October 14–16, 2026 · Toronto, Canada

Where capital meets artificial intelligence

Canada AI Invest Summit brings together institutional investors, AI-focused venture funds, family offices and breakthrough AI founders for three days of dealmaking, insight and connection.

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About Canada AI Invest Summit

The premier gathering for Canada's AI investment community — connecting capital with the most promising artificial intelligence opportunities across sectors.

1,500+ Attendees

Investors, AI founders & advisors

60+ Speakers

AI leaders, researchers & policymakers

$2.4B+

AI capital represented

200+ Firms

AI VCs, PE & institutional funds

Featured speakers

Learn from the people shaping Canada's AI investment landscape.

Margaret Chen

Margaret Chen

Managing Partner, NorthStar AI Capital
Keynote
David Okafor

David Okafor

Chief Investment Officer, Maple AI Growth Fund
Panel
Sophie Tremblay

Sophie Tremblay

Head of Responsible AI, Laurentian Pension
Workshop
James MacDonald

James MacDonald

Founder & CEO, Atlantic AI Ventures
Fireside

Summit sessions

Curated tracks covering the most important themes in AI investment and deployment.

AI Venture Capital & Early-Stage

Fundraising trends, deal structuring, and exit strategies for AI-native startups in a shifting rate environment.

Day 1 · 09:00–12:00

AI Infrastructure & Compute

Data centres, GPU supply chains, energy demands, and long-duration infrastructure capital for AI.

Day 1 · 14:00–17:00

Responsible AI & Governance

Impact measurement, AI regulation, and the evolving policy landscape in Canada and abroad.

Day 2 · 09:00–12:00

Applied AI & Enterprise Adoption

How enterprises deploy AI, measure ROI, and the future of AI-native business models.

Day 2 · 14:00–17:00

Family Offices & AI Allocations

Preservation, succession, and alternative AI allocations for multi-generational capital.

Day 3 · 09:00–12:00

Cross-Border AI Investment

Canada–US AI corridors, FDI trends, and navigating regulatory frameworks for AI.

Day 3 · 14:00–17:00

Summit agenda

Three days of keynotes, panels, workshops and curated networking — all focused on AI investment.

Day 1 · 09:00

Opening Keynote: “Canada’s AI Capital Advantage”

Margaret Chen – Why Canada is positioned as a global hub for AI investment.

Day 1 · 14:00

Panel: Financing the AI Compute Boom

Leading fund managers discuss opportunity and risk in AI infrastructure and compute.

Day 2 · 09:00

Workshop: Responsible AI Integration in Portfolios

Sophie Tremblay – Practical governance frameworks for institutional investors.

Day 2 · 16:00

Fireside Chat: Founder’s Journey in AI

James MacDonald in conversation with a leading AI entrepreneur.

Day 3 · 12:00

Networking Lunch & AI Deal Room

Curated introductions between AI investors and founders.

Day 3 · 18:00

Gala Dinner & AI Investment Awards

Celebrating excellence in Canadian AI investment.

Choose your pass

All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD) and include access to sessions, materials and networking events.

Investor Pass

$899 + tax
  • All keynotes & panels
  • Networking lunch (Day 3)
  • Digital session materials
  • Summit app access
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Corporate Table

$6,999 + tax
  • Package for 6 attendees
  • Reserved table at Gala
  • Brand visibility
  • Private meeting room
  • Custom introductions
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Our venue

Hosted at the heart of Toronto's financial district — the epicentre of Canadian AI capital.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6

+1 416 555 0199

Subway: Union Station (Line 1)

Parking: discounted rate of $15/day

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, elevators, hearing loop, quiet rooms.

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Contact us

Questions about registration, sponsorship or the AI programme? Our team is here to help.

Canada AI Invest Summit

[email protected]

+1 416 555 0199

Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00 (EST)

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