup Pitch Competition
Interactive exhibition and product showcases
Structured networking activities throughout the summit
Light lunch and refreshments during selected times
Premium
$999
Priority Access
Elevated Networking
What's Included:
Full two-day summit access
Access to the Main Stage and Technology & Research Stage
Keynotes, panels, and fireside chats
Reserved seating in workshops and masterclasses
Access to the Startup Pitch Competition
Interactive exhibition and product showcases
Structured networking activities throughout the summit
Premium catering and refreshments throughout the summit
Access to the VIP Lounge
Networking opportunities with: Speakers, sponsors, partners and fellow guests
Fast-track check-in and premium badge pickup
VIP
$1699
Inner Circle Access
Private Experiences
What's Included:
Full two-day summit access
Access to the Main Stage and Technology & Research Stage
Keynotes, panels, and fireside chats
Reserved seating in workshops and masterclasses
Access to the Startup Pitch Competition
Interactive exhibition and product showcases
Structured networking activities throughout the summit
Premium catering and refreshments throughout the summit
Access to the VIP Lounge
Networking opportunities with: Speakers, sponsors, partners and fellow guests
Fast-track check-in and VIP badge pickup
Priority front-row seating
Invitation to a private VIP dinner at a premium restaurant, featuring table-based conversations with speakers, sponsors, partners, and invited guests
Last Minute
Standard
General
$349
Full Summit Access
Content, Community, and Discovery
What's Included:
Full two-day summit access
Access to the Main Stage and Technology & Research Stage
Keynotes, panels, and fireside chats
Workshops and masterclasses, subject to room capacity
Access to the Startup Pitch Competition
Interactive exhibition and product showcases
Structured networking activities throughout the summit
Light lunch and refreshments during selected times
Premium
$999
Priority Access
Elevated Networking
What's Included:
Full two-day summit access
Access to the Main Stage and Technology & Research Stage
Keynotes, panels, and fireside chats
Reserved seating in workshops and masterclasses
Access to the Startup Pitch Competition
Interactive exhibition and product showcases
Structured networking activities throughout the summit
Premium catering and refreshments throughout the summit
Access to the VIP Lounge
Networking opportunities with: Speakers, sponsors, partners and fellow guests
Fast-track check-in and premium badge pickup
VIP
$1699
Inner Circle Access
Private Experiences
What's Included:
Full two-day summit access
Access to the Main Stage and Technology & Research Stage
Keynotes, panels, and fireside chats
Reserved seating in workshops and masterclasses
Access to the Startup Pitch Competition
Interactive exhibition and product showcases
Structured networking activities throughout the summit
Premium catering and refreshments throughout the summit
Access to the VIP Lounge
Networking opportunities with: Speakers, sponsors, partners and fellow guests
Fast-track check-in and VIP badge pickup
Priority front-row seating
Invitation to a private VIP dinner at a premium restaurant, featuring table-based conversations with speakers, sponsors, partners, and invited guests
From Big Ideas to Real World Application
Dual Stage Content
Dual Stage Content
From Business Strategy to Technical Practice
From Business Strategy to Technical Practice
The Main Stage explores business applications, industry trends, leadership, and strategic perspectives.The Technology and Research Stage goes deeper into engineering practice, emerging research, and real world applications.
Participants can move between both stages based on their interests, background, and current priorities, gaining a broader understanding of AI across business, product, technology, and research.
The Main Stage explores business applications, industry trends, leadership, and strategic perspectives.The Technology and Research Stage goes deeper into engineering practice, emerging research, and real world applications.
Participants can move between both stages based on their interests, background, and current priorities, gaining a broader understanding of AI across business, product, technology, and research.
Bring AI into Real Workflows
Bring AI into Real Workflows
Bring AI into Real Workflows
Practical Workshops
Practical Workshops
Led by experienced industry practitioners, the workshops focus on practical tools, working methods, and real business applications.
Participants will explore how AI can support product development, marketing, team collaboration, company operations, and workflow improvement, with practical ideas they can apply in their own work.
Led by experienced industry practitioners, the workshops focus on practical tools, working methods, and real business applications.
Participants will explore how AI can support product development, marketing, team collaboration, company operations, and workflow improvement, with practical ideas they can apply in their own work.
Explore AI Products and Solutions
Interactive Exhibition
Interactive Exhibition
Explore AI Products and Solutions
The exhibition brings together companies, institutions, startups, and partners from across the AI ecosystem.
Through product demonstrations, interactive experiences, and direct conversations, participants can discover emerging technologies, understand new use cases, and explore potential partnerships.
The exhibition brings together companies, institutions, startups, and partners from across the AI ecosystem.
Through product demonstrations, interactive experiences, and direct conversations, participants can discover emerging technologies, understand new use cases, and explore potential partnerships.
Make More Relevant Connections
Put Great Ideas in Front of the Right People
Structured Networking
Structured Networking
A clear participant role system helps attendees understand each other’s backgrounds, interests, and reasons for connecting.
With dedicated interactive activities throughout the summit, Research and Academia, Product and Engineering, Startup Founders, Decision Makers, Investors and Capital, and AI Explorers can meet relevant people more easily and begin more focused, valuable conversations.
A clear participant role system helps attendees understand each other’s backgrounds, interests, and reasons for connecting.
With dedicated interactive activities throughout the summit, Research and Academia, Product and Engineering, Startup Founders, Decision Makers, Investors and Capital, and AI Explorers can meet relevant people more easily and begin more focused, valuable conversations.
Put Great Ideas in Front of the Right People
Startup Pitch Competition
Startup Pitch Competition
Put Great Ideas in Front of the Right People
The Startup Pitch Competition is open to participating founders, with investors and industry leaders serving as judges.
Selected teams will present their companies to investors, corporate leaders, founders, and ecosystem partners, gaining direct feedback, visibility, valuable connections, and potential opportunities for future collaboration.
The Startup Pitch Competition is open to participating founders, with investors and industry leaders serving as judges.Selected teams will present their companies to investors, corporate leaders, founders, and ecosystem partners, gaining direct feedback, visibility, valuable connections, and potential opportunities for future collaboration.
More Space for Meaningful Conversations
More Space for Meaningful Conversations
VIP Experience
VIP Experience
The VIP experience includes a curated dinner and a dedicated lounge, creating a quieter and more focused environment for deeper conversations.
Participants will have more opportunities to connect with speakers, investors, partners, and key members of the ecosystem in a relaxed setting.
The VIP experience includes a curated dinner and a dedicated lounge, creating a quieter and more focused environment for deeper conversations.
Participants will have more opportunities to connect with speakers, investors, partners, and key members of the ecosystem in a relaxed setting.
Keep the Conversation Going
Lunch and Refreshments
Lunch and Refreshments
Keep the Conversation Going
Light lunch and refreshments are included during selected times throughout the summit, giving participants time to recharge, continue conversations, and connect in a more relaxed setting.
Light lunch and refreshments are included during selected times throughout the summit, giving participants time to recharge, continue conversations, and connect in a more relaxed setting.