Check in, collect your badge, and kick off the day with a fresh cup of coffee. Mingle with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting before the sessions begin, and get a first look at the day’s program.
Canada’s AI vision and priorities delivered by a leading voice, outlining national strategy, industry opportunities, and practical commitments that will shape responsible AI adoption across sectors and drive measurable impact.
Senior leaders discuss actionable governance, compliance, and auditing approaches that enterprises across North America can adopt today to balance innovation with transparency, accountability, and public trust.
Enjoy a coffee break while networking and exploring the expo floor.
Track A - Expo Hall 1 - Foundations and Research: model advances and reproducibility:
Explore the latest breakthroughs in AI model design alongside best practices for ensuring results can be reliably reproduced, fostering trust, transparency, and progress in cutting‑edge research.
Track B - Expo Hall 2 - Industry Applications: healthcare and finance case studies:
Discover real‑world examples of AI transforming healthcare and finance, with in‑depth looks at successful deployments, lessons learned, and measurable outcomes driving innovation in these critical sectors.
90‑Minute Track Session A deep‑dive session featuring expert presentations, interactive discussions, and audience Q&A. Over 90 minutes, participants explore the topic from multiple angles, gain practical insights, and leave with actionable strategies to apply in their own work.
Buffet Lunch Served - 10 fast-paced five-minute showcases where startups, research labs, and product teams demonstrate bold prototypes, tools, and applications that solve real-world problems and invite investor and partner interest
Expo Hall 1 - Workshop A - Explainability Labs for Product Teams: Hands-on lab teaching product managers and engineers practical tools and techniques to interpret models, surface explanations to users, and embed explainability into development and release workflows.
Expo Hall 2 - Workshop B - Data Governance Playbook for Executives: A concise, high‑impact session equipping senior leaders with the frameworks, policies, and best practices needed to manage data responsibly, reduce risk, and unlock strategic value from AI and analytics initiatives.
Refuel with fresh coffee and light snacks while connecting with peers. The Investor Lounge opens for curated meetings, giving founders and funders a relaxed space to spark conversations and explore opportunities.
Cross-sector conversation connecting policymakers, regulators, and civil society to explore procurement, standards, and public-interest safeguards needed to ensure AI benefits are equitably distributed.
An inspiring close to Day 1, exploring how Canadian companies can expand AI adoption while upholding ethics, transparency, and public trust-turning innovation into sustainable, real‑world impact across sectors.
Investor founder meetups and regional tables. Connect with investors and founders in targeted networking sessions, then join regional tables to share insights, spark collaborations, and spotlight innovation from across Canada’s diverse tech ecosystem
Start your day with a hearty breakfast and meaningful conversations at topic‑focused tables. Connect with peers to share insights on talent strategies, procurement best practices, and innovations in Indigenous technology.
Hear the inside story of a major AI rollout, from concept to nationwide impact. Learn how challenges were overcome, value was delivered, and lessons were applied to future large‑scale implementations.
Experience cutting‑edge AI in action with interactive demos and hands‑on explainability stations, where innovators reveal how their technologies work and the real‑world impact they deliver.
Track C Startup to Scale: fundraising and go to market: Learn how high‑growth AI start ups secure funding, refine their business models, and execute winning go‑to‑market strategies to scale from early traction to industry leadership.
Track D AI for Good: climate, accessibility, community services: Explore how AI is driving positive change, from tackling climate challenges to enhancing accessibility and strengthening community services, with real‑world projects that put people and the planet first.
90‑Minute Track Session A deep‑dive session featuring expert presentations, interactive discussions, and audience Q&A. Over 90 minutes, participants explore the topic from multiple angles, gain practical insights, and leave with actionable strategies to apply in their own work.
Refuel over a catered lunch while exploring the Poster Gallery, a showcase of cutting‑edge research, innovative projects, and community‑driven AI initiatives. Meet the creators, ask questions, and spark collaborations in a relaxed, conversational setting.
Workshop C: MLOps for Reliability and Cost Control: Discover proven MLOps practices that keep AI systems stable, scalable, and cost‑efficient. Learn how to streamline deployment, monitor performance, and optimize resources without compromising reliability or innovation.
Workshop D: Responsible Procurement for Public Sector Buyers: Gain practical strategies for integrating ethics, transparency, and sustainability into AI and technology procurement. Designed for public sector leaders, this session explores frameworks, case studies, and tools to ensure purchases deliver value while upholding public trust.
Take a moment to recharge before the closing sessions and make the most of your last chance to explore the Expo floor. Connect with exhibitors, see any demos you missed, and wrap up conversations before the day concludes.
As the TruNorth AI Expo draws to a close, this high‑impact plenary brings together leaders from industry, government, academia, and civil society to translate two days of dialogue into action. Panelists will share concrete commitments, outline collaborative pathways, and identify measurable next steps to ensure Responsible AI moves from vision to practice.
This session is designed to leave attendees with clarity and momentum:
✅Shared Commitments – What each sector is prepared to do to advance ethical, human‑centered AI.
✅Actionable Roadmaps – Practical steps and accountability measures that can be tracked beyond the Expo.
✅ Collaborative Opportunities – Where partnerships across sectors can accelerate progress.
The Closing Panel is not just a reflection, it’s a call to action, ensuring that the conversations sparked in Vancouver continue to shape global AI leadership in the months and years ahead.
Celebrate the most innovative ideas as we reveal the Demo Pitches winner, then wrap up the Expo with final reflections, key takeaways, and a look ahead to the next steps in Canada’s AI journey.
Close out the Expo with relaxed networking over drinks and light bites. Reconnect with peers, make final introductions, and take advantage of your last opportunity to explore the exhibits and meet the innovators behind them.
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